Developmental Services Task Force

Meeting Information

There are no meetings scheduled at this time.

Membership

The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and California Health and Human Services Agency have announced that a total of 157 individuals from across the state have been selected as members of the Developmental Services (DS) Task Force. The DS Task Force provides guidance on the delivery of services to Californians who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Forty-two individuals will serve on the Task Force, and an additional 115 people will serve on the Task Force’s five workgroups. In the past, 21 individuals served on the Task Force and workgroups combined.

  • DS Task Force Membership
  • Community Resources Workgroup Membership The Community Resources Workgroup will discuss service development needs and opportunities, including housing, employment, workforce development, health, wellness, and technology.
  • Oversight, Accountability and Transparency Workgroup Membership The Oversight, Accountability and Transparency Workgroup will review and explore ways to measure and monitor service and quality outcomes and enhance transparency.
  • Safety Net Workgroup Membership The Safety Net Workgroup will continue evaluation of, and make recommendations on, the developmental services safety net, to include crisis services through person-centered approaches.
  • Service Access and Equity Workgroup Membership  The Service Access and Equity Workgroup will continue discussions on creating a culturally and linguistically competent service system, review funded disparity projects and outcomes, explore statewide strategies to improve access, and make data easy to understand for community discussions.
  • System and Fiscal Reform Workgroup Membership The System and Fiscal Reform Workgroup will discuss system and fiscal reforms to better serve individuals, evaluate compliance with federal rules and discuss key system performance outcomes and measures

Past Full DS Task Force Meetings

January 19, 2023 – Developmental Service Task Force (DSTF) & Stakeholder Budget Briefing

July 14, 2022 – Developmental Service Task Force (DSTF) & Stakeholder Budget Briefing

August 5, 2021

June 4, 2021 – Home & Community Based Services (HCBS) Spending Plan

Past Workgroup Meetings

June 12, 2023 – Community Resources Workgroup Housing Meeting

February 21, 2023 – Community Resources Workgroup Housing Meeting

June 30, 2022 – Community Resources Workgroup Housing Meeting

March 11, 2021 – Focus on Community Placement Plan and Community Resource Development Plan

February 22, 2021 – Focus on Employment

February 25, 2020

November 9, 2020

Explore DDS’ “How to Zoom” for tips on using Zoom for DS Task Force and Workgroup meetings.


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Last modified: April 17, 2024