Regional centers (RC) are nonprofit private corporations that contract with the Department of Developmental Services to provide assessments, determine eligibility for services, and offer case management services for people with developmental disabilities in California. Get a referral from your child’s doctor and inquire on your local RC’s referral requirements.
Each center provides diagnosis and assessment of eligibility and helps plan, access, coordinate and monitor services and supports. Once eligibility is determined, most services and supports are free regardless of age or income.
