Pre-Enrollment
Supports
Pre-enrollment supports or “ General self-directed supports” are provided after a consumer completes a Self-Determination Program Orientation and before potential enrollment in the SDP.
As a General SD Supports Services provider, we provide assistance, training, coaching, and supports with self-advocacy in the following areas:
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After your Person Centered Plan has been completed, we assist at the IPP meeting to identify potential SFP participants needs, goals and serivces in the SDP.
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a) Finding or hiring qualified staff or an agency provider
b) Negotiating staff pay or provider rate
c) Understanding the process for obtaining criminal background checks for staff, if applicable
d) Basic information about who can provide services (ex: qualifications)
e) Basic information about how to manage staff (e.g setting expectations and hours of work, timely submission and claiming of hours worked)
f) Coaching on all aspects of onboarding and training staff
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a) Education about generic resources or funding to maximize the use of SDP funds
b) Understanding the process assistance to obtain a certified 12-month budget, understanding how an SDP budget is developed and reviewing, developing the individual spending plan
c) Learning and developing basic skills in budgeting and tracking monthly expenditures
d) Basic information about the use of SDP funds
e) Assistance with establishing communication and coordination between the Regional Center, FMS Provider and staff
Our Process
Complete SDP Orientation
Schedule a free consultation if requirement is met.
Request Pre-Enrollment Services with your SC
Need for Pre-enrollment supports must be documented in IPP
Meet with IF AND provide Person-Centered Plan
Discuss Potential services and prepare for budget meeting
Support
Receive Support scheduling and coordinating Budget Review Meeting

