Camping, Social, and Recreational Services and Supports

We are excited to announce that social and recreational services for regional center participants have been restored. 
 
Camping, social and recreational activities play an important role in the lives of all people, including children and adults with developmental disabilities. Social recreation can be linked to physical, social, and emotional well-being that translates into a healthy balanced lifestyle. Examples of social and recreational activities include sports, hobbies, leisure, education, clubs, fitness and culture and the arts.

These programs provide activities which are designed to teach specific skills – but also enhance socialization skills, develop friendships and provide learning and entertainment opportunities.  These activities enable the development of social skills and personal relationships that foster a sense of community and provide enjoyment to daily life. Social and recreational services and supports creates opportunities for consumers and families to have integrated life experiences and promote community-oriented lifestyles. 
 
The NLACRC offers a number of helpful resources to assist families in locating and accessing social and recreational opportunities. Families exploring social and recreational opportunities for those with disabilities should contact their Service Coordinator which connects families with children who have special needs with resources and support in the community. 

“NLACRC is excited to announce the Request for Vendorization (RFV) for Social Recreation and Non-Medical Therapies. For a list of Applicants Conference/Info Session dates and/or for more information please visit our Social Rec RFV at RFV Announcement-Social Recreation, Camp and Non-Medical Therapies | NLACRC

WIC Code and more information here

Effective July 1, 2023. Additional changes were implemented to WIC section 54688.22(b), which states that a regional center shall not require a consumer or family member to do any of the following:


Exhaust services under the In-Home Supportive Services program in order for regional center to consider funding or to authorize purchasing social recreation services, camping services, and non-medical therapies, including, but not limited to, specialized recreation, art, dance, and music.


Exchange respite hours or any other service or support authorized by the regional center for service hours of social recreation services, camping services, or non-medical therapies. including, but not limited to, specialized recreation, art, dance, and music, as a condition of service authorization by the regional center of social recreation services, camping services. and non-medical therapies.


Pay a copayment, or a similar shared pay arrangement aimed at offsetting costs, in order to receive social recreation services, camping services, or non-medical therapies, including, but not limited to, specialized recreation, art, dance, and music.
**WIC $4688.22(b)

Hotline for San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys: (661) 951-1220 – Press 1 
Hotline for Antelope Valley: (661) 951-1220 – Press 2 
Or via e-mail at: pfsssupport@nlacrc.org 

San Fernando Valley Office: (818) 778-1900  
Antelope Valley Office: (661) 945-6761  
Santa Clarita Valley Office: (661) 775-8450