This quarter’s highlights include…
A reminder about the upcoming April 25 RCOC Spotlight Awards gala, and the February 7 deadline for submitting Spotlight Award nominations
Cover story profiling the Popely family, who operate an Adult Family Home Agency (AFHA) serving Sean Deffebach, a 29-year-old with cerebral palsy, and another young man served by RCOC. By sharing their inspiring story, they hope to encourage other families to consider exploring this very fulfilling and meaningful vocation.
A column from Executive Director Larry Landauer sharing information about the new Individual Program Plan (IPP) template rolled out by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS), along with educational resources for persons served and families.
Budget Update sharing key highlights from the recent Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) and a perspective on the beginning of the process for the Legislature and Governor to craft a budget for the fiscal 2025-26 budget year that begins July 1, 2025.
Everyday Wellness story offering tips for reading and understanding the information on food labels.
School services (formerly special education) column providing key points about the transition from elementary school to middle school.
Several holiday-related stories, including the Person-to-Person column, where Yvonne Kluttz and Amy Jessee share their perspective on the holidays, a thank you to the many Wish Tree donors who fulfilled gift wishes for 641 adults and children RCOC serves, and a story about the wonderful, sensory-friendly Nutcracker ballet performance and holiday event produced by Irvine Barclay Theatre for RCOC families.