The Regional Center System for Persons with Developmental Disabilities.

California’s service delivery system for persons with developmental disabilities makes use of “regional centers.”  A Regional Center is a local non-profit corporation that contracts with the state of California to provide the services and supports described in the Lanterman Act to persons with developmental disabilities. While regional centers do provide some direct services, such as case management and assessments to determine eligibility, they purchase services from vendors, as necessary to implement an individualized program plan. 

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