National Core Indicators

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Data Briefs

• NCI Adult Consumer Survey FY 14/15 Data BriefPDF
• NCI Adult Consumer Survey FY 11/12 Data BriefPDF

Reports

If you notice an error on a published report or handout please email ncihelp@dds.ca.gov

California uses NCI to assess individuals who transition from a Developmental Center to the community. In fiscal year 2009/2010, NCI began an annual interview of individuals who moved from Lanterman Developmental Center and a cohort of individuals who had moved from any Developmental Center in the past five years. The individuals who moved from Lanterman Developmental Center will be interviewed until fiscal year 2018/2019. The individuals who moved from any Developmental Center in the past five years has been absorbed by the Mover Longitudinal Study (information in the link below).

Results from the surveys of individuals who moved from Lanterman Developmental Center and from any California Developmental Center can be found in the NCI Survey Results tab in the “Developmental Center Mover Reports” link. You can learn more about the MLS here.

Information about the NCI Surveys

• There are four types of NCI surveys used in California. The first year of implementation (2010/2011) each type of surveys was implemented. The surveys were then distributed every three years. The table below shows the current implementation schedule.
• Adult In-Person Survey (formally known as the Adult Consumer Survey) The Adult In-Person Survey is conducted face to face with an individual who is 18 years or older and receiving services, in addition to case management, from the regional center. There is more information below on the different parts of this survey type. Our goal is to interview 400 people being served by each of the 21 regional centers.
• Adult In-Person Survey Video

The Adult In-Person Survey has three distinct parts

• Background, demographic and diagnosis information is collected from state records, interviews with direct staff, families and individuals or from individual’s files. This information is carefully reviewed by the interviewer for accuracy.
• The Section I of the survey refers to questions that may only be answered by the person receiving services and supports. These are subjective, satisfaction-related questions that may not be answered by anyone else.
• The Section II of the survey may be answered by the individual or someone who knows the person well (proxy respondent)-such as a family member, friend, staff person, guardian, or advocate. Service coordinators or case managers are not allowed to respond to questions in this section.

Child Family Survey

The Child Family Survey is a survey that is mailed to families with children ages 3-18 years old living with them who receive at least one service from a regional center, in addition to case management. The survey is mailed to all available and valid family addresses who meet the criteria, participation is voluntary and confidential. The survey asks families about information and planning; access and community connection; choice and control; and family involvement.

Adult Family Survey

The Adult Family Survey is mailed to all available families whose loved one (age 18 and over) is living with them and receives at least one service from a regional center, in addition to case management. Participation is voluntary and information is confidential.

Family Guardian Survey

The Family Guardian Survey is mailed to families and conservators of individuals who are age 18 and over and live in a community placement setting, and receives at least one service from a regional center, in addition to case management. Participation is voluntary and information is confidential.

Survey Schedule

Fiscal Year	Type of NCI Survey
2010/2011	Adult In-Person Survey Child Family Survey Adult Family / Family Guardian Survey
2011/2012	Adult In-Person Survey
2012/2013	Child Family Survey
2013/2014	Adult Family / Family Guardian Survey
2014/2015	Adult In-Person Survey
2015/2016	Child Family Survey
2016/2017	Adult Family / Family Guardian Survey
2017/2018	Adult In-Person Survey
2018/2019	Child Family Survey
2019/2020	Adult Family/Family Guardian Survey
2020/2021	Adult In-Person Survey

Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Survey Status

The State Council on Developmental Disabilities has finished collecting surveys for the NCI Child Family Surveys on June 30, 2019.

Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Survey Status

The State Council on Developmental Disabilities will be mailing the NCI Adult Family / Family Guardian Survey to families of individuals (18 or older) in Winter 2019.

The 2019-2020 NCI Survey will be sent to families of individuals who meet the following criteria:

1. Age 18 and older,
2. live in a community residence or with their families, and
3. who receive at least one service in addition to case management.

To learn more:

• Adult In-Person Survey BrochurePDF
• Adult In-Person Survey 2015
• Using NCI Data for Quality Improvement InitiativesPDF
• Frequently Asked QuestionsPDF