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California State Department of Developmental Services

Human Services

California State Department of Developmental Services

Provides services to children and adults with developmental disabilities through regional centers in the state.

Description:

Provides services and programs to children and adults with developmental disabilities (mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions). Operates four developmental centers and one community facility which are state-funded residential facilities for the disabled. To provide services within local communities, the department contracts with 21 regional centers throughout the state. Services may include residential care, transportation, job training, day programming, individual program planning, advocacy, respite, supportive living services, program coordination, information and referral, prevention, early intervention, family support and assessment.

Location

Public Transit:

Not necessary for service.
1600 9th Street, Room 240, Sacramento, CA 95814 38.5738205 -121.4991747 Human Services

Service Options

Languages Spoken:

  • Spanish

Services

Fees:

None, unless minor client placed in community or state-operated residential facility. Donations are also accepted by regional centers.

Audience:

Developmentally disabled persons of all ages

Eligibility:

Person with developmental disability as defined in Welfare and Institutions Code section 4512(a)

How to Apply:

Contact local regional center.

Service Wait Estimate:

No wait.

Service Areas:

  • Alameda County
  • Contra Costa County
  • Marin County
  • San Francisco County
  • San Mateo County
  • Santa Clara County
  • Statewide