Serving Californians with Developmental Disabilities
The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) ensures that Californians with developmental disabilities have the opportunity to lead independent, productive lives in their community of choice. DDS oversees the coordination and delivery of services to more than 330,000 individuals who have cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities, Down syndrome, autism, epilepsy and related conditions through a network of 21 regional centers and state-operated facilities.
State Budget
Fiscal Year 2020-21
DDS budget documents
Updated InformationConsumers' Rights Complaints and Fair Hearing Requests
Legislative Report
February 2020
Learn MoreApproval of the 1915(c) Waiver Amendment
Addition of State-Operated CCHs, EBSHs, and Mobile Crisis Teams
Effective April 1, 2020
Learn MoreCoronavirus
March 2020
Information & Resources
Learn MoreSafety Net Plan
Activities & Service Options
Updated January, 2020
Learn MoreRate Study
Community-Based Services
2020 report
Learn MoreMental Health Services Act
Request for Proposals
Effective January 9, 2020
Lear MoreApproved Waiver Amendment
Rate Increases
Effective January 1, 2020
Learn MoreReimbursement Rates
2020 Updates
Latest information
Learn MoreMinimum Wage
2020 Rate Changes
Latest information
Learn MoreDirectives to Regional Centers
Letters of Guidance, Instruction
Current documents
Learn MoreLanterman Act
Current Law
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Individuals Served
21
Regional Centers
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