Self-Determination Program
Self-Determination Program (SDP)
Compass Center, Inc. is now accepting SDP funding!
What is SDP?
The Self-Determination Program (SDP) is available to all eligible Regional Center families. The SDP will allow families to have more flexibility, choices of services, and control over decisions regarding the future of their child’s programs.
We will work closely with each family to determine their immediate needs and design a program that will address their IPP goals.
What are the benefits to SDP?
Under the Self-Determination Program, Compass Center, Inc. can help you with a high level customization of the services and support that fits the needs of your child. SDP increases the choices you have, and the control over your desirable outcomes. You decide how your budget is spent and with which service providers (vendored and non-vendored Regional Center providers).
What are the steps?
Step 1: Complete SDP Orientation with your Regional Center
Step 2: Obtain your SDP Certification
Step 3: Request a 12 month expenditure report and draft budget
Step 4: Develop your Person Centered Plan (Hopes and Dreams)
Step 5: Request a list of IF- Independent Facilitators
Step 6: Identify unmet/new needs
Step 7: SC should schedule in initial budget meeting to discuss unmet and new needs
Step 8: Budget is certified/signed by all parties if they agree
What is an IF?
IF is an Independent Facilitator who will help implement your SDP program, help you with your SDP budget, and work alongside you to do the groundwork. An Independent Facilitator is required to complete IF training and you will pay them from your spending plan.
What is FMS?
As part of your SDP, you are required to choose a Financial Management Service (FMS) Provider who is vendored with the Regional Center to manage your spending plan. The FMS will give your monthly report for the spending plan, pay for your services and employers, and check the background and qualifications of your vendors.
What is a Spending Plan?
The spending plan managed by your FMS will list the service codes and service definitions for goods and services or goals in your IPP. You may request 2-5 revisions per year to adjust your IPP to review any changes with current support and services needs. For your spending plan, you will need to have an in-person IPP for your annual review with your IPP and SDP Team.
What do we offer?
- Service Code 320- Community Living Supports (Individual and Agency)
- Service Code 310- Respite Services (In Home)
- Service Code 331- Community Integration Supports
- Service Code 364- Behavioral Intervention Services
- Service Code 375- Occupational Therapy
- Service Code 376- Physical Therapy
- Service Code 372: Speech – Hearing and Language
- Service Code 36- Communication Support