Downey

Services available Independent Living Services (ILS) and Supportive Living Services (SLS): Divine Inclusions will assist all clients with an individualized plan with services tailored to their needs, likes, and dislikes. We target skills such as but not limited to self-care & self-advocacy, community resource awareness, cooking & meal prep, cleaning, home & community safety, medical & dental service access, financial management & literacy, recreation, shopping, emergency intervention, education & vocational, employment & entrepreneurship support, and volunteer support.

Life Skills:

Divine Inclusions will assist Individuals to increase their level of independence in the home and in the community.

• Cleaning/Laundry
• Meal Planning/ Grocery Shopping/Cooking
• Home and Community Safety
• Emergency Training/Intervention
• Self-Advocacy
• Financial Literacy/Money Management
• Personal Health and Wellness
• Assistance with Medical/Dental Services
• Assist with General Resources
• Obtain and maintain housing

Employment & Entrepreneurship:  

Divine Inclusions will offer employment and entrepreneurship services and training. We will assist clients with developing soft skills such as interpersonal skills, technical skills, and understanding employment and entrepreneurship goals and opportunities.  

• Pre-Employment
• Job Development
• Entrepreneurship Development
• Entrepreneurship Planning
• Website and Social Media Support
• Interview Readiness

Community Integration, Divine Inclusions offers real-world learning opportunities in everyday settings like libraries, banks, public offices, and job centers. We provide support with financial literacy, emergency preparedness, voting, building social skills, stress management, and enrolling in vocational or post-secondary education. We also promote personal growth through self-advocacy training, volunteer opportunities, and leisure activities that foster confidence and connection.

• Person Centered Services (individualized service plans)
• Assistance with Managing Finances
• Training on Emergency Assistance Procedures (Fire/Police)
• Training/Assistance with Voting and the Voting process
• Training on Community Rules/Law
• Assisting the Individual to Build and Maintain Positive Relationships
• Assisting the Individual to Maintain Strong Ethics
• Providing Verbal Cues and Prompting
• Teaching Individual how to Advocate for themselves
• Providing Volunteerism Support
• Assistance with Enrolling and Attending
• Post-Secondary Classes
• Assistance with Enrolling and Attending Vocational Training
• Support Leisure Activities to Develop Social Skills
• Stress Management (exercising, art, museums, etc.

Education and Vocational 

Divine Inclusion will support and assist clients with their education goals.

• Enroll in secondary education
• Enroll in vocational courses
• Apply for financial assistance
• Attend classes
• Advocate for special education services
• Locate resources

Ongoing Support   

Our caring staff is committed to helping each individual live more independently. We provide hourly support based on each person’s needs, and ongoing encouragement to help individuals achieve successfully living on their own. We’re also available to provide on call emergency support services 24 hours a day in the event of an medical emergency. Enhancing the ability of safety for individuals with complex medical needs while experiencing

Services available Day Program:

At Divine Inclusions, we believe every individual deserves the opportunity to live a full, empowered life. We are a compassionate disability services organization dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in achieving their personal goals and building meaningful, independent lives. We proudly offer a wide range of person-centered services tailored to meet each client’s unique needs, including:

• Community Integration
• Pre-Employment Training
• Mobility/Transportation Training
• Community-Based Supports
• Employment Support and Job Development
• Money Management
• Recreation
• Entrepreneurship
• Education
• Vocation
• Self-care
• Self-Advocacy

Services available Self Determination:

Dr. Cynthia Divinity and her team, are passionate about helping individuals with disabilities and their families take control of their futures through California’s Self-Determination Program (SDP). Led by Dr. Cynthia Divinity, an experienced educator, advocate, and certified Independent Facilitator, our team provides personalized support to help you build the life you choose—based on your goals, values, and vision. As an Independent Facilitator (IF) and a General Self Determination (099) provider we specialize in:

• Person-Centered Planningthat reflects your strengths, interests, and dreams
• Navigating the Self-Determination processfrom start to finish
• Budget development and spending plan coordination
• Collaboration with Financial Management Services (FMS)and Regional Centers
• Ongoing support and advocacyto ensure your plan stays aligned with your evolving needs

Whether you’re just getting started or looking for guidance at any stage of your SDP journey, we’re here to walk beside you—with respect, compassion, and a commitment to your voice leading the way.

Program Overview

The self-determination program is a voluntary, alternative way to receive services and supports. Divine Inclusions will provide support which assist Individuals with their transition from traditional services into the Self-Determination Program (SDP). Services will consist of an individualized person- centered program plan, which includes assisting the Individual to identify and meet potential SDP needs under the guidelines of the department. Services will be provided in- office, in-home, and in the community.

Person-Centered Approach  

Divine Inclusions will assist you in setting goals which aligns with the future you envision for yourself. Divine Inclusions will provide person-centered services which includes assisting, coaching, and/or training supports needed by a potential SDP participant and their family or their representative to successfully enroll into SDP. Divine Inclusion will assist individuals and their families with navigating through the SDP process increasing their ability to gain more freedom, control, and responsibility in choosing services and supports to meet their goals in life and their Individual Program Plan  IPP).

Person-Centered Plan

Divine Inclusion will support Individuals with creating a person-centered plan. The person-centered team is led by the Individual and includes the voice of their circle of support. The person-centered team is structured to ensure the Individual has a plan in place for a continual process of listening, learning, and actions that helps the Individual to secure a future of their dreams. Divine Inclusions will ensure the person-centered plan is committed to recognizing and supporting the rights of the Individual. Divine Inclusions will ensure the person-centered plan reflects the Individuals capacities, what’s important to and for, likes and dislike, and supports needed. Divine Inclusions is committed to a process-oriented approach empowering Individuals to plan their life, find their voice, work towards reaching their goals, and allowing Individuals to be the author and center of the planning process.

Self-Directed Supports  

Individualized Program Planning

• Coordination of the person-centered plan
• Attend and assist at the individual program planning meetings
• Assist in identifying goals and SDP services
• Understanding the transition from traditional services to SDP
• Assist with identifying available SDP services
• Creating personalized SDP goals (long-term/short-term)

Coordination of Services and Supports

• Implement effective interviewing techniques.
• Manage staff and provider onboarding/offboarding.
• Negotiate service rates and clarify qualifications for SDP services.
• Guide the criminal background check process for staff.
• Promote integrity, work ethics, and time management.
• Clarify staff classifications, benefits, and the chain of command.
• Review resumes and manage staff expectations, schedules, and payroll.
• Facilitate staff orientation and ongoing training.

Management of Services and Supports

• Assist in understanding and obtaining a certified 12-month SDP budget.
• Educate on the development and management of the SDP budget and spending plan.
• Provide guidance on utilizing generic resources.
• Clarify the role of the regional center as a payee of last resort
• Educate on the legal and regulatory use of SDP funds (state and federal).
• Facilitate communication and coordination between the regional center, providers, and staff.

Participant Requirements 

• Divine Inclusions is available to assist Individuals of all ages and gender who has completed the self-determination orientation and is interested in transitioning from traditional services into the self-determination program.

Eligibility Requirements

• Individuals over the age of three (3) with Developmental Disabilities who receives regional center services, who lives with family or in a community setting. Individuals who agrees to participate in an orientation for the Self-Determination Program, work with a Financial Management Services (FMS) entity to manage the individual budget, and agrees to only purchase services eligible for federal reimbursement and that are not available through a generic agency.

* Individuals who live in a licensed, Long-term Health Facility, such as a Skilled Nursing Facility, Developmental Center, or an Intermediate Care Facility are NOT eligible for SDP unless they are in the process of moving into the community, within the next 90 days.

Location and Phone: Divine Inclusions (Downey) 8060 Florence Ave. 209 Downey CA 90240 (562) 776-0888.