Coordinated Family Support (CFS) is designed to support consumers aged 18 and older who reside in the family home, along with their families, by offering ongoing support and service coordination. This includes helping families access necessary services, develop personalized care plans, and manage transitions in care or living arrangements. Each service is tailored to meet the unique needs of both the family and the consumer, ensuring comprehensive, individualized support.

1. Discuss CFS During Your IPP Meeting

Start by expressing your interest in Coordinated Family Support (CFS) during your Individual Program Plan (IPP) meeting with your Service Coordinator. They will help determine whether CFS is the right fit and assist you in beginning the referral process.

2. Complete the CFS Referral & Service Needs Assessment

You and your Service Coordinator will work together to complete the CFS Referral & Service Needs Assessment form. This step helps identify your family's specific needs, priorities, and the type of support that will be most beneficial.

3. Referral and Initial Assessment

Once the form is completed, your Service Coordinator will submit a referral to Sunset Lotus (or your chosen CFS provider). We will then schedule an in-person visit—ideally in the home—to conduct a comprehensive assessment and develop a person-centered support plan tailored to your family’s needs.

4. Approval and IPP Integration

After the assessment, your Service Coordinator will review the referral, assessment findings, and proposed service plan as part of your IPP. They will determine service approval and confirm the number of authorized hours.

5. Service Implementation

Once services are approved, Sunset Lotus (or your chosen provider) will coordinate directly with your family to begin providing the agreed-upon supports. We will ensure a smooth start, maintaining flexibility and collaboration to best serve your family’s evolving needs.

Coordinated Family Support (CFS) is designed for individuals receiving Regional Center services who live with their families and need additional support to maintain stability, independence, and well-being.

CFS may be the right fit for your family if:
✔️ Your loved one is a Regional Center consumer living in a family home.
✔️ Your family needs help navigating and coordinating services to ensure your loved one receives the support they need.
✔️ You want assistance with long-term planning, accessing resources, or integrating a care team to ensure continuity of care.
✔️ You are a caregiver who could benefit from respite coordination, behavioral support, or future planning guidance.
✔️ Your loved one needs daily living support, skill development, or assistance with community integration.

How does CFS complement other supports?
CFS is not a replacement for existing services but works alongside medical, behavioral, and community-based supports to create a more comprehensive care system. We collaborate with service providers, caregivers, and families to bridge gaps, improve coordination, and ensure all aspects of care align with the individual’s needs and goals.

If you're unsure whether CFS is the right fit, contact your Regional Center Service Coordinator to discuss your family's specific needs.

Core Components of CFS at Sunset Lotus

🔹 Accessing Services & Bridging Connections
Helping families navigate & connect with essential resources.

🔹 Care Team Integration & Collaboration
Ensuring continuity of care by coordinating with providers, caregivers & support systems.

🔹 Future & End-of-Life Planning
Transition planning for aging caregivers & continuity of care for loved ones.

🔹 Skill Development & Daily Living Support
Empowering individuals with life skills to enhance independence.

🔹 Community Integration & Advocacy
Strengthening social connections & ensuring equitable access to services.

🔹 Grief & Bereavement Support
Holding space for families navigating loss & major life transitions.

🔹 Respite Coordination
Helping families access respite care services to provide caregivers with essential breaks and support.

🔹 Advanced Care Planning
Guiding families in documenting healthcare preferences and ensuring smooth transitions for future care needs.

🔹 Emotional & Practical Caregiver Support
Providing guidance, education, and stress management tools for caregivers balancing complex needs.

🔹 Healthcare & Benefits Navigation
Helping families understand and access healthcare coverage, benefits, and long-term care resources.

🔹 Advocacy & Rights Education
Empowering individuals and families with knowledge about their rights, available supports, and self-advocacy tools.

🔹 Housing & Long-Term Care Planning
Supporting families in exploring housing options, assisted living, and long-term care solutions.

🔹 Assistive Technology & Adaptive Equipment Guidance
Helping individuals access and integrate tools that enhance independence and quality of life.

🔹 Financial & Legal Resources Navigation
Connecting families with financial planning, special needs trusts, conservatorship resources, and legal support.

🔹 Sibling & Family Support
Providing resources and guidance to help siblings and extended family members understand and navigate their roles.

🔹 End-of-Life Caregiver Preparation
Helping caregivers plan for their loved ones' futures, including legacy work and decision-making guidance.

*CFS Services may vary by vendor. Services listed above are Sunset Lotus specific.

Our services are primarily provided in-person, as we believe direct, hands-on support is essential for building strong relationships and ensuring the highest quality of care. While some aspects of our work can be done virtually when necessary, in-person support is strongly preferred to best meet the needs of individuals and families.

Yes, absolutely!

At Sunset Lotus, we uphold the principle of "Nothing about me without me." This means your loved one is actively involved in every step of the process. Their preferences, needs, and voice remain at the heart of all decisions, ensuring care plans are truly person-centered and reflective of what matters most to them.

Yes, we do!

At Sunset Lotus, we recognize that enhanced behavioral support needs are an essential part of many individuals' experiences. We approach each person with compassion, respect, and a deep commitment to honoring their unique journey. With expertise in both holistic and clinical approaches, we provide person-centered care that fosters growth, healing, and connection. No matter the level of support required, we ensure that every individual receives thoughtful, inclusive, and comprehensive care.

Families receiving services from a Regional Center outside of Alta California Regional Center (ACRC) may still request our support. To initiate this process, the Service Coordinator at your designated Regional Center must evaluate available service options.

If no equivalent provider is available within your Regional Center’s vendor network, your Service Coordinator may submit a Courtesy Vendorization Request to ACRC. If the request is approved and the necessary agreements between Regional Centers are established, we will be able to provide services to your family under the terms outlined by the approval process.

For guidance on initiating this request, please contact your Service Coordinator directly.

No, our general public pricing is different from the rates approved by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS).

Services for the general public are priced to reflect the time, effort, and expertise required for our specialized services. We work hard to ensure our services are accessible to everyone while maintaining the highest quality of care.

For recipients and families of Regional Center services who are private pay, Sunset Lotus offers a rate structure that aligns with the current rates approved by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS).