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Department of Developmental Services Social Recreation Grant

CALIFORNIA STATE ALLIANCE OF YMCAS

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Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Department of Developmental Services Social Recreation Grant

Status: Completed (June 2023 - April 2024)

Geographic Scope: California (thirteen YMCAs participated)

Focus Areas:

  • Enhanced accessibility of integrated social and recreational programs

  • Person-centered, culturally and linguistically responsive programming

  • Services for children and adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DDs)

    • Key Accomplishments:

  • Positively impacted over 4,000 individuals

  • Provided assistance and materials in six languages (Spanish, Vietnamese, ASL, Farsi)

  • Trained YMCA staff through the National Inclusion Project

  • Created welcoming environments for children and families

  • Fostered community connections and provided financial assistance

    • Eligibility:

  • YMCA organizations within California

    • Partner: California Department of Developmental Services

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    developmental-disabilitiesrecreationcommunity-services

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