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Can my child qualify for Lanterman Act services from Regional Center under age 3?

Published: Aug. 27, 2024

Prior to age 3, children receive early intervention services from Regional Center if they have or are at risk of developmental delays or disabilities. Because early intervention services use a different stream of funding and are based on different eligibility criteria, parents will often be told that children cannot receive Lanterman Act services such as the Medi-Cal waiver until age 3. This is incorrect. However, children under age 3 must have a diagnosed developmental disability that will continue to qualify them for Regional Center eligibility after age 3. For more about eligibility and what services may be provided under the Lanterman Act, see this article.

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