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Budget Update
California State Budget Be sure to keep up on the latest
budget news by going to our State Budget website page. Click here:
State Budget.
U.S. Census
The 2010 United States (U.S.) Census campaign is
underway and soon we will begin receiving the questionnaire in our
mailboxes. The Department of Developmental Services is partnering with
the US Census so that people with developmental disabilities are
successfully counted wherever they reside.
This letter explains how the census count will be conducted for persons
living in group quarters and for persons living at home. It lists useful
websites for answers to FAQs and US Census telephone numbers:
U.S. Census - Important
Information.
This is a consumer friendly flyer which can be utilized to spread the
word and assist consumers in completing the questionnaire:
Consumer
Friendly Flyer. Please share this information with consumers, families,
service providers, and others who are responsible for meeting with consumers
to complete the questionnaire.
If you have any questions or suggestions, please visit the DDS website
for more information on the 2010 Census campaign, go to:
http://www.dds.ca.gov/census/index.cfm.
Understanding Prader-Willi Syndrome Far Northern Regional Center and Area II Board present
Understanding Prader-Willi Syndrome, a workshop for caregivers who support
individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome. Guest speaker will be Theresa
McGrath, a Professional Training Consultant with the Prader-Willi California
Foundation. The event is scheduled for Friday, April 2nd at the Red Bluff
Community Center (1500 South Jackson Street). For more information, click
here: Leaflet.
Care Providers Alert:
Prader-Willi Gastric Rupture Syndrome
Care providers and family members of persons with Prader-Willi Syndrome
should be aware that complaints of abdominal pain from an individual with
Prader-Willi Syndrome must be taken very seriously and considered a medical
emergency.The individual should be
taken to the hospital emergency room immediately. [read
more]
FNRC Art Exhibits Periodically, FNRC (in cooperation with other agencies) presents art
exhibitions featuring the work of our consumers. Exhibits usually feature an
opening reception with the artists. Photos from the opening events are posted on
our website and you can view them at: Art Exhibits.
FNRC Performance Report
Every year, the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) contracts with
regional centers in California to serve consumers and families. And, every year
DDS looks at how well the regional centers are doing. This report will give you
information about FNRC:
FNRC 2008 Year End
Report.
