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.

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Directives

December 13, 2022Regional Center Performance Measures

Regional Center Performance Measures – Early Start, Timely Access to Early Start Services
December 13, 2022Regional Center Performance Measures

Regional Center Performance Measures – Early Start, Child Find and Identification
December 5, 2022

Establishment of the Office of The Ombudsperson
December 2, 2022Self-Determination Program

Self-Determination Program: Extensions & Standardized Vendorization Packet
December 1, 2022

Alternative Nonresidential Services
December 1, 2022

Tailored Day Services
November 23, 2022

Remote Services – Day Programs and Independent Living Services
November 18, 2022

Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
November 16, 2022

Guidance on Payments for Restored Services
November 8, 2022Home and Community-Based Services

Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Final Rule: Initial Guidance Regarding Non-Compliant Service Providers
November 2, 2022

Requirements for Regional Center Biennial Vendor File Reviews
October 22, 2022

Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19

Directives

Directives

Regional Center Performance Measures – Early Start, Timely Access to Early Start Services

Regional Center Performance Measures – Early Start, Child Find and Identification

Establishment of the Office of The Ombudsperson

Self-Determination Program: Extensions & Standardized Vendorization Packet

Alternative Nonresidential Services

Tailored Day Services

Remote Services – Day Programs and Independent Living Services

Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19

Guidance on Payments for Restored Services

Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Final Rule: Initial Guidance Regarding Non-Compliant Service Providers

Requirements for Regional Center Biennial Vendor File Reviews

Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19

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