Goals

There is a variety of post-high school options available for students with disabilities. Learn about these options and how to find the best one for your child.

The school has a duty to protect children with disabilities from bullying. Learn about how to hold the school responsible for responding and prevent further bullying.

The IHSS Career Pathways program provides additional training for parent providers. Learn about various incentives, resources to find classes, and instructions for reporting hours.

Once your young adult leaves the school system, Regional Center will assume primary responsibility for services. You'll help your young adult prepare for that transition.

Check in with how your self-care is going and get guidance to make sure your needs are always met.

If you have concerns about your child's development, you may want to pursue a medical diagnosis to open doors for receiving services.

Complete a few simple tasks for your child's IEP, therapies, and insurance, and make the most of your Undivided account.

Medi-Cal offers many services to eligible children and families. Learn whether you're helping your child make the most of their benefits.

Find out what to include in your child's IEP in order to get more effective supports for your child in the classroom.

Determine eligibility, apply, appeal and optimize California public benefits for your child: Regional Center, IHSS, CCS and Medi-Cal.

Protective supervision is an IHSS service for recipients who require 24/7 supervision to prevent injury to themselves or others. Find out if your child qualifies.

If your child is under age three, they may qualify for services from your local Regional Center. Find out if your child qualifies here.

Learn more about the therapies available to your child and how to access them.

California Children’s Services (CCS) is a state program that provides and funds diagnostic and treatment services to children under age 21 with CCS-eligible medical conditions. Find out if your child is eligible for CCS here.

A child is eligible for an IEP if they meet the criteria for one of 13 eligibility categories and if they cannot make adequate progress in school without special education services. Find out if your child is eligible here.

Regional Center can provide funding for a wide variety of services. Are you taking advantage of everything your child is eligible for?

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) provides home-based personal care and related services so that people with disabilities can remain safely in their communities. Find out if your child qualifies for IHSS here.

Paramedical services are services ordered and directed by the child’s physician or other licensed medical provider. IHSS can provide funding for paramedical services for a child with disabilities. Find out if your child qualifies here.

Medi-Cal is a need-based program that evaluates an applicant’s income and resources to determine eligibility. Even if your income exceeds Medi-Cal's qualifying threshold, your child might still be eligible for coverage. Find out if your child qualifies for Medi-Cal or the Medi-Cal waiver.

Accommodations provided under a 504 plan are designed to give children with disabilities access to the learning environment. To qualify, a child must have a disability that interferes with learning in their general education classroom. Find out if your child qualifies here.

Learn about the eligibility criteria to receive services from Regional Center.

The school's broad emergency plan may not be suitable for your child. Learn how to work with your IEP team to develop a safety plan that supports your child's individual needs.

If your child experiences anxiety about school, leaves early, or avoids going entirely, this guide will help you explore potential solutions with your IEP team.

Individuals with certain disabilities and developmental delays can receive extra services and funding from Regional Center. Get help applying for these benefits in our step-by-step guide.