Connecting Californians with Developmental Disability Services
A centralized resource for finding regional centers, accessing support, and understanding your rights as an individual, family member, or care provider.
Start With Your Situation
I need to apply
Eligibility criteria, the intake interview, and required documentation.
I was denied or cut
Appeals, fair hearings, deadlines, and anti-retaliation protections.
I already have services
Expand, change, or understand what else you qualify for.
Government Services
Programs available to individuals with developmental disabilities, their families, and care providers.
- Program / Rights
Early Start (0-3)
Learn about Early Start (0-3) including eligibility, steps, and supports available through California DDS. Plain-language guide plus downloadable tools.
- Program / Rights
Regional Center Services
Learn about Regional Center Services including eligibility, steps, and supports available through California DDS. Plain-language guide plus downloadable tools.
- Program / Rights
Self‑Determination Program
Learn about Self‑Determination Program including eligibility, steps, and supports available through California DDS. Plain-language guide plus downloadable tools.
- Program / Rights
Home & Community‑Based Services (HCBS)
Learn about Home & Community‑Based Services (HCBS) including eligibility, steps, and supports available through California DDS. Plain-language guide plus downloadable tools.
- Program / Rights
State‑Operated Developmental Centers
Learn about State‑Operated Developmental Centers including eligibility, steps, and supports available through California DDS. Plain-language guide plus downloadable tools.
- Program / Rights
Employment Services
Learn about Employment Services including eligibility, steps, and supports available through California DDS. Plain-language guide plus downloadable tools.
- Program / Rights
Coordinated Family Support
Learn about Coordinated Family Support including eligibility, steps, and supports available through California DDS. Plain-language guide plus downloadable tools.
- Program / Rights
Direct Support Professional (DSP) Training
Learn about Direct Support Professional (DSP) Training including eligibility, steps, and supports available through California DDS. Plain-language guide plus downloadable tools.
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Deaf, Hard of Hearing & DeafBlind Resources
Learn about Deaf, Hard of Hearing & DeafBlind Resources including eligibility, steps, and supports available through California DDS. Plain-language guide plus downloadable tools.
- Site Hub
Wellness Toolkit
Learn about Wellness Toolkit including eligibility, steps, and supports available through California DDS. Plain-language guide plus downloadable tools.
- Program / Rights
Education Services
Learn about Education Services including eligibility, steps, and supports available through California DDS. Plain-language guide plus downloadable tools.
- Program / Rights
Foster Grandparent & Senior Companion
Learn about Foster Grandparent & Senior Companion including eligibility, steps, and supports available through California DDS. Plain-language guide plus downloadable tools.
Not Sure Where to Start?
The intake and eligibility line can point you to your regional center.
(916) 654-3020