Parents & Friends Inc

Program 3: Community ConnectionWithin the last fiscal year, the CIS department provided both Alternative and Traditional services while navigating the barriers and ever-changing protocols and regulation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the companys diligence, including weekly testing for employees and program participants, we were able to continue to provide services, work on participants personal goals and keep people happy and healthy. Once the community opened back up, protocols and regulations changing once again, we were able to develop more natural support and rebuild our community presence. The CIS department was fortunate to participate in a grant awarded to the Redwood Coast Regional Center to receive mentorship training for Customized Employment and have four more people trained to become Employment Specialists. This has given our programs the ability to offer a different avenue for participants to gain employment or become self-employed

Program 2: RCFE Azalea House & RCFE Lottes House The RCFE Azalea House served four residents in the home. The RCFE continued to support these residents in the home, providing memory care, and coordinating with other Parents and Friends Programs, provided activities in the community. The RCFE continued to support elderly and medically fragile individuals during a challenging time. Residents received prompt medical treatment, support at social activities, and support with activities of daily living from our team of dedicated employees. Employees received continuing education through Community Care Licensing vendor approved training courses. RCFE Lottes House:The RCFE, Lottes House, was licensed through community care licensing, and became a vendor of Redwood Coast Regional Center. The building at 346 E. Cypress St. is an amazing building for our residential community.