Direct inquiries are welcome
Families and representatives can ask general questions without waiting to be referred, while a coordinator may still be needed for planning or authorization.
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A thoughtful path from first question to possible placement.
Understand referrals, eligibility, assessment, transition planning, and the questions families and coordinators ask most often.
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A clearer way forward
Start with the big picture.
Then take one step.
Admission is not a single form or a guaranteed result of referral. It is a process for understanding the person, the home, broad support needs, preferences, timing, authorization, availability, and household compatibility.
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Initial conversation
Discuss the reason for the inquiry, general needs, timing, referral pathway, and immediate questions.
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Review and assessment
Learn about routines, communication, health considerations, relationships, preferences, and the current household.
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Planning and transition
If there may be a fit, clarify authorization, responsibilities, information sharing, visits, timing, and the move-in plan.
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A decision at the person’s pace
A next step should feel understood, coordinated, and appropriate—not rushed.
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Choose what you need
Information without
the maze.
Each topic answers one specific question and leads naturally toward the next.
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A thoughtful first step
Referral Process
Families, legal representatives, and Regional Center service coordinators can contact Dignity Living to discuss a possible residential match and understand the next appropriate step.
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Regional Center Referral
Dignity Living can receive inquiries from Regional Center service coordinators, including coordinators working with Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center, when exploring residential options.
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Eligibility
Dignity Living serves adults with developmental disabilities. Residential fit and admission require individualized review; Regional Center service eligibility is determined by the relevant Regional Center, not by Dignity Living.
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Assessment
The assessment process is an opportunity to understand the individual’s routines, preferences, strengths, support needs, communication, relationships, and goals.
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Transition Planning
Transition planning helps turn information into a practical, person-centered plan for moving, settling in, maintaining important routines, and building trust.
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Frequently Asked Questions
These answers provide a general starting point. Because residential support is individualized, the best next step is often a direct conversation.
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What stays consistent
The standard lives
in everyday decisions.
Fit works both ways
Assessment considers whether support can be provided responsibly and whether the environment feels right to the individual.
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