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TRANSITION PARTNERSHIP PROJECT STUDENT/PARENT RESOURCE GUIDE Revised 3/24/2021 1 Table of Contents Transition Program Contact Information – Page 3 Department of Rehabilitation Contact Information – Page 4 Government Services - Pages 5 - 7 Government Funded Job Skill Training & Placement – Pages 8 - 14 Post Secondary Training/Employment Agencies - Pages 15 – 23 Community Resources – Page 24 Transportation - Pages 25 - 26 Housing, Utilities & Food Assistance - Pages 27 - 33 Supplemental Services for Independent Living - Pages 34 -37 Low Cost/ Free Medical, Dental & Vision Clinics - Pages 38 - 41 Behavioral & Mental Health Services - Pages 42 - 43 Community College Disability Services - Pages 44 - 45 Four Year Colleges with Programs for Special Needs Students - Pages 46 - 47 Autism Advocacy Agencies - Page 48 Legal Support & Advocacy Agencies - Pages 49 -51 Domestic Violence Hotlines and Support Services - Page 52 Social Leisure & Recreation - Pages 53 - 59 PossAbilities: Social, Leisure and Recreation - Pages 60 - 61 Post-Secondary Websites for Students with Disabilities - Pages 62 - 66 2 TRANSITION PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION East Valley SELPA 670 E. Carnegie Drive San Bernardino, CA 92408 Patty Metheny, Ed.D., Administrator Elizabeth Dickson, Transition Case Technician (909) 252-4507 (909) 252-4517 [email protected] [email protected] Helen Junker, Transition Project Assistant Sandra Gutierrez, Transition Case Technician (909) 252-4514 (909) 252-4516 [email protected] [email protected] Danette Villalobos, Transition Case Technician Vera Diaz, Work Incentive Technician (909) 252-4515 (909) 252-4539 [email protected] [email protected] 3 DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION CONTACT INFORMATION San Bernardino Office Riverside Office 464 W. 4th Street 2010 Iowa Ave. Ste. 100 San Bernardino, CA 92401 Riverside, CA 92507 (909) 383-4401 (951) 782-6650 4 GOVERNMENT SERVICES Food Handlers License Type: “food worker” in search box https://wp.sbcounty.gov/dph/programs/ehs/food- Available online, 24/7 handlers-managers/ Cost: $22. No Cash (Credit Card/PayPal only) (800)442-2283 Department of Motor Vehicles • Information about obtaining a California www.dmv.ca.gov Identification card, Driver’s License and Motor (800) 777-0133 Vehicle Registration • Appointments for submitting applications and taking tests can be made on-line or by phone. • Requests and scheduling of oral test administration can be arranged by phone. San Bernardino County Hall of Records Birth, Death and Marriage Requests www.sbcounty.gov/arc/ (909) 387 – 8306 or toll free (822) 732-7275 First Floor 222 W. Hospitality San Bernardino, 92415 Social Security Administration Apply for Social Security Benefits, Medicare, SSI www.ssa.gov Disability, Social Security Card, Name Change, Qualify (800)772-1213 for Social Security Benefits, Manage or Change Social 605 N. Arrowhead Ave., Suite 101 Security Benefits, Social Security Forms San Bernardino, CA 92401 5 GOVERNMENT SERVICES California Department of Social Services Office • To serve, aid and protect needy and vulnerable www.cdss.ca.gov individuals in ways that strengthen and preserve (909) 388-0245 families, encourage personal responsibility and 150 S. Lena Rd. foster independence. San Bernardino, CA 92415 • The Adult Programs provides oversight, policy and systems functions for programs providing services to the aged, blind and disabled. California State Council on Developmental An independent state agency to ensure that people Disabilities with developmental disabilities and their families www.scdd.ca.gov receive the services and supports they need. Area 12: (909) 890-1259 SCDD Activities include: 650 E. Hospitality Lane, Suite 280 • Self-advocacy San Bernardino, CA 92408 • Community Support and Education • Self –Determination • Training • Employment First • Technical Assistance • Community Outreach • Eliminating Barriers to Services 6 GOVERNMENT SERVICES County of San Bernardino Department of Public • Information on health services available and Health Immunization Program www.sbcounty.gov/dbh • This agency prevents epidemics and the spread Mental Health: (909) 387-7053 of disease, protecting against environmental Public Health: (909) 387-9146 hazards, preventing injuries, promoting and Immunization Health: (909) 722-4794 encouraging healthy behaviors, responding to disasters and assisting communities in recovery, and assuring the quality and accessibility of health services throughout the county Housing Authority County of San Bernardino • Providing affordable housing opportunities and www.hacsb.com resources throughout San Bernardino County (909)386-4700 715 East Brier Drive San Bernardino, CA 92408-2841 San Bernardino Health Center Services Include: https://wp.sbcounty.gov/dph/programs/clinics/san- • Reproductive Health Bernardino/ • Immunizations (909)722-4777 • Maternal Health – HIV Pediatric Service 606 East Mill Street • Primary Care San Bernardino, CA 92415 • TB Skin Test • HIV Specialty Clinic 7 GOVERNMENT FUNDED JOB SKILL TRAINING AND PLACEMENT America’s Job Center of California East Valley (AJCC) Workforce Development Services: https://edd.ca.gov/office_locator Job Seekers: Get help selecting a career, finding jobs, San Bernardino County Workforce Development locating suitable training and job search assistance. (WDD) https://wp.sbcounty.gov/workforce/ Youth: Job placement, vocational training, 1-800-451-JOBS mentorship, career guidance, and assistance meeting 658 Brier Drive #100 educational goals: San Bernardino, CA 92408 • Find a Job (909) 382-0440 • Create a Resume Free Services. Auxiliary aids and services are • Education and Training available upon request to individuals with • Labor Market Information disabilities. • EMSI Job Finder ● Personal Enrichment & Advancement • Medical Billing Schools ● Job Search & Career Exploration ● Resume & Interview Workshops ● Information on events, workshops, and partner services California Department of Education Career Technical Education (CTE) Leadership and http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/si/rp/southernpoc.asp Instructional Support Office SBCSS ROP 1430 N Street, Suite 4202 ROP Programs: Certified Nurses Assistant/Home Sacramento, CA 95814 Health Care Aide (CNA/HCA), Automotive Youth Regional Occupational Centers and Programs Education Systems Programs (AYES), ROCP California (ROCPs) Work Opportunity and Responsibility to kids https://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/si/rp/southernpoc.asp (CalWORKs) and SkillsUSA. Career and College Transition Division 8 GOVERNMENT FUNDED JOB SKILL TRAINING AND PLACEMENT Colton-Redlands-Yucaipa ROP – (CRY-ROP) Career and technical education for ages 16+, 1214 Indiana Court preparation for advanced training, and the upgrading Redlands, CA 92374 - 2896 of existing skills Tracie Zerpoli, Superintendent ROP Programs: Certified Nurse Assistant/Home [email protected] Health Care Aide (CNA/HCA), Automotive Youth https://cryrop.org/ Education Systems Programs (AYES), California Work (909) 793-3115, ext. 102 Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs), and SkillsUSA. County-Operated: Apple Valley USD, Baker Valley USD, Barstow USD, San Bernardino County ROP Bear Valley USD, Fontana USD, Hesperia USD, SBCSS Lucerne Valley USD, Morongo USD, Needles USD, ROP, Career Technical Education Rialto USD, Rim of the World USD, San Bernardino 670 E. Carnegie Drive City USD, Silver Valley USD, Snowline Jt. USD, Trona San Bernardino, CA 92408 Jt. USD, Victor Valley Union HSD, Barstow Cindy Prentice, ED.D. Community College, Chaffey Comm. College, Copper Program Manager Mountain College, Crafton Hills College, San [email protected] Bernardino Valley College, Victor Valley Community https://www.sbcrop.org/ College (909) 252-4559 9 GOVERNMENT FUNDED JOB SKILL TRAINING AND PLACEMENT Job Corps Eligibility Criteria: http://inlandempire.jobcorps.gov ● Authorized by the U.S. Attorney General to work in the U.S. Tel: (909) 887-6305 or a U.S. territory ● Meet low-income criteria FAX: (909) 473-1511 ● Face one or more barriers to employment 3173 Kerry Street, PO Box 9550 ● School dropout, runaway, foster child, parent or homeless San Bernardino, CA 92407-9550 ● Have signed parental or guardian consent if a minor ● Have childcare plan if the parent of a dependent child Job Corps is a United States Department of Labor ● Do not exhibit behavioral problems that would inhibit voluntary, no cost career technical training and oneself or others from benefiting fully from the program ● Does not require any face-to-face court or institutional education for individuals 16 – 24 years of age. It is a supervision or court-imposed fines while enrolled in Job voluntary program; students may choose to exit at Corps any time. The maximum age limit may be waived if Program features: the applicant is a person with a documented ● Hands-on training and experience to begin a career, or disability. advance higher education ● More than 100 areas of occupational training ● 125 Centers nationwide ● Aligned with industry certifications, intending to prepare for long term, high paying jobs ● Supports achievement of high school diploma or GED ● Prepares students for partnerships with local colleges ● Resource for English Language Learners ● Integrates teaching of academic, vocational, employment and social competencies through classroom and practical experiences ● Course in independent living, employability skills and social skills for transition into the workplace 10 GOVERNMENT FUNDED JOB SKILL TRAINING AND PLACEMENT San Bernardino County Economic Development