Community Service Needs
The GGRC Community Resource Development team identifies and prioritizes new services needed in our community for Early Start and Lanterman services. The information gathered helps us know what each county needs, keep interested new service providers updated on service development opportunities, and secure start-up funding to help develop new services.
Tell GGRC about the services your community needs
GGRC collects information from individuals who use services, family members, community partners and GGRC staff through the “GGRC New Service Needs Survey”. This survey can be completed more than once and in a wide range of languages in addition to English. Your survey response will be anonymous.
GGRC uses the information gathered from the survey to create our new service priorities and to update our list of service needs, educating potential new service providers about the needs within the GGRC community. This information is also used to develop the annual Community Resource Development Plan (CRDP) and Community Placement Plan.
Interested in providing services?
Interested service providers are encouraged to review the list of needed services, current funding priorities, and available RFPs before developing new services.
| Need | Description | Service Area(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Early Start Specialized Therapeutic Services | See DDS guidance and related attachments B and C | San Francisco, Marin, San Mateo counties |
| Infant Development Program | See DDS guidance and related attachments B and C | San Francisco, Marin, San Mateo counties |
| Residential Facility Serving Adults | See DDS guidance | San Francisco, Marin, San Mateo counties |
| Residential Facility Serving Children | See DDS guidance | San Francisco, Marin, San Mateo counties |
| Behavioral Day Services | See DDS guidance | San Francisco, Marin, San Mateo counties |
Community Resource Development Plan (CRDP) and Community Placement Plan (CPP)
Regional Centers submit an annual Community Resource Development Plan (CRDP) proposal to California’s Department of Developmental Services (DDS) in order to request start-up funding for new service development. Start-up funding awarded to regional centers is determined by DDS. Information guiding the development of this plan is provided by GGRC’s community (individuals receiving services, families, service providers, community partners, etc.) and GGRC staff.
The Community Services Unit also develops an annual comprehensive Community Placement Plan to identify residents of state developmental centers and other institutional settings who can transition into less-restrictive, community-based residential settings and individuals requiring additional specialized support services to avoid more restrictive placement.
Any CRDP and CPP approved new services and associated start-up funding will be posted on GGRC’s website and distributed in accordance with GGRC’s Request for Proposal Process. GGRC posts the list of CRDP/CPP priorities, the DDS approved service development, and the contract awards on its website each year.
Once the CRDP and CPP are approved, GGRC will begin the Request for Proposal (RFP) process.
- Provider Incubator – Deaf Plus Lived Experience
- Specialized Residential Facility (Level 7, 4-bed)
- Supported Employment Provider – San Francisco
- Enhanced Behavioral Supports Home Provider (EBSH, 4-bed)
- Early Start – Physical Therapy Provider
- Early Start – ABA Provider (Marin County)
- Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE, 6-bed) – Belmont
- Early Start – Assessment Provider
- Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE, 6-bed) – Memory Care Specialty
- Multi-Family Housing Development
| Project Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Provider Incubator – Deaf Plus Lived Experience | $60,000 |
| Residential 4 Bed (ARF-Level 7) Provider | $250,000 |
| Supported Employment Program (San Francisco) | $50,000 |
| Enhanced Behavioral Support Home Provider (290 Registrant Support) | $300,000 |
| Early Start Physical Therapy Provider | $30,000 |
| Early Start ABA Providers in Marin | $30,000 |
| Housing Development Organization Acquisition of a 6-bed Home (RCFE) | $451,000 |
| Early Start Assessment Provider | $30,000 |
| Residential 6 Bed (RCFE-Level 7) Provider Supporting Memory Care Needs | $250,000 |
- Rep-Payee Provider (Marin, San Francisco, and/or San Mateo Counties)
- Speech Therapy Early Start Provider (Marin, San Francisco, and/or San Mateo Counties with services in Spanish and/or Cantonese)
- Speech Therapy Provider (for 3-22 years old and individuals over 22 in Marin, San Francisco, or San Mateo Counties with services in Spanish and/or Cantonese)
- Respite In-Home Provider Staff Recruitment (Marin, San Francisco, and/or San Mateo Counties)
- Early Start Occupational Therapy Provider (Marin, San Francisco, and/or San Mateo Counties with services in Spanish and/or Cantonese)
- Early Start Physical Therapy (Marin, San Francisco, and/or San Mateo Counties with services in Spanish and/or Cantonese)
- ABA Early Start Provider (Marin, San Francisco, and/or San Mateo Counties with services in Spanish and/or Cantonese)
- Enhanced Behavior Support (EBSH) Home Provider with forensic support (Marin, San Francisco, or San Mateo Counties)
- Enhanced Behavior Support (EBSH) Home Provider with support for 290 Registrant Forensic Support (Marin, San Francisco, or San Mateo Counties)
- Residential Facility (Provider of Sober Living Facility Marin, San Mateo, or San Francisco County)
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Speech Therapy provider with a focus on AAC (for assessment and related supports in Marin, San Francisco, and/or San Mateo Counties).
- Financial Management Services for Participant Directed Services (Marin, San Francisco, and/or San Mateo Counties)
- Multi-family Housing/Affordable Housing Development (Marin, San Francisco, and/or San Mateo Counties)
| Project Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Representative Payee Provider | $100,000 |
| Speech Therapy Provider (Early Start) | $20,000 |
| Speech Therapy Provider (Ongoing) | $20,000 |
| Respite In-Home Provider Staff Recruitment (San Mateo) | $10,000 |
| Respite In-Home Provider Staff Recruitment (San Francisco) | $10,000 |
| Respite In-Home Provider Staff Recruitment (Marin) | $10,000 |
| Early Start Occupational Therapy Provider | $20,000 |
| ABA Early Start Provider | $20,000 |
| Financial Management Services (FMS) | $25,000 |
| Residential Facility (Provider of Sober Living Facility Marin, San Mateo, or San Francisco County) | $200,000 |
| Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Speech Therapy provider | $30,000 |
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ACC)– (Training Resources, San Mateo, San Francisco, and Marin County)
- Coordinated Family Support (CFS) Services (provider Marin and San Francisco County) Housing Access Services (Provider, Marin County)
- Residential Facility (Provider of Sober Living Facility Marin, San Mateo, or San Francisco County)
- Enhanced Behavior Support (EBSH) Home with forensic support (Marin, San Francisco, or San Mateo Counties)
- Enhanced Behavior Support (EBSH) Home Behavioral Support Home with 290 Registrant Forensic Support (Marin, San Francisco, or San Mateo Counties)
- Multi-family Housing/Affordable Housing Development (Marin, San Francisco, or San Mateo Counties)
| Project Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Provider Specialized Residential Facility for Children | $150,000 |
| Provider Level 4i Adult Sober Living Residential Facility | $150,000 |
| Enhanced Behavioral Support Home (Forensic Support) | $350,000 |
| Enhanced Behavioral Support Home (290 Registrant Support) | $350,000 |
| Provider Coordinated Family Support Services (San Francisco) | $50,000 |
| Provider Coordinated Family Support Services (Marin) | $50,000 |
| Housing Access Service (Marin) | $50,000 |
| Early Start Recruitment and Information Sessions | $20,000 |
Children’s Specialized Residential Services with Behavioral Support – (Service Provider and HDO renovation funds, San Mateo County)
Baden Station (Multifamily Housing, South San Francisco, Housing Choices)
Behavioral Day Program – onsite and community based (San Mateo County, Preference for Multi-lingual and/or Employment Focused)
Behavioral Day Program – onsite and community based (Marin County, Preference for Multi-lingual and/or Employment Focused)
Social Recreation Program (Marin County)
Social Recreation Program (San Francisco County)
Social Recreation Program (San Mateo County)
| Project Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Behavioral Day Program in Marin County that includes a small site with on-site programming and community-based programming | $200,000 |
| Behavioral Day Program in San Mateo County that includes a small site with on-site programming and community-based programming | $200,000 |
| Social recreation program in Marin County | $50,000 |
| Social recreation program in San Mateo County | $50,000 |
| Social recreation program in San Francisco County | $50,000 |
| Level 4I residential facility serving children | $150,000 |
Request for Proposals (RFP)
Golden Gate Regional Center (GGRC) maintains a Request for Proposal (RFP) policy and procedure that is used to distribute funding from the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). These start-up funds are approved by DDS and are designated to support the development of services which are part of GGRC’s annual Community Placement Plan (CPP) and Community Resource Development Plan (CRDP). Start-up funding is distributed in accordance with DDS requirements and GGRC’s RFP Policy. Start-up funding is intended to be an investment in the development of the requested service but is not intended to cover the whole cost of the service development.
General Planning & Approval Timeline
This phase covers the steps from the release of the guidelines by DDS to the formal start of a project.
- GGRC Proposal Submission: Due within 45 calendar days of the Guideline release.
- GGRC RFP Posting: Must be posted within 45 days of DDS approving the plan.
- Contract Deadline: The Regional Center must have a signed contract with a provider by June 30 of that fiscal year.
- DDS Notification: The executed contract must be sent to DDS within 90 days of signing.
Housing Development Timeline (Buy-It-Once Model)
Once a Housing Developer Organization (HDO) is selected, the timeline shifts to property acquisition and renovation milestones.
- HAR (Housing Acquisition Request): Must be submitted to DDS within 5 business days of an accepted offer.
- DDS Review: DDS will approve or deny the request within 12 business days.
- Post-Escrow Permits: The HDO must submit for local permits within 4 weeks of closing escrow.
- Renovation Goal: For single-family homes, the goal is to finish renovations within 6 months of the escrow close.
- Final Occupancy: The home should be fully occupied within 90 days of receiving its license.
Available Requests for Proposal (RFP)
All available RFPs are listed below and can be downloaded and printed in their entirety. If there are no listings below, that indicates there are no RFPs at this time.
| RFP Title | Date Posted | Submission Deadline |
|---|---|---|
RFP Contract Awards
The following entities were awarded contracts to provide services based on identified needs (WIC 4629.5(b)(4)).
| RFP Title | Awarded to | Awarded Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Representative Payee Provider | Resource and Oversight Guidance Services, Inc. | $100,000 |
| ABA Early Start Provider | Hunter Behavioral Services | $20,000 |
| Early Start Speech Therapy Provider | Language to Learning Speech Therapy, Inc. | $20,000 |
| Respite In-Home Provider Staff Recruitment (San Mateo) | Serenity Home and Respite Care, LLC. | $10,000 |
| Respite In-Home Provider Staff Recruitment (San Francisco) | Serenity Home and Respite Care, LLC. | $10,000 |
| Respite In-Home Provider Staff Recruitment (Marin) | Serenity Home and Respite Care, LLC. | $10,000 |
| Early Start Occupational Therapy Provider | Hope Services | $20,000 |
| Financial Management Services (FMS) | Elevate Rep Payee Services, LLC | $25,000 |
| Residential Facility (Provider of Sober Living Facility Marin, San Mateo, or San Francisco County) | SMO Living | $200,000 |
| RFP Title | Awarded to | Awarded Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children’s Specialized Residential Facility | Amana Home | $150,000 |
| Housing Development Organization for EBSH Home – Forensic | Brilliant Corners | $350,000 |
| Housing Development Organization for EBSH Home – 290 Registrants | Brilliant Corners | $350,000 |
| Provider Coordinated Family Support Services – San Francisco | The Arc San Francisco | $50,000 |
| Provider Coordinated Family Support Services – Marin | Integrated Community Services | $50,000 |
| RFP Title | Awarded to | Awarded Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Behavioral Day Program | Community Connections Learning Center | $200,000 |
| Behavioral Day Program | Discovery Community Day Program | $200,000 |
| Social Recreation Program | Hope Services | $50,000 |
| Social Recreation Program | The Arc of San Francisco | $50,000 |
| Children’s Level 4i Residential Facility | MGM Residential | $150,000 |
| RFP Title | Awarded to | Awarded Amount |
|---|---|---|
| START Team/START Service Provider | YAI, Inc. | $300,000 |
| Enhanced Behavioral Support Home Provider – Forensic | MGM Residential, Inc. | $150,000 |
| Enhanced Behavioral Support Home Provider – 290 Registrants | YAI, Inc. | $150,000 |
| Housing Development Organization – Children’s Specialized Residential Facility | Brilliant Corners | Acquisition Funding: $400,000 Renovation Funding: To be determined |
| Early Start Family Training with Bilingual Support | Easter Seals Northern California | $25,000 |
| RFP Title | Awarded to | Awarded Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Service Provider – Enhanced Behavioral Support Home | Telecare Corporation | $150,000 |
| Housing Development Organization for Enhanced Behavioral Support Home that May Support Individuals with Forensic Backgrounds | Brilliant Corners | Acquisition Funding: $300,000 Renovation Funding: $400,000 |
| Housing Development Organization for Enhanced Behavioral Support Home that May Support Individuals who are 290 Registrants and/or with Forensic Backgrounds | Brilliant Corners | Acquisition Funding: $300,000 Renovation Funding: $400,000 |
| RFP Title | Awarded to | Awarded Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Day Services with Behavior Supports (Marin County) | Redwood Developmental Services | $250,000 |
| Community Trainer – Dementia & I/DD | Kristin Rains | $50,000 |
| Community-Based Day Services – Employment Focused | The Arc San Francisco | $50,000 |
| Social-Sexual Education Curriculum/Classes & PsychoEducation Services | Le Tusa, Inc. | $50,000 |
| Housing Development Organization for Enhanced Behavioral Supports Home | Joshua Tree Home, Inc. | Acquisition Funding: up to $400,000 Renovation Funding: up to $400,000 |
| Day Services with additional Nursing Support (San Mateo County) | Stella Day Program | $250,000 |
| RFP Title | Awarded to | Awarded Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Enhanced Behavioral Support Home | Shalamo Incorporated | $150,000 |
| Housing Development Organization – Multifamily Housing | Housing Choices Coalition for Persons with Developmental Disabilities, Inc. | $1,000,000 |
| Community Based Day Program – Employment Focus | Gatepath | $100,000 |