California Department Of Developmental Services Announces Grants For Enhanced Community Integration For Children & Adolescents

The California Department of Developmental Services is awarding more than $8 million to community groups to bring social recreation opportunities to youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The grants are part of the department’s Grants for Enhanced Community Integration for Children and Adolescents Program, and seek to advance equity, diversity, and access in communities.

The grants include efforts to improve access to recreational programs focused on the needs of the individuals participating. The efforts will be mindful of the variety of cultures and languages seen in California communities. The grants will also enhance and improve existing community recreation programs . . .