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California Department of Developmental Services

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DDS is the state agency responsible for coordinating services for Californians with developmental disabilities. It administers the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act, contracts with the 21 regional centers that deliver services locally, operates California's Part C early intervention program (Early Start), runs the Self-Determination Program, and holds the federal Home and Community-Based Services waiver for people with developmental disabilities jointly with the Department of Health Care Services. DDS also operates the state's remaining institutional and secure treatment capacity at Porterville Developmental Center and Canyon Springs Community Facility, and it managed the closure of Agnews, Lanterman, Sierra Vista, Sonoma and Fairview.

1215 O Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814

(833) 421-0061 Website

Services: Case Management; Family Support / System Navigation; Advocacy / Policy; Early Childhood Intervention / Evaluations / Screenings; Housing / Residential; Day Programs; Job Training / Employment; Crisis / Emergency Services; Healthcare

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