Dear NLACRC Community,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Later this week, the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) will be releasing a directive urging all regional centers to actively support individuals and families in light of recent events. We are sharing this in advance to ensure our community are prepared and informed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please take a moment to read the DDS Directive at the link below: Given reports that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may receive information from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding individuals without legal status, it is critical that we reassure our community: regional centers do not track or report immigration status.<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In this interim period, we will be taking the following steps to ensure continuity of care and stability for the individuals we serve:<\/p>\n\n\n\n At the same time, we want to take this opportunity to remind the community about the confidentiality and privacy we are entrusted to protect as a regional center. At NLACRC, we take the privacy of individuals receiving services seriously and are committed to safeguarding their information. Regional Centers and service providers are legally required, in accordance with federal and state privacy laws, to protect the information of all individuals receiving services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This means we are prohibited by law from disclosing any information about the individuals we support and their families to anyone who might call or email and request it\u2014except in specific legal circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Per Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) Section 4514, disclosure of confidential information and records requires written consent from the individual served or someone with legal authority to provide consent on their behalf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On May 14, 2025, the Department of Developmental Services issued a directive to all regional centers regarding access to client information. Regional Centers and service providers are required to follow this directive at all times, whether providing services in private settings or public locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NLACRC is here to provide reassurance, information, and resources to our staff, service providers, and the community. Additional information and tools can be found on our website: Additional information and tools can be found on our website: https:\/\/www.nlacrc.org\/resource-center\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n NLACRC is here to provide reassurance, information, and resources to our staff, service providers, and the community. Atentamente, <\/p>\n\n\n\n Caregiver’s Authorization Affidavit<\/a>: You sign a form to get the authority to enroll the child in school and get medical care. For more information visit – Options other than a guardianship | California Courts | Self Help Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n California is home to individuals and families who are US citizens, refugees, immigrants with and without documentation, or with temporary visas for education or employment. All Californians are entitled to services to support people with developmental and intellectual disabilities under California\u2019s Lanterman Act, after their eligibility is established by a nonprofit regional center<\/a> and the use of other possible help has been completely explored. As of February 2025, the use of these services usually does not interfere with the immigration status of non-citizen participants. If non-citizens interested in these services have questions about impacts to their immigration status, they may wish to review this gu\u00eda<\/a> y consultar con un proveedor de servicios legales de inmigraci\u00f3n<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The resources on the Governor\u2019s Immigration and California Families webpage<\/a>\u202fcan help answer questions and provide support for individuals and families. Additional information also is available at the links below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Conozca sus derechos<\/a> formulario de la Oficina de Asuntos de Inmigrantes del Condado de Los \u00c1ngeles y un PLAN DE PREPARACI\u00d3N FAMILIAR PASO A PASO<\/a> desde Centro de recursos legales para inmigrantes<\/a> Y aqu\u00ed hay un enlace a Tarjetas Rojas | Centro de Recursos Legales para Inmigrantes | ILRC<\/a> (disponible en varios idiomas).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Plan De Preparacio\u0301n Familiar<\/a> Separaci\u00f3n traum\u00e1tica, ni\u00f1os migrantes y refugiados: Consejos para Padres, Cuidadores Primarios y Proveedores<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Traumatic Separation and Refugee and Immigrant Children: Tips for Current Caregivers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Recursos adicionales<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Social Security number & card:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Social Security number & card | SSA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Applying for a Social Security number:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Request a Social Security number | SSA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Affidavit of Homeless Status:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Assembly Bill (AB) 1733<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n My Rights Hub \u2013 La coalici\u00f3n por los derechos humanos de los inmigrantes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Si usted o un ser querido necesita ayuda, haga clic a continuaci\u00f3n o llame para conectarse con el equipo de respuesta r\u00e1pida ante redadas de CHIRLA.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Llama al 888-624-4752<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Inmigraci\u00f3n \u2013 LAFLA: Fundaci\u00f3n de Ayuda Legal de Los \u00c1ngeles<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ingl\u00e9s\/Espa\u00f1ol Vietnam del Sur El libro de los sue\u00f1os Japon\u00e9s Bienvenidos \ud55c\uad6d\uc5b4 Otros idiomas no listados: 800-399-4529 Oficina de Asuntos de Inmigrantes del Condado de Los \u00c1ngeles<\/a> \u2013 Consorcio de Gesti\u00f3n de Casos y Servicios Legales de Inmigraci\u00f3n M\u00f3vil:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n INGL\u00c9S: 888.349.9695 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002<\/strong>\u666e\u901a<\/strong>\u8bdd<\/strong>\/<\/strong>\u5e7f<\/strong>Hablante<\/strong> (chino): 800.520.2356 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002<\/strong>\ud55c\uad6d\uc5b4<\/strong> (coreano): 800.867.3640 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002<\/strong>M\u00e1s<\/strong> (Jemer): 800.867.3126 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n TAGALOG (filipino): 855.300.2552 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002<\/strong>Hindi<\/strong> (Hindi): 855.971.2552 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002<\/strong>\u0e20\u0e32\u0e29\u0e32\u0e44\u0e17\u0e22<\/strong> (Tailand\u00e9s): 800.914.9583 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n TI\u1ebeNG VI\u1ec6T (vietnamita): 714.477.2958<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Oficina de Asuntos de Inmigrantes del Condado de Los \u00c1ngeles (OIA) Iniciativa de subvenciones para el fortalecimiento de capacidades de las organizaciones comunitarias centradas en los inmigrantes<\/a>:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Message to the Community: Protecting Access to Services and Supports for ALL Californians : CA Department of Developmental Services<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.nlacrc.org\/resource-center\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
We stand united together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Centro Nacional de Investigaci\u00f3n de la Calidad Ambiental (NLACRC)<\/p>\n\n\n\nResources for ALL Californians<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Resources for ALL Californians – Translations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Step-by-Step Family Preparedness Plan<\/a>
You Have Rights Flyer: English and Spanish<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
800-399-4529
Horario: Lunes a viernes,
De 9:00 a 17:00 horas<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vietnamita
323-801-7923<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mandar\u00edn canton\u00e9s
323-801-7912<\/p>\n\n\n\n
japon\u00e9s
323-801-7913<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jemer\/camboyano
562-304-2535<\/p>\n\n\n\n
coreano
323-801-7987<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Se proporcionar\u00e1n servicios de interpretaci\u00f3n)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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