Complaint Investigation Report

According to C1’s Physician’s Report dated May 9, 2024, C1 is diagnosed with Asperger's. However, the physicians reported dated July 15, 2020 lists a secondary diagnosis with Oppositional defiant disorder and obesity. C1 is occasionally able to follow instruction or has no problems following directions. Based on C1’s Individual Program Plan, C1 will receive staff support as necessary.

According to C2’s Physician’s Report dated August 23, 2024, C2 is diagnosed with Diabetes, schizophrenia tobacco use, asthma, and can be confused occasionally. The physicians reported dated September 6, 2022 states C2 is able to follow instruction with no problems.. Based on C2’s Individual Program Plan, C2 will receive staff support as necessary.

According to the allegation, between January 2024 and January 2025, with the exception of approximately 3 weeks in a row, C1 and C2 has been arriving to an outside program with less than enough food for a meal or with no meal.

Outside source interviews revealed that C1 and C2 have, on multiple occasions, arrived to program with either no lunches or less than enough food for a meal. LPA observed on 2/3/2025 C1's lunch to consist of only four (4) pieces of white bread and C2 to not have a lunch. Interview with staff revealed that C1 and C2 make their own lunch with minimal staff assistance.

Based on interviews, observations and records reviewed, a preponderance of evidence exists to support the allegations. Deficiencies are being cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22 (refer to the attached LIC 9099-D). An exit interview was conducted with Assistant Administrator Raquel Garcia, to whom a copy of this report, LIC 9099-C, LIC 9099-D, and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC 9058 03/22) were provided to.