Report 2021-120 Recommendation 9 Responses

Report 2021-120: In-Home Respite Services: The Department of Developmental Services Has Not Adequately Reduced Barriers to Some Families' Use of In-Home Respite Services (Release Date: August 2022)

Recommendation #9 To: Developmental Services, Department of

DDS should develop standard outreach materials by February 2023 that present key information about each respite service delivery option, including a description of each option and its benefits and drawbacks. It should provide these outreach materials in multiple languages on its website and to all regional centers to include on their websites and disseminate to all of the families that use centers' services so that they have the knowledge and opportunity to select the option that best fits their needs.

1-Year Agency Response

DDS has developed the outreach materials and intends on publishing them on our website by September 30, 2023.

California State Auditor's Assessment of 1-Year Status: Pending

6-Month Agency Response

DDS is continuing to develop outreach material and intends on coordinating with individuals and their families to gain feedback. We anticipate finalizing and completing the materials by August 2023.

California State Auditor's Assessment of 6-Month Status: Pending

60-Day Agency Response

DDS has begun drafting/updating outreach materials regarding respite options and anticipates completion by February 2023.

California State Auditor's Assessment of 60-Day Status: Pending

All Recommendations in 2021-120

Agency responses received are posted verbatim.