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California Department of Developmental Services1600 9th Street
P. O. Box 944202
Sacramento, CA 94244-2020
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Welcome to DDS
The California Department of Developmental Services is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.
These disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
Highlights
- Budget Highlights
- 2013 May Revision Highlights for the Department of Developmental Services.
- Press Release
- DDS Secures Expanded Federal Funding for Community-Based Services









