CBC Education Inc: Empowering Individuals and Families Through Comprehensive Social Services

Creative Beginnings for Children (CBC Education) is an organization dedicated to providing a wide range of social service programs to individuals, from infants to geriatric-aged, and their families. With extensive experience managing programs for clients with developmental disabilities in home, school, and community settings, CBC is contracted with Regional Centers in Southern California and major Health Insurances to provide comprehensive, individualized services in various settings.

A Multi-Disciplinary Approach

CBC Education is led by a multi-disciplinary team of therapists and other professionals, all committed to positively affecting the lives of their clients. CBC utilizes an integrative treatment model, offering services through their Infant Development Program, Floortime (FT) program, and Applied Behavior Services (ABA) programs. In addition, they launched a Social Skills Training Program (SSTP) geared toward older school-aged children, teens, and adults in 2012.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

CBC Education is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and supportive environment for its employees, members, and the communities it serves. They continuously assess and enhance their policies, practices, and initiatives to ensure that their workplace is inclusive, their staff feel supported and protected, and their patients receive equitable and culturally competent care. This commitment extends beyond words, as they actively implement strategies to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in all aspects of their work.

Core Programs and Services

CBC Education offers a range of programs tailored to meet the unique needs of their clients:

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Program

A referral to the ABA program is followed by an initial, individualized assessment. During the assessment process, the client’s skills and areas of deficit are identified and analyzed. Client goals and treatment plans are person-centered. ABA services are recommended for clients who exhibit problem behavior that affects their daily functioning. By examining the variables associated with the problem behavior, its function is determined, and replacement behaviors are taught to meet that function. The intensity for Focused ABA treatment ranges from 3-14 hours per week of direct treatment, not including supervision and parent training.

ABA services are typically funded by health insurance carriers if the client has a diagnosis of autism. If the client has a diagnosis other than autism, or if there is no medical insurance coverage, the Regional Center serving the area may fund services. There may be exceptions to this, so it is recommended to contact the health insurance plan administrator or the local Regional Center for more information. All services provided by CBC are overseen by their Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) staff.

Floortime (DIR/FT) Program

FT services begin with an initial, individualized assessment. During the assessment process, the client’s skills and areas of deficit are identified and analyzed. Individuals who display limited skills in the area of socio-emotional development are good candidates for this program. CBC uses the principles of the DIR/FT model, developed by the late Dr. Stanley Greenspan, to teach social interactions, empathy, and other skills necessary to form lasting relationships. The key is to follow the client’s lead and use naturally occurring opportunities as a teachable moment. Floortime and social skill services are primarily funded by the Regional Center (RC).

Infant Development Program (IDP)

A referral to the IDP starts with the initial, individualized assessment process. During the assessment, the client’s needs are identified. CBC’s primary goal is to provide the infant with support that will enable them to master successive developmental tasks and approach a chronological age level of functioning. From the onset, CBC espoused an integrative treatment model and first offered services to infants and children through this program.

Social Skills Training Program (SSTP)

Launched in 2012, the Social Skills Training Program (SSTP) is geared toward older school-aged children, teens, and adults. Services are provided in various settings to address functional skills in the area of play, socialization, socio-emotional development, and adaptive skills and behaviors.

Funding and Payment Options

CBC Education is contracted with Regional Centers in Southern California and major Health Insurances. Floortime and social skill services are mainly funded by the RC. If a family member does not have a diagnosis of autism and is younger than 3 years, the RC should fund ABA services. In addition, a RC may fund ABA services if you are covered under a self-funded health insurance plan or your health insurance plan is located outside the state of California.

CBC provides Floortime, Social Skills, Applied Behavior Analysis, and Infant Development services to private paying clients. However, if a health insurance carrier or Regional Center that contracts with CBC will fund services, they cannot accept out-of-pocket payment from you. CBC strongly encourages going through the funding source to secure services with CBC. On the other hand, if you are receiving services by another provider in the industry and are interested in supplementing or augmenting the service you receive, please contact CBC for private pay rates. They also accept private pay clients for trainings, in-services, consultation (1:1 and group), independent assessments (second opinion) or special education-related services.

The Regional Center (RC)

The Regional Center (RC) is a nonprofit corporation, funded by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). There are RC offices throughout California to provide resources and services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Leadership

CBC Education is led by a dedicated team of professionals:

Ruth Tello-Di Leva, President and Executive Director: Ruth has dedicated her career to serving individuals across the lifespan. She has experience as a Women’s Advocate and has worked in the Applied Behavior Analysis field, with an emphasis on autism. She is a co-founder of the Latino Association for Behavior Analysis (LABA) and co-authored the Autism Parent Education Program (APEP) curriculum.
Kelly Lam, Clinical Coordinator: Kelly holds a Master of Arts in Child Development and is trained in both DIR/Floortime and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) methodologies. She develops individualized treatment plans to meet each client’s unique needs and is an Expert Certified DIR Provider.
Elba Gomez-Serrano, Clinical Coordinator of the Social Skills Training Program (SSTP): Elba earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from UCLA and a Master of Science degree in counseling from California State University, Los Angeles. She developed a social skills program that integrates key components from Social Thinking, ABA, DIR/Floortime models, and UCLA’s PEERS (Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills) interventions.
Hugo Arroyo, Clinical Coordinator for the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Program: Hugo earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education from California State University, Long Beach, and a Master of Arts with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis from Arizona State University. He is dedicated to helping families and clients achieve their goals and maximize their potential.

Staff Qualifications and Training

CBC employs individuals who possess a Bachelor’s degree or are near completion of one. CBC is committed to employing qualified individuals, starting with strict background checks and continuing with quality training. Upon completion of company training, staff is certified in the areas of CPR, First Aid, and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI). CBC has a built-in support system for staff, utilizing the experience from a Mentor or Lead Therapist to guide new employees and employs diverse staff that matches the diversity of the clients they serve.

Conditions Supported

CBC Education supports individuals with various conditions, including Autism.

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Care Settings

CBC provides services in various settings, including in-office, in the client’s home, and in the local community. By serving clients in various settings, they are able to practice skills in the most natural environment.

Languages

CBC Education serves clients in English.

Getting Started

To start the service process, please click on the “Contact Form” button on their website.

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