Letters of Interest
WRC accepts applications under our Letter of Interest (LOI) process for unmet needs that have been identified within the agency. Individuals and agencies offering an identified service may submit applications following the instructions provided with the LOI announcement. Applications are reviewed by the Community Services department and if , may move forward to the next stage of development.
WRC requests that applicants submit LOI’s for services, other than those listed as restored services below, to
Vendor-Requests@westsiderc.org
Camping, social recreation, and other services
Effective July 1, 2021, Welfare & Institutions Code section 4648.5 restored regional center authority to fund camping, social recreation activities, educational services for children 3-17, and non-medical therapies such as specialized recreation, art, dance, and music.
WRC is committed to seeking and developing resources that are inclusive, accessible, and available to individuals supported by WRC that are in their own communities, in their own language, and that will support the needs and wants of those who participate. WRC is actively engaging with our community to identify resources for these restored services and vendoring providers to begin offering services to our families.
WRC is accepting Letters of Interest (LOI) to consider for for the following services:
- Camps and Camping Services
- Social Recreation
- Education Services for children 3-17
- Nonmedical therapies such as specialized recreation, art, dance, and music
*Please note that these submissions are not eligible for start-up funding. *
Please submit the following 4 documents:
- Letter of interest
- Resume(s) for the administration and staff providing services for non-medical therapies
- A completed Applicant/ Disclosure Statement Form – DS 1891 English PDF | Spanish PDF
- Brief service description or brochure/program information
Letters of Interest will be reviewed by the Department of Community Services and if eligible, may move forward to the next stage of development. Please ensure your letter includes your service location address, business address, best contact information including phone and email address. If you are interested in becoming a vendor, our team will request documents including your business license, commercial and liability insurances, and a vendor packet as applicable. We look forward to working with you should you decide to explore our vendorization process.
Letters of Interest for social recreation, camps, and non-medical therapies must be submitted electronically to RestoredServices@WestsideRC.org.
If you have any questions regarding the Letter of Interest, please contact the Quality Assurance Specialist, Department of Community Services, by email at Vendor-Requests@westsiderc.org.
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Eligibility
Eligibility is whether a person can get WRC services. WRC decides it after an assessment.
WRC’s definition
The process to determine whether, and to what degree, an individual has developmental deficits. An assessment identifies the individual’s strengths, abilities, needs, and developmental level.
Vendorization
Vendorization is the process a provider goes through to be approved and paid by WRC.
WRC’s definition
Any community agency or professional that provides services purchased by the regional center for its clients. Also known as a Vendor.
Vendor (service provider)
A vendor is a person or agency WRC has approved and pays to give services.
WRC’s definition
Any community agency or professional that provides services purchased by the regional center for its clients. Also known as a Service Provider.