Downsizing Of The Sonoma State Developmental Center In California

Scioto proposed a turnkey solution to find a total of 13 homes for all of the remaining clients in the Sonoma SDC. The primary objectives included:

• Quickly finding and acquiring adequate single-family residences within 6 months.
• Provide financing for the acquired 13 homes.
• Work with the California DDS, Providers and families on designing and developing the required renovations.
• Provide project supervision during renovations of the homes.

Thirteen homes were purchased and fully renovated in the years 2018-19.

Scioto was able to provide:

• Capital to purchase the homes.
• ADA housing design and development expertise to modify the homes for the needs of the individuals who would be residing in the homes.
• Collaboration with the California DDS, Providers and families to provide beautiful and functional community homes for clients to enjoy.
• Sonoma DC was able to discharge the last remaining clients and close the facility.