Community Day Program
A guide for Spanish-speaking families: adult programs in Orange County
Updated · Reviewed by the BFF team
Spanish-speaking families in Orange County can get help in Spanish at every step. The Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC) has guides and a family resource center in Spanish. BFF offers classes, Saturday outings, and paid internships for adults with developmental disabilities, and has a bilingual family liaison. You can book a visit in Spanish.
BFF's programs
- Community Day Program: for adults 22 and older. Weekly classes like art, gardening, book club, yoga, and dance, plus volunteer work and rights, safety, and independence skills.
- Social Hangout: age-appropriate Saturday outings in the community to make friends and practice everyday money skills.
- Paid Internship Program: paid work at integrated community workplaces with hands-on coaching.
Regional center resources in Spanish
The Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC) helps adults with developmental disabilities plan and access services. On rcocdd.com you'll find these in Spanish:
- The guide to California's regional center system (Guía del sistema de centros regionales).
- Day program tour questions, to bring when you visit programs.
- The Purchase of Service Guidelines and a Self-Determination Program starter packet.
- Comfort Connection, RCOC's family resource center, which helps families in English and Spanish: (714) 558-5400.
First steps
- If your family member is an RCOC client, ask the service coordinator for an IPP meeting and ask about adult programs.
- If school is ending soon, read our guide on what happens when special education ends at 22.
- To learn the regional center steps, read how to get a day program through RCOC.
- Book a one-hour visit to BFF. Visits are available in English and Spanish.
Frequently asked questions
Does BFF help families in Spanish?
Yes. BFF has a bilingual family liaison, and this website is available in English and Spanish.
Can we visit BFF in Spanish?
Yes. Visits are available in English and Spanish.
Where can we find regional center information in Spanish?
On rcocdd.com, and through Comfort Connection, RCOC's family resource center, at (714) 558-5400.
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