CISS is a family-run, service organization committed to providing direct support to individuals with
developmental disabilities of all ages, and their dedicated caregivers/ parents. We know how stressful
life can be without support from friends and family. Likewise, all of us need a break from time to time to
help us take care of our needs and to refocus on what is really important, so that we can continue to be
strong for those who need us.
Inspiration for the organization came during the summer of 2004 when founder, Sharon M. Francis,
then Director of Community Development for Tri-Counties Regional Center, identified with her staff over
two thousand children with developmental disabilities living in Ventura County with no local option for
respite services. Until then, all agency respite services had been provided by home health agencies
offering CNA, LVN, or RN services, or from large L.A.-based multi-service companies. Some of these
agencies serve more than a dozen regional centers and more than 10,000 people. After seven years of
service at TCRC, Sharon left to launch Channel Islands Social Services with her husband Tim, so that
local families could have flexible, local respite options.
Sharon and Tim have two sons who keep them busy with scouts and soccer. They also co-founded a
local Cub Scout Pack in Camarillo back in 1998, and have been active in the community on various
non-profit boards and organizations. Sharon has a degree in Psychology and has been involved in
helping individuals with developmental disabilities and their families since 1992. "I believe
strongly that all children deserve to live with their family, and families deserve an array of supports
that allow them to raise their children in a supportive, loving home," states Sharon.
Based centrally in Camarillo, Channel Islands Social Services supports the respite needs of all
individuals throughout Ventura County and bordering cities, including children receiving early
intervention services (ages 0-3), adults living with their parents, and people of all ages with
developmental disabilities living with their families.
Please call us so we can start getting to know and help you :-)
developmental disabilities of all ages, and their dedicated caregivers/ parents. We know how stressful
life can be without support from friends and family. Likewise, all of us need a break from time to time to
help us take care of our needs and to refocus on what is really important, so that we can continue to be
strong for those who need us.
Inspiration for the organization came during the summer of 2004 when founder, Sharon M. Francis,
then Director of Community Development for Tri-Counties Regional Center, identified with her staff over
two thousand children with developmental disabilities living in Ventura County with no local option for
respite services. Until then, all agency respite services had been provided by home health agencies
offering CNA, LVN, or RN services, or from large L.A.-based multi-service companies. Some of these
agencies serve more than a dozen regional centers and more than 10,000 people. After seven years of
service at TCRC, Sharon left to launch Channel Islands Social Services with her husband Tim, so that
local families could have flexible, local respite options.
Sharon and Tim have two sons who keep them busy with scouts and soccer. They also co-founded a
local Cub Scout Pack in Camarillo back in 1998, and have been active in the community on various
non-profit boards and organizations. Sharon has a degree in Psychology and has been involved in
helping individuals with developmental disabilities and their families since 1992. "I believe
strongly that all children deserve to live with their family, and families deserve an array of supports
that allow them to raise their children in a supportive, loving home," states Sharon.
Based centrally in Camarillo, Channel Islands Social Services supports the respite needs of all
individuals throughout Ventura County and bordering cities, including children receiving early
intervention services (ages 0-3), adults living with their parents, and people of all ages with
developmental disabilities living with their families.
Please call us so we can start getting to know and help you :-)
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Channel Islands Social Services
In-Home Respite Care for Ventura County Families
In-Home Respite Care for Ventura County Families
Channel Islands Social Services
(805) 384-0983 Fax (805) 384-0986
900 Calle Plano, Suite K, Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 384-0983 Fax (805) 384-0986
900 Calle Plano, Suite K, Camarillo, CA 93012