California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 4519.9

WIC § 4519.9 Effective Jul 16, 2021Div. 4.5 · Ch. 1.6

Statute text

(a)The department shall establish a community navigator program to promote the utilization of generic and regional center services by using community leaders, family members, or self-advocates to provide information and guidance to consumers and their families who could benefit from added support to navigate available resources.

(1)The program shall be structured to utilize individuals and families who are receiving or have received regional center services to provide education to those individuals who are or may be eligible for regional center services regarding the developmental disabilities services system, agencies available to assist them, and other available resources.

(2)The program shall focus on cultural and linguistic competency in supporting individuals and families to improve equitable access to regional center services.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 76, Sec. 24. (AB 136) Effective July 16, 2021.