About Us

Our Core Values

• Person-Centered Innovation
  We view every individual as the expert of their own life and craft supports that evolve with their needs, aspirations, and preferences.

• Family Empowerment
  We equip families with tools and confidence to lead sustainable, goal-driven care.

• Intentional Collaboration
  We unify the voices of families, service coordinators, clinicians, and educators to co-create lasting support strategies.

• Cultural & Linguistic Integrity
  Our staff are culturally humble, linguistically aligned, and deeply respectful of traditions, identities, and preferences.

• Compassion with Accountability
  We lead with empathy but stay rooted in strong documentation, training, and follow-through.

• Continuous Design Thinking
  We constantly evaluate and iterate, using family feedback and data to improve how we serve.

Who We Support: Target Population

We specialize in supporting:

• Adults aged 18 and older with developmental disabilities
• Individuals who have chosen to live at home with family
• Clients receiving services through California regional centers (Lanterman Act)

Our approach is particularly for:

• Young adults transitioning out of school-based programs
• Families of adults with complex needs requiring system navigation expertise
• Aging parents looking for future planning and support solutions

We don’t just accommodate diversity — we design for it. Whether a family speaks Spanish, Tagalog, or ASL, whether they are newly navigating the system or burned out from years in it — we meet them where they are and move forward together.

Entrance Criteria

To be eligible for enrollment in Rise Above & Beyond Emotions, Inc.‘s Coordinated Family Support program, individuals must meet the following criteria:

• Be an active client of a California Regional Center.
• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Currently reside in the family home with a parent, sibling, or relative caregiver.
• Have an Individual Program Plan (IPP) goal that specifically supports remaining at home with coordinated supports.
• Not be currently enrolled in California’s Self-Determination Program, as per Department of Developmental Services (DDS) guidelines for CFS.
• Both the individual and their family must provide consent for services.

We particularly prioritize individuals and families who:

• Are in the process of transitioning from school-based services to adult services.
• Are managing multiple and complex service providers and require assistance with coordination.
• Face challenges due to cultural or language barriers when navigating the support system.
• Are experiencing gaps in care as a result of caregiver burnout, illness, or social isolation.

Rise Above & Beyond Emotions, Inc. has significant experience in supporting families from under-resourced communities and those who traditional support systems have historically underserved.

Our Expected Client Outcomes

At Rise Above & Beyond Emotions, Inc., our Coordinated Family Support (CFS) program is intentionally designed to achieve the following tangible and qualitative results for individuals, their families, and the broader support system:

Individual Outcomes:

• Individuals will engage more frequently in activities within their local community.
• They will develop stronger skills in self-advocacy and making their own choices.
• Their abilities to manage daily routines and live more independently will improve.
• They will have better access to necessary health and behavioral health services.
• A more reliable and personalized network of support, both formal and informal, will be established around them.

Family Outcomes:

• Caregivers will experience less stress and reduced burnout.
• Families will feel more confident in their ability to navigate complex support systems.
• Clear and effective backup and emergency care plans will be in place.
• The alignment between the family’s culture and the services provided will be enhanced.
• Collaboration with regional centers and other service providers will be stronger.

Systemic Outcomes:

• Generic, community-based services will be utilized more efficiently.
• There will be fewer disruptions in services or emergency placement situations.
• The coordination between day programs, medical care, and in-home support will be improved, reducing gaps.
• High levels of satisfaction and engagement will be seen from families, particularly within underserved communities.

Rise Above & Beyond Emotions, Inc. monitors progress through detailed service notes, regular quarterly reports, and feedback gathered from family surveys. However, our most crucial method is active listening – we prioritize understanding the individual journey and celebrating every step of growth alongside our clients and their families.

Exit Criteria

Transitioning from Rise Above & Beyond Emotions Inc. Support

Our CFS services may conclude when:

• The individual moves out of the family home.
• The family or individual chooses to discontinue support.
• The individual enrolls in the Self-Determination Program (SDP).
• The regional center determines our service is no longer appropriate.
• The family and our team agree goals are met, and independent navigation is possible.
• Repeated disengagement from support occurs despite our outreach.

When exit is needed, Rise Above & Beyond Emotions Inc. will:

• Provide a written transition plan.
• Offer referrals to other appropriate services.
• Notify the Service Coordinator and family in writing.
• Hold a closure meeting to celebrate achievements (if desired).

For us, transitioning support is a step towards greater autonomy, a growth milestone, rather than a setback. Our ultimate goal remains empowering self-reliance, even when our direct involvement concludes.