Empowerment Program

Our 9-week culinary cohort teaches young adults with intellectual and developmental

disabilities essential cooking skills through hands-on, collaborative sessions. We meet 3 times a

week for 2 hours during the day, learning everything from kitchen safety to hosting a gathering,

all in a supportive environment.

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*Dates & times will vary.

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Days & evenings available.

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Hands on experience.

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

San Diego Regional Center

Vendor Number

PY4173

Ready to Register?

Fill out the Registration Form and a representative will reach out to you.

Registration Form

Empowering All Through Food

We believe cooking empowers individuals to grow personally and socially. Our program fosters self-

determination, independence, and friendships by providing practical skills and a sense of community.

Through culinary arts, participants gain confidence, connect with others, and enhance their daily lives.

Cook

Connect

Grow

Empowerment Program
- Registration Guide -

Our 9-week culinary cohort teaches young adults with intellectual and developmental

disabilities essential cooking skills through hands-on, collaborative sessions. We meet 3 times a

week for 2 hours during the day, learning everything from kitchen safety to hosting a gathering,

all in a supportive environment.

Contact

Service Coordinators and/or Parents must contact Cali D’Cuisine (CD'C) Client Service Rep.

Authorization Number

Completed "CD'C Registration Form" must be emailed to CD'C at least one month prior to the cohort start date – a POS authorization number is required.

Collateral

CD'C will request collateral from Service Coordinator to ensure appropriate fit.

Request

If POS authorization number was not available/included on the registration form, CD'C will contact the Service Coordinator to request it. The POS authorization number must be provided to CD'C at least 1 week prior to cohort start date.

Verification

CD'C will contact the Service Coordinator to verify appropriateness of fit and confirm potential cohort start date.

Update

Once registration form and POS authorization number have been received by CD'C, CD'C will contact the Service Coordinator and client/legally authorized representative with important information about the upcoming Empowerment Program.