Daily Routines
Support with authorized personal and household routines.
Personal Assistance
Everyday Support. Greater Independence.
Personalized non-medical assistance based on the individual’s authorized plan.
What Support Can Include
Community Participation
Support with everyday community activities when authorized.
Choice & Independence
Assistance is provided without unnecessarily taking over tasks the person can do.
Personalized Support for Daily Living
Support for Everyday Life
Personal Assistance can help with authorized daily routines at home or in the community, while respecting the individual’s preferences, abilities, and choices.
Independence Comes First
The goal is to provide the right level of help without unnecessarily taking over tasks the person can do independently or with prompting.
Caregiver Options
Someone You Know and Trust
Depending on the service, Regional Center authorization, and applicable requirements, a qualified family member, friend, or other trusted person may be able to provide authorized care after required screening, training, onboarding, and employment steps.
Selora Caregiver Support
Where available and appropriate, Selora Care may also assist with caregiver matching. Availability depends on location, staffing, authorization, and program requirements.
How Personal Assistance Begins
1
IPP Identifies the Need
The individual and planning team identify goals and needed supports through the IPP process.
2
Referral & Authorization
The Regional Center determines the authorized service and approved amount or hours.
3
Caregiver Onboarding
The selected caregiver completes required screening, training, documentation, and onboarding.
4
Services Begin
Support begins according to the authorized plan, schedule, and program requirements.
Personal Assistance FAQs
Who determines whether Personal Assistance is authorized?
The Regional Center determines eligibility, whether Personal Assistance is included in the IPP, the authorized amount or hours, and applicable requirements. Selora Care does not make those decisions.
What can Personal Assistance help with?
The exact tasks depend on the individual’s authorization. Support may include authorized daily routines, personal assistance, household routines, and community participation. Services remain non-medical.
Can a family member or friend be the caregiver?
Depending on the Regional Center, service model, and authorization, a qualified family member, friend, or other trusted person may be able to provide services after completing required screening, training, onboarding, and employment requirements.
How is Personal Assistance different from Independent Living Services (ILS)?
Personal Assistance focuses on helping with authorized everyday activities and routines. ILS focuses more on teaching and strengthening skills so eligible adults can become more independent.
Does Personal Assistance include medical care?
No. Selora Care Personal Assistance is non-medical. Skilled nursing, medical treatment, and medication administration are separate clinical services provided by appropriately licensed providers when applicable.
Is transportation included?
Transportation is not automatically included. Any transportation-related support must be specifically permitted or authorized under the applicable program and Selora Care policy.
Helpful Official Resources
Regional Center Eligibility & Services
Learn how California Regional Centers assess eligibility and coordinate services.
Individual Program Planning
Learn about the person-centered IPP process used to identify goals and needed supports.
Important to Know
Regional Centers determine eligibility and issue applicable service authorizations and approved amounts or hours through the person-centered IPP process. The IPP is developed with the individual and planning team.