The Department of Developmental Services (DDS), along with other state agencies, is adjusting its operations to absorb the loss of many positions to the Retirement Incentive Program.  In DDS, 395 individuals retired effective July 1, 2009.  We anticipate refilling few of these vacancies because of the cost savings needed to help balance the budget.

 

As part of our efforts to streamline services adjusting to a reduced workforce, we plan to shift the operation of 17 public Community Living Arrangements (CLAs) to the private sector.  This will happen over the next six to nine months.

 

All consumers will stay in their current CLAs and not be required to move.  Permanent employees in these homes will retain jobs with DDS and be redeployed to another state-operated residence after the transition is complete.

 

Several documents with information regarding the CLA Conversion are listed below.

 

CLA Conversion Plan Update 10/27/09 (PDF, 21 KB)

 

Conversion Fact Sheet (PDF, 40 KB)

 

Conversion Updated Fact Sheet (PDF, 40 KB)

 

Letter to Consumers and Families (PDF, 132 KB)

 

Letter to all DDS Staff (PDF, 117 KB)

 

Letter to Legislators with a Conversion CLA in District (PDF, 93 KB)

 

General Letter to Legislators (PDF, 93 KB)

 

Public Hearing, September 3, 2009

 

 

Dated August 5, 2009