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COORDINATED FAMILY SUPPORT AT WAYS
Modern supports that brings
clarity home.
CFS at WAYS 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.
For adults 18 and older who live with at least one family member and are served by RCEB or GGRC.
WHO IS IT 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
We look at the whole household. We listen to what is hard, what is working, and what needs to change so everyone feels supported.
Support stays aligned with RCEB and GGRC expectations and Title 17 so everyone works from the same plan.
Every plan is built around the person's voice and the family's culture, language, and values.
WHAT WE DO
How WAYS 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.
Medical and mental health coordination
Making health care easier to follow and less overwhelming for the whole family.
- Preparing for medical and mental health visits
- Creating follow up checklists after appointments
- Coordinating with providers when families request it
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 person
- Systems for medication, meals, and sleep
- Household expectations and shared roles
Benefits and paperwork support
Guiding families through complex systems in clear and easy language.
- Understanding Regional Center services
- SSI, IHSS, and other benefits coordination
- Important dates and tasks in one simple plan
Safety planning and calm responses
Helping teams respond to hard moments with more safety and less panic.
- Understanding triggers and patterns
- Following behavior and safety plans
- Planning calm responses and clear next steps
Community and transition support
Keeping school, work, and community supports connected to the home plan.
- Navigating schools, colleges, and work programs
- Transportation and community routines
- IEP, IPP, and transition meeting prep
Support for the people who care
Supporting caregivers so they feel less alone and more confident in their role.
- Plain language problem solving tools
- Simple progress and concern tracking
- Clear answers about what CFS can do
IN PRACTICE
Examples of what CFS with WAYS can include.
Every family plan is different. These are examples based on the IPP
and CFS guidelines at RCEB and GGRC.
- Shared list of doctors, therapists, and clinics
- Appointment schedules and reminders
- Visit plans in simple steps
- Provider follow up when requested
- Morning and evening routines for the whole family
- Visual supports and reminders in the home
- Shared expectations around chores and roles
- Conversations about boundaries and privacy
- SSI, IHSS, and related benefits guidance
- Forms and notices in clear language
- Important renewal and meeting dates
- Worker coordination when families ask
- Communication with schools and programs
- IEP, IPP, and transition meeting prep
- Transportation and safety planning
- Updates on what is working and what is hard
- Understanding clinical behavior plans
- Consistent responses across helpers at home
- Who to call and what to do in each situation
- Safety tools and contacts easy to find
- Simple updates between family and helpers
- Meeting prep with RCEB and GGRC providers
- Helping the person share their voice in planning
- Culturally and language responsive planning
SERVICE AREA
Where CFS with WAYS is available.
CFS with bttr is available through RCEB and GGRC for adults who live with
family in the following areas.
Alameda County
Contra Costa County
San Francisco County
Marin and San Mateo Counties
Who qualifies for CFS
CFS with WAYS 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
How to begin CFS with WAYS
The steps to get started are simple and fully supported.
Talk with your service coordinator at RCEB or GGRC and request CFS with WAYS as the provider.
RCEB or GGRC reviews eligibility and adds CFS to the IPP when approved.
Submit a referral to WAYS so we can learn about your family, goals, and what feels hardest right now.
Meet your WAYS coordinator and begin building a clear simple plan together.
Ready to explore CFS with WAYS?
Whether you are a participant, family member, or Service Coordinator,
our team is ready to guide you through every step.
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