The Arc-Solano

Alternatives in Curriculum and Training (ACT) is a behavioral day program that was founded in 1986. For the 2022-2023 fiscal year, we served approximately 24 consumers. In December 2022, we moved from a hybrid model to a completely in-person model. Our curriculum includes lessons in Person-Centered Thinking, Vocational Training, Self-Esteem, Anger Management, Community Access, and Social Skills. We use Positive Behavior Interventions Support (PBIS) to help guide consumers in making better choices. The fee for service income was approximately $492,000. Total program expenses were approximately $424,825.Tailored Day Services (TDS) is a part-time day program that was founded in 2013. This community-based program focuses on community integration through volunteering and education. For the 2022- 2023 fiscal year, we served approximately 18 consumers, both in-person and by Zoom. Throughout the year, we moved from more remote to more in-person services. Staff provided individualized programming to participants, based on what the participants wanted to learn about. They were very creative in their instruction. Staff also assist our consumers taking classes at Solano Community College, providing a level of support not available through the school. The fee for service income was approximately $175,000. Total program expenses were approximately$324,000.Transitional Service (TS) is an Independent Living Skills training program that was founded in 1976. For the 2022-2023 fiscal year, we served approximately 50 consumers. TS is designed to support individuals wishing to live independently. Most of our consumers already have their own homes, but we also help those who live with their families and wish to develop skills so they can contribute more to their homes. Areas of training include money management, executive functioning skills, household chores/maintenance, interpersonal skills, health management, and accessing other community supports and benefits like Social Security, Medi-Cal, and housing. The fee for service income was approximately $382,000.Total program expenses were approximately$365,000.