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April - Autism Awareness Month!

Click here for helpful links and the TCRC Autism Fact Sheet.

TCRC Rolls out Housing Plan

In late 2007, the TCADD Board of Directors, staff, and leadership of Tri-Counties Regional Center developed a TCRC Five Year Housing Plan. Contributions from key stakeholders during the strategic planning process as well as information from interviews in November 2007 of Housing Authority leadership from all three counties by the plan’s author and the TCRC Director of Community and Organizational Development were considered in development of this plan. Key TCRC staff who comprise the TCRC Housing Committee also assisted in development of the priorities for the housing document. (Click to download Powerpoint Presentation - PDF 2,333 KB)

The Key Elements of the Plan:

	Formation of Housing NPO organization
	Partnerships with Housing Authorities
	Housing Development and Acquisition
	Technical Assistance and Communications
	Training and Education
	Research and Resource Development
	Advocacy
	Funding

Important Information on Vouchered Respite - FAQ

We have created an area on our bulletin board that will allow you to post questions. Before you do that check our frequently asked questions (FAQ) . Please refer to this area for quick answers.

You may also post questions but you will have to be patient for a reply. (click here for bulletin board link) Note: Only TCRC Staff will be able to reply to the posts. While we appreciate your collective wisdom on many of these topics we need to limit responses to the Respite BBS questions from our staff. You may however post your comments or discussion topics in the open subject areas of the BBS. Be aware that those areas are open and the replies may not be accurate, always check with your Service Coordination staff before making final decisions.

Good to Great - a Person-Centered Thinking Approach to Alternatives to Traditional Day Services

Download a presentation by Omar Noorzad PhD, Executive Director of TCRC from the ARCA Conference - A New Day California 2007 here. It's a 14MB Powerpoint presentation, not for a dial up connection! HERE