Know what to expect before care begins.
We help make the referral and start-of-service process feel clearer, calmer, and more personal.
A clear, supported process.
Eligibility for Regional Center services is separate from authorization for Behavior Respite. The planning team determines whether the service is appropriate and identifies the authorized scope and hours through the IPP process. Busy Bee must receive the applicable referral and authorization before services begin.
Talk with your Service Coordinator
Ask whether Behavior Respite may be appropriate based on the person’s needs, family circumstances, and IPP goals.
Provide the referral and authorization
Your Service Coordinator can send the applicable information, or you may contact Busy Bee so we can explain what is needed.
Share what matters
Tell us about communication, choices, strengths, routines, personal-care needs, safety considerations, applicable support strategies, community activities, and scheduling.
Plan for the first visit
We confirm the authorized scope, review important information, and establish expectations with the individual and family before services begin.
Helpful information to have ready
Authorization and scheduling
- Regional Center and Service Coordinator
- Authorized service, scope, and hours
- Preferred schedule and service location
- Applicable IPP goals or support information
- Community outings included in the plan and the family’s separate transportation arrangements
About the person receiving services
- Preferred name, communication, and routines
- Interests, strengths, choices, and motivators
- Personal-care, mobility, or accessibility needs
- Health and safety information relevant to the visit
- Applicable pre-existing behavior support strategies