Independent Facilitators at EnGaged Services are experts at assisting you through the Self-Determination Program (SDP). We utilize information gathered from the IPP and Person-Centered Planning meeting to help participants make informed decisions about what services and supports may best support them. Our IFs have received training in the principles of self-determination, the person-centered planning process, and the other responsibilities related to SDP. We stay up to date on the frequent updates to directives, legislation, and Regional Center policies so we can navigate you through the process efficiently and smoothly. We also share a network of local resources that you may want to utilize when creating your Spending Plan, and we have experience helping providers develop new services in areas where they might be lacking. If we do our job right, you only need to be an expert in YOU (which you already are).

Independent Facilitators will develop a Person-Centered Plan and support your transition into SDP at no cost to you. These services are paid for directly by the Regional Center. The cost of ongoing Independent Facilitation services are paid for out of your Self-Determination budget by listing “Independent Facilitator” on your Spending Plan. You will be charged a flat monthly fee negotiated on an individual basis taking into account the complexity of services, the size of your Individual Budget, and the level of support that you require. Since participants often need a large amount of support in some months and very little support in other months, we find that our flat fee model removes the stress that comes with unpredictable spending and evens out to accurately compensate our services by the end of the year.