Channel Islands Social Services
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Channel Islands Social Services-
Elaine Donald Sitting Volleyball Director at Angel City Sports
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Oak Park, California, United States
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Top 10%
Joshua Cleeland BA Degree in Communication Studies, Master`s Degree in Emergency Services Administration in Progress.-
Rising Star
Barbara Taylor Seeking-
Rising Star
Devynn Laxton Graduate Student & Respite Caregiver-
Top 10%
Luis Perez Respite Caregiver at Channel Islands Social Services-
Moorpark, California, United States
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Rising Star
Overview
Channel Islands Social Services (CISS) is a family-operated organization located in Ventura County, CA. The organization provides FREE in-home respite care (similar to childcare) in the family's own home and in the local community, as well as Independent Living Services. Eligible families and individuals receive funding from Tri-Counties Regional Center, North Los Angeles Regional Center, or the County of Ventura as Foster Parents or Kinship Families. We know how stressful life can be without support from friends and family. Likewise, all of us need a break from time to time to help us take care of our own needs and to refocus so that we can continue to be strong for those who need us. Our committed team of caregivers specializes in providing support to a variety of families including those caring for people who have developmental disabilities (such as but not limited to Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and intellectual disabilities), Foster Parents and Kinship Caregivers of young children. Inspiration for the organization was sparked during the summer of 2004 when co-founder, Sharon M. Francis, then Director of Community Development for Tri-Counties Regional Center, identified the unmet needs of children with developmental disabilities living in Ventura County with no local option for respite services. Until then, all agency respite services had been provided by home health agencies offering CNA, LVN, or RN services, or from large L.A.-based multi-service companies. The CISS Administrative team is made up of very caring and highly experienced professionals who are dedicated to helping families. With hundreds of amazing Respite Caregivers employed by CISS, the small administrative team works tirelessly to make sure the needs of both families and Respite Caregivers are being met.
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