People with disabilities in California have a right to services that help them live independent, normal lives. In order to provide these services, the California Department of Developmental Services contract with non-profit corporations called Regional Centers. The purpose of Regional Centers is to provide state services and support to people with disabilities living within a specific local area. In order to be eligible, the local regional center will test, diagnose and assess the potential client. Once established as qualified, the client will then be assigned a case manager/service coordinator whom he/she will go to for information and assistance in finding and obtaining desired services.

​Commonly Provided Services Include:

• Individual Program Planning (IPP)
• Individual Education Planning (IEP)
• Respite Care
• Behavioral Intervention
• In-Home Support Services (IHSS)

​For more information, visit:
​http://www.dds.ca.gov/RC/Home.cfm

​Local Regional Centers:

• Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center (Eastern LA county including Alhambra and Whittier)
• San Gabriel/Pomona Regional (Eastern LA county including El Monte, Monrovia, Pomona and Glendora)
• Regional Center of Orange County
• Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center

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More locations: http://www.dds.ca.gov/RC/RCList.cfm