Be a Hero to Our Students!
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 Chromebook and printer are available 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 president@rrcpta.org.
Hoppy Hour happens on the 2nd Friday of each month from 9:30 am to 11 am in the RRC Family Resource Room.
Join us for coffee, tea, hot cocoa, and a sweet treat. Meet other parents of children with special needs.
Different topics and guest speakers will be featured each month.
For more information, please email president@rrcpta.org.
Parents' Night Out is an opportunity to connect with other parents of children with special needs. The group gathers once a month at local restaurants to share conversation, support, and laughter.
This event is just for parents and guardians—a little time to recharge and enjoy good company. It’s organized by Monique and Jim Moraga, who are parents of a student at Ralph Richardson Center.
For more information or to be added to the group text chain, please text Monique at 626-592-0515.
Dad 2 Dad Support Group meets on the last Tuesday of every month at Round Table Pizza, 8822 Madison Ave, in Fair Oaks (Madison & Hazel).
It’s a chance for dads of children with disabilities to connect, share experiences, trade advocacy tips, and build community with others who truly understand.
To RSVP or learn more, contact Raymond Hampson at raymond8690@yahoo.com.
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 Supportive 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.