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Eligibility for Regional Center Services
Early Start (Ages 0-3) Family Resource Guides
Who is eligible for services through the regional centers?
The California Legislature crafted the specific criteria that determine whether or not a person is eligible for Regional Center services. Being diagnosed with a developmental disability is not, solely, enough to qualify. The following eligibility criteria are summarized from the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) website:
How does a person apply for services through RCOC?
Early Start Standardized Information Packet
The Early Start Information Packet provides an overview of the regional center system for individuals seeking services offered under the California Early Intervention Services Act (California Government code section 95000-95004). Additionally, the information packet provides a resource guide for individual and their families on person served rights, contact information for their local regional center, the Department Office of Clients’ Rights Advocate and the protection and advocacy agency (W&I Code sections 4900-4906). For additional information, visit the DDS website.
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Referral Information for Physicians and Healthcare Providers
Physicians and healthcare providers, if you have a patient who fits any of the eligibility criteria listed above, please complete an RCOC Referral for Services Formand ask the patient or the patient’s parent to contact RCOC’s Intake and Assessment Unit at 714-796-5354 for an initial assessment to determine eligibility for services.
You can find more information about how to support individuals and families by going to our page specifically for Physicians and Healthcare Providers
Early Start Family Resource Guides
Family Introduction to Early Start Brochure
An easy-to-read overview of the benefits of early intervention during the first three years of a child’s life, this brochure explains the steps to take if you have concerns about your child’s development as well as what services are available if your child is determined eligible for Early Start.
Reasons for Concern Brochure
This resource presents information about risk factors, developmental milestones, and links to agencies that provide Early Start information, services, and support for families of children with or at risk for developmental delays or disabilities.
Early Start Family Resource Center Brochure
Parent-to-parent support through Family Resource Centers and Networks is a critical component of Early Start in California. This brochure introduces the statewide network of family resource centers, which are staffed by parents of children with special needs who actively collaborate with local regional centers and local education agencies to help parents and families access early intervention services.
Early Start Community Infographic
This resource is an illustration of Early Start agencies, within the context of other service systems. QR codes provide links to websites with information about Early Start and other community agencies that provide services to young children and their families throughout California.