California Autism Foundation (CAF) provides a structured environment paired with the intermingling of living skills, academics, art, music and physical education. The goal is for individuals to achieve social independence and dignity, and to benefit from and contribute to society.

A Better Chance Residential Care is the cornerstone of CAF.  CAF owns and manages three "A Better Chance" (ABC) Level 4I licensed homes for adult consumers ages 18 to 59. Our homes are located in Contra Costa County and the residents have a wide range of developmental disabilities and levels of independence.

A Better Chance School serves 45 students ages 6 to 22 from 17 local school districts, and specializes in helping students who have been unable to succeed elsewhere. ABC School's functional skills curriculum includes basic math and language arts, vocational training, culinary classes, art classes, music classes, travel training and self-help skills together with a modern behavioral intervention program.

A Better Chance Day Program in Richmond is a community-based entry level vocational training and activity enrichment program.  ABC Day Program has the support of both Regional Center caseworkers and parents. ABC Day Program has been successful with our participants by providing flexible levels of stimulation, positive reinforcement and an emphasis on communication skills.

A Better Chance Supported Living Services represents CAF's participation in a national movement toward more mainstream living for people with developmental disabilities. Supported Living Services provide consumers the opportunity to live in their own house or apartment and experience greater independence than is possible in a licensed home.

A Better Chance Enterprises is our Work Activity Program (WAP) and operates a business called Custom Assembly & Packaging (CAP). CAF consumers work at jobs that provide packaging, labeling, and assembly services to other businesses. In addition to working, consumers participate in adult education classes, taught by credentialed teachers sponsored by the West Contra Costa Unified School District.

A Better Chance Supported Employment assists those who work off-site at various businesses. A job coach provides complete job training and ongoing support to participants and acts as liaison between the employer and CAF employee.

A Better Chance Transportation Services provides daily transportation to CAF consumers to and from their homes and day programs with reliable, familiar staffing and door to door pick ups.