Tailored Day Services at bttr SDP · Statewide

Your day.
Your goals. Your way.

TDS at bttr gives adults real structure for real life. College, work, volunteering, wellness, community, and home routines — all supported through calm modern coaching.

Available statewide through the Self Determination Program with remote and community based support.

Billed in 4 hour units with a minimum of 1 unit per week. Flexible across home, community, campus, workplace, and remote.

Always aligned with your IPP, person centered plan, and Self Determination spending plan.

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Skill tracks

Skill tracks that shape your tailored day.

Every tailored day blends Life, Money, Tech, Connect, Express, and Health support. Hours can move across home, community, campus, work, and remote coaching.

Life

Daily home and community routines

Calm and predictable routines for morning, evening, and the week ahead.

Morning, evening, and weekly planningTransportation, meals, and personal careChecklists, calendars, and visual supports

Money

Real money skills for real goals

Budgeting and financial skills connected to actual life, not worksheets.

Budgeting for school, work, food, and activitiesSafe practice with debit and electronic paymentsSavings planning for classes, hobbies, or trips

Tech

Technology for independence

Using technology in safe and practical ways that support real daily goals.

Phones, tablets, and laptops for school and workRemote coaching on flexible daysOnline safety for email, social media, and messaging

Connect

Social life and community

Relationships, community access, and social life with clear healthy boundaries.

Clubs, support groups, and community eventsFriendships, dating, and communication coachingComfort in new places like gyms or campus

Express

Voice, rights, and self advocacy

Speaking up, sharing needs, and advocating in every setting.

IPP and SDP meeting preparationAsking for help and stating needs clearlySupport with messages, emails, and services

Health

Wellness and safety routines

Simple habits that support physical safety, mental wellness, and independence.

Sleep, meal, hydration, and movement routinesPreparing for medical and therapy appointmentsCalming tools and safety planning in the community

Who it is for

What TDS is made for.

TDS is for adults who want their hours to match their goals. Instead of a fixed program, the person builds days around college, work, volunteering, health, or creative projects with modern structured support.

Adults in Self Determination wanting real outcomes
People who benefit from step by step coaching
Families wanting structure and clear communication
Participants who learn best in real environments

Flexible format

Support can be in home, community, campus, workplace, or remote — depending on the day and what the person needs.

Team aligned

bttr keeps your IF, FMS, family, and SC aligned so hours and spending plan always match the goals in the IPP.

4 hour units

TDS is billed in units of 4 hours each with a minimum of one unit per week. Plans can include multiple units based on approved hours.

In practice

What bttr can support through TDS.

Each plan is individualized and built around the person's goals and IPP. These are examples of what can be included.

College and learning

Exploring classes and campus supportsPlanning schedules and transportationOrganization and communication coachingMeeting with campus offices and advisors

Work and volunteering

Career discovery and job shadowingApplying for jobs and volunteer rolesSoft skills and workplace communication coachingRoutines for punctuality and professional boundaries

Community and social life

Weekly community access planningClubs, events, gyms, and interest groupsTransportation and navigation supportFriendship, dating, and social coaching

Health and wellness

Health routines and follow throughPreparing for medical and therapy visitsSafety planning and coping toolsWellness and movement habit building

Home and living skills

Cleaning, laundry, and shopping routinesMeal planning and simple cookingOrganizing benefits and documentsLandlord communication basics

Advocacy and planning

IPP and SDP meeting preparationCoordinating services across providersUnderstanding what is working and what is notRights and dignity under Title 17

Inside the work

Inside a tailored week with bttr.

Support is steady, organized, and focused on small wins that grow into real independence. Each unit is 4 hours — flexible across settings.

Planning and check in

Review the week, classes, work, schedules, appointments, and community plans together.

Campus or learning day

Support navigating buildings, asking for help, and executive function coaching on campus.

Work or volunteering day

Transportation support, workplace communication, and real time problem solving.

Community and wellness day

Gyms, classes, peer groups, cultural spaces, parks, and social goal practice.

Adjust and align

Review what worked, adjust strategies, and align with the family and team when needed.

The bttr difference

Why families choose bttr for TDS.

Human first, clear structure, modern documentation, and real outcomes.

Goals first, always

Days are designed around what the person wants for school, work, home, and community. Not a generic schedule.

Flexible formats

Each 4 hour unit can be in home, community, campus, workplace, or remote depending on the day and goal.

Clear documentation

Notes explain progress, safety, and next steps in clear respectful language that families and coordinators can actually use.

Person centered always

Rights, dignity, choice, and privacy guide every part of Tailored Day Services at bttr.

Eligibility

Who qualifies for TDS

TDS with bttr is available to:

Adults served by any California Regional Center
People enrolled in or transitioning to SDP
Adults who want flexible support that follows real life goals
People who benefit from structured coaching in real environments

Getting started

Steps to begin TDS with bttr

Getting started is simple and fully supported by our team.

1

Talk with your IF or SC about choosing bttr for TDS and adding hours to your spending plan.

2

Update your PCP and spending plan with TDS hours in units of 4 hours each.

3

Submit a referral to bttr so we can plan skill tracks, schedule, and format together.

4

Meet your coach and begin your tailored week with clear structure and real goals.

Ready to design your tailored day?

Our team is ready to help you, your family, or your IF build a Self Determination Tailored Day Services plan that feels modern, clear, and human first.