RRC Community

Ralph Richardson Center now has a Family Resource room, located inside the front office. This room has multiple purposes. Resources on services, therapies, IEPs, training workshops, etc. will be posted or available to take home.  If you need to do research, a laptop, Chromebooks, and a printer are available to check out for use in the Family Resource Room. Toys and children’s books are provided to keep your little ones busy during your visit. For more information, please email community@rrcpta.org.

• Alta Regional Center: Alta California Regional Center (ACRC) is a private, non-profit corporation working under contract with the State of California, Department of Developmental Services, to provide services to persons, age three and above, with a developmental disability pursuant to the Lanterman Act. 

• California Children's Services: California Children's Services (CCS) is a statewide program that arranges, directs, and pays for medical care, equipment, and rehabilitation, when these services are authorized by the program.

• CalFresh: CalFresh known federally as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP, provides monthly food benefits to individuals and families with low-income and provides economic benefits to communities.

• Department of Developmental Services: The Deparment of Developmental Services (DDS) is a government agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.

• Disability Rights California: Disability Rights California (DRC) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1978 that defends, advances, and strengthens the rights and opportunities of people with disabilities.

• Family Education and Engagement (FACE): The San Juan Unified School District's FACE Program offers a variety of virtual and in-person family education classes, workshops and conferences throughout the school year. Parents, step-parents, grandparents, caregivers, guardians and community members are welcome to attend to learn strategies on how to support student academic and social-emotional success in school.

• In-Home Support Services (IHSS), Sacramento County: In-Home Sup​portive Services (IHSS) is a Medi-Cal based program that is funded by county, state and federal dollars. The goal of the IHSS program is to allow low income aged, blind, and disabled persons, including children, who are at risk for out-of-home placement, to remain safely at home by providing payment for care provider services.  IHSS is considered an alternative to out-of-home care, such as nursing homes or board and care facilities.

• Special Education Department: The San Juan Unified School District's, Special Education Department is a single-district Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA). We offer a combination of educational and related services as determined on an individual basis to meet the unique needs of the student. To find out more and contact the department visit the SJUSD website's Special Education webpage.

• Medi-cal: Medi-Cal is California's Medicaid health care program. This program pays for a variety of medical services for children and adults with limited income and resources. Medi-Cal is supported by federal and state taxes.

• Special Olympics, Northern California: Special Olympics Northern California provides free year-round programs for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

• Sacramento Food Bank: The Sacramento Food Bank is the largest nonprofit provider of basic human needs in Sacramento County.

• The ARC California: The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.

• WarmLine Family Resource Center: WarmLine was founded by and is staffed by parents who share the common experience of parenting a child with developmental delays or disabilities.

• WeEmbrace: WeEmbrace offers resources to individuals with different abilities and their families. 

If your child has outgrown adapted equipment, toys or sensory items, this exchange can pair you with another parent or family within the RRC community. Donors will be contacted directly by those in need.

To donate item(s):

Email familyexchange@rrcpta.org. Please include your first and last name, phone number, and details of the item(s) you would like to donate. You can attach a photo of the item as well. Your item(s) will be added to our list. Items must be clean and in good shape.

Need lightly used adapted equipment, toys, or sensory items?
Click on the link below to view the list of what is available. Contact the Donor directly to arrange a pick-up. Review item(s) in person before accepting donation.

Please note: RRC PTA is not responsible for damaged equipment or unusable items donated in this exchange. The list will be updated 4 times each year so there is a possibility that items on the list may no longer be available.

During the school year, the RRC PTA will host activities for parent support. Coffee chats and trainings in the Family Resource Room, and Parent Night Out at local restaurants. Check back here for dates and times. For more information, please email community@rrcpta.org.