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Directives

The Department frequently distributes guidance and instructions on policy issues to regional centers (RC). All directives, program guidelines, guidance documents, and correspondence are shared here.

  • Directives are instructions RCs must follow.
  • Program Guidelines are rules RCs must follow for specific programs.
  • Guidance documents share details on items RCs are encouraged to do or approaches to consider, but are not mandated.
  • Correspondence documents are how the Department shares helpful information with the RCs.

Access the latest directives, guidance, and policy updates from the Department.

Archives

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D-2025-Regional Center Operations-004 REV: Provider Directory – Standardized Vendorization

March 27, 2026

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C-2025-Regional Center Operations-002: Tracking Expenses for the California Public Records Act

December 23, 2025

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D-2025-Regional Center Operations-004: Provider Directory – Standardized Vendorization

November 14, 2025

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G-2025-Regional Center Operations-001: Regional Center Governing Board Approval of Contracts

May 22, 2025

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D-2025-Regional Center Operations-002: Performance Contract Guidelines and Regional Center Performance Measures Fiscal Year 2025-2026

March 14, 2025

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D-2025-Regional Center Operations-001: Purchase of Service Data Meetings, Reporting and Website Posting Requirements

January 31, 2025

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D-2025-Community Services Division-002: Required Changes to Conflict-Of-Interest Policies

January 30, 2025

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Updated Claiming Deadline for Regional Center Operations Expenditures Funded by ARPA

October 13, 2023

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Claiming for Regional Center Operations Expenditures Funded by the American Rescue Plan Act

June 30, 2022

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Availability of Personal Protective Equipment

June 8, 2020

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Regional Center Messaging to Local Communities during COVID-19 Outbreak

May 1, 2020

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Guidance for Regional Center Monitoring Staff and Activities

March 18, 2020

Contact Information

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 944202
Sacramento, CA 94244-2020

Info: 833-421-0061
Email: info@dds.ca.gov
TTY: 711

Early Start BabyLine Services and Referrals

Info: 800-515-BABY (800-515-2229)
Email: earlystart@dds.ca.gov

Contact

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 944202
Sacramento, CA 94244-2020

Info: 833-421-0061
Email: info@dds.ca.gov
TTY: 711

Location

1215 O Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

Helpful Resources

Early Start BabyLine Referrals
Info: 800-515-BABY (800-515-2229)
Email: earlystart@dds.ca.gov
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