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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 12, 2020Emergencies

    Guidance for Regional Centers to Pay Vendors for Absences as a Result of COVID-19

  • March 12, 2020Emergencies

    Guidance for Waiving Requirements for In-Person Eligibility, Services, or Individual Program Plan Meetings and Authority to Regional Centers for Health & Safety Waiver Exemptions

  • March 12, 2020Emergencies

    Guidance for Consumers in a Day Program at High Risk for Serious Illness to Stay Home

  • March 2, 2020Self-Determination Program

    Funding to Support Implementation of the Self-Determination Program

  • November 4, 2019Self-Determination Program

    Self-Determination Service Provider Background Checks

  • October 23, 2019Emergencies

    Public Safety Power Shutoff Event

  • September 3, 2019Self-Determination Program

    Self-Determination Program: Payments for Initial Person-Centered Planning Services

  • February 13, 2019Self-Determination Program

    Self-Determination Program: Initial Person-Centered Planning Services

  • January 11, 2019Self-Determination Program

    Self-Determination Program: Individual Budget Development and Spending Plan

  • December 21, 2018Self-Determination Program

    Self-Determination Program: Financial Management Services Rates

  • December 21, 2018Self-Determination Program

    Self-Determination Program: Financial Management Services

  • December 21, 2018Self-Determination Program

    Self-Determination Program: Independent Facilitators

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