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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.

Filter Directives

  • March 29, 2021

    Guidance Regarding Reimbursement for Transportation Services for Alternative Nonresidential Services

  • March 29, 2021Rates

    Guidance Regarding Rates for New Vendors for Alternative Nonresidential Services

  • March 23, 2021

    Funding Available to Develop 2 Homes Specific to Individuals Transitioning from Porterville DC: Seeking Letters of Interest from Regional Centers

  • March 17, 2021

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

  • March 16, 2021

    SANDIS Contact Fields Changes – Consumer Contact Type

  • March 9, 2021

    Contacting Consumers Ages 16-64 Regarding Eligibility for COVID-19 Vaccination

  • March 1, 2021

    2021 Purchase of Service Disparities Data Meetings and Reporting

  • February 18, 2021

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

  • February 12, 2021

    Contacting Consumers Regarding Eligibility for COVID-19 Vaccination

  • January 29, 2021

    Contacting Consumers and Planning for COVID-19 Activities

  • January 27, 2021Reporting Requirements

    Guidance Regarding Reporting Requirements for Alternative Nonresidential Services

  • January 15, 2021

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

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