Coordinated Family Support at bttr RCEB · GGRC

Modern support that brings
clarity home.

CFS at bttr helps families organize care for an adult with IDD who lives at home. We focus on clear routines, simple communication, and calm coaching so home life feels less stressful and more supported.

Available through Regional Center of the East Bay and Golden Gate Regional Center for adults who live with family in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, Marin, and San Mateo counties.

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For adults 18 and older who live with at least one family member and are served by RCEB or GGRC.

Who it is for

What CFS is made for.

CFS is for adults who live with family and need help organizing all the parts of care. Health, benefits, transportation, behavior, school, work, and community life can feel overwhelming. CFS brings everything into one clear plan so families do not feel alone.

Adults 18 and older who live with at least one family member

Families who want one team to help keep services organized

People who need calm support to understand plans and next steps

Teams who want clear simple updates and honest communication

Family centered

We look at the whole household. We listen to what is hard, what is working, and what needs to change so everyone feels supported.

RC aligned

Support stays aligned with RCEB and GGRC expectations and Title 17 so everyone works from the same plan.

Culturally responsive

Every plan is built around the person's voice and the family's culture, language, and values.

What we do

How bttr supports families through CFS.

Each area can be part of the plan based on what the family needs and what the person wants for their life.

Health and appointments

Medical and mental health coordination

Making health care easier to follow and less overwhelming for the whole family.

Preparing for medical and mental health visitsCreating follow up checklists after appointmentsCoordinating with providers when families request it

Home and daily life

Calm routines for the whole home

Building predictable routines so home life feels safer and less chaotic day to day.

Daily and weekly routines for the personSystems for medication, meals, and sleepHousehold expectations and shared roles

Systems and benefits

Benefits and paperwork support

Guiding families through complex systems in clear and easy language.

Understanding Regional Center servicesSSI, IHSS, and other benefits coordinationImportant dates and tasks in one simple plan

Behavior and safety

Safety planning and calm responses

Helping teams respond to hard moments with more safety and less panic.

Understanding triggers and patternsFollowing behavior and safety plansPlanning calm responses and clear next steps

School, work and community

Community and transition support

Keeping school, work, and community supports connected to the home plan.

Navigating schools, colleges, and work programsTransportation and community routinesIEP, IPP, and transition meeting prep

Caregiver support

Support for the people who care

Supporting caregivers so they feel less alone and more confident in their role.

Plain language problem solving toolsSimple progress and concern trackingClear answers about what CFS can do

In practice

Examples of what CFS with bttr can include.

Every family plan is different. These are examples based on the IPP and CFS guidelines at RCEB and GGRC.

Health coordination

Shared list of doctors, therapists, and clinicsAppointment schedules and remindersVisit plans in simple stepsProvider follow up when requested

Home routines

Morning and evening routines for the whole familyVisual supports and reminders in the homeShared expectations around chores and rolesConversations about boundaries and privacy

Benefits and paperwork

SSI, IHSS, and related benefits guidanceForms and notices in clear languageImportant renewal and meeting datesWorker coordination when families ask

School and work

Communication with schools and programsIEP, IPP, and transition meeting prepTransportation and safety planningUpdates on what is working and what is hard

Behavior and safety

Understanding clinical behavior plansConsistent responses across helpers at homeWho to call and what to do in each situationSafety tools and contacts easy to find

Family communication

Simple updates between family and helpersMeeting prep with RCEB and GGRC providersHelping the person share their voice in planningCulturally and language responsive planning

Service area

Where CFS with bttr is available.

CFS with bttr is available through RCEB and GGRC for adults who live with family in the following areas.

RCEB — Regional Center of the East Bay

Alameda County

AlamedaAlbanyBerkeleyCastro ValleyDublinEmeryvilleFremontHaywardLivermoreNewarkOaklandPiedmontPleasantonSan LeandroUnion CitySan LorenzoAshlandCherrylandFairviewSunol

RCEB — Regional Center of the East Bay

Contra Costa County

AntiochBay PointBrentwoodClaytonConcordCrockettDanvilleEl CerritoEl SobranteHerculesKensingtonLafayetteMartinezMoragaOakleyOrindaPachecoPinolePittsburgPleasant HillRichmondSan PabloSan RamonWalnut CreekNorth Richmond

GGRC — Golden Gate Regional Center

San Francisco County

San FranciscoDaly CitySouth San FranciscoBrisbaneColma

GGRC — Golden Gate Regional Center

Marin and San Mateo Counties

San RafaelNovatoMill ValleyMarin CityTiburonSan MateoRedwood CityBurlingameSan BrunoMillbraeFoster CityBelmont

Eligibility

Who qualifies for CFS

CFS with bttr is designed for:

Adults 18 and older served by RCEB or GGRC

People who live with at least one family member

Families who want help coordinating services and plans

Teams who value clear communication and calm problem solving

Getting started

How to begin CFS with bttr

The steps to get started are simple and fully supported.

Talk with your service coordinator at RCEB or GGRC and request CFS with bttr as the provider.

RCEB or GGRC reviews eligibility and adds CFS to the IPP when approved.

Submit a referral to bttr so we can learn about your family, goals, and what feels hardest right now.

Meet your bttr coordinator and begin building a clear simple plan together.

Ready to explore CFS with bttr?

Whether you are a family member, an RCEB or GGRC service coordinator, our team is ready to answer questions and help you take the next step.

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