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Direct Support Professionals at Carter’s Way provide personalized, one-to-one guidance to help individuals and families navigate essential services and daily challenges with confidence. From completing applications and organizing paperwork to building independent living skills and accessing community resources, their support is practical, personal, and consistent. They also assist families in understanding available benefits, including helping clients reapply or appeal when services or financial support have been denied. The goal is to reduce stress, remove barriers, and help each individual move forward with greater stability and independence.
Following are just some of the programs we work with frequently. There are many more programs and resources available to our clients.
Supplemental Security Income can provide monthly financial support for individuals with disabilities who meet income and resource guidelines. This benefit can make a meaningful difference in covering everyday living expenses and creating greater stability at home.
CalFresh helps eligible individuals and families stretch their food budget so they can keep healthy meals on the table. Access to this program can ease financial pressure and support better day-to-day well-being.
Conservatorship may be an important legal option when an adult needs help with personal decisions, finances, or both. Guidance through this process can help families better understand their responsibilities and protect a loved one’s well-being.
Employment services can help individuals explore job goals, prepare for work, and better understand how employment may affect other benefits. Meaningful work can support confidence, community involvement, and greater independence.
In-Home Supportive Services may help eligible individuals receive assistance at home rather than moving into out-of-home care. This support can make it easier to remain safe, comfortable, and as independent as possible in familiar surroundings.
Cash aid programs can provide short-term or ongoing financial help for eligible families facing serious need. These resources may help with essentials such as housing, food, clothing, utilities, and other basic expenses.
We cover the East Los Angeles Regional Center service area, including:
Los Angeles
Santa Fe Springs Area
Alhambra
Boyle Heights
City of Industry
Commerce
Eagle Rock
Monterey Park
Pasadena / South Pasadena
And other nearby communities.
