Goals

Learn what you need to know to renew your child's participation in the Self-Determination Program (SDP).

A conservatorship may be set up to help care for a young adult with significant support needs.

Regional Center offers a variety of services to help clients transition to legal adulthood at age 18. Learn more about these services and what may help your child.

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 district is required to initiate transition planning by a student's 16th birthday, but it's a good idea to start the ITP process early. Find out how to best plan for the transition after high school.

Get help working through all the tasks to prepare your teen for the transition to adulthood, including school supports and public benefits.

More opportunities than ever are available to students with intellectual disabilities who seek a college experience. Help your teen learn what is available and how to prepare.

Help your teen explore their interests and options so that they can take steps to be better prepared to enter college after high school.

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.

If your child has ADHD or suspected ADHD, this goal will help you communicate your concerns to the school and help your child get the educational support they need through an IEP or 504 Plan.

Supports like accommodations and services provided by the school can help your child access their education if they have challenges related to a learning disability.

If you suspect that your child needs special education services, here's how to get started and request assessment for an Individualized Education Program (IEP).

You and your school team should review your child’s 504 plan once per year. Follow this step-by-step guide with expert tips and recommendations.

Accommodations provided under a 504 plan are designed to give children with disabilities access to the learning environment. Follow this step-by-step guide to participating in the 504 plan development for your child.

Regional Center clients must meet certain criteria in order to have incontinence supplies covered. Learn what the requirements are and how to apply for this funding.

Attending your child’s IEP meeting can be overwhelming. We’ll help you learn the essentials and get prepared with this step-by-step walkthrough and IEP Assistant.

Also referred to as wandering or bolting, eloping refers to when children with disabilities leave adult supervision and potentially get into danger. These resources will help you understand why your child elopes and work to keep them safe.

If your child is eligible to continue to receive Regional Center services after age 3, it's important to learn about what services will be available.

Early intervention services end at age 3, at which point your local school district will assume responsibility for providing services. Work with your Early Start service coordinator to make a smooth transition between early intervention and your first preschool IEP.

It is very common to be denied for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) the first time around, but many families succeed after appealing by requesting a state hearing. Learn how to appeal the decision if you are denied.

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) helps fund care and supervision at home for children who need more care than typically developing children of their same age. You can apply for IHSS if your child receives Medi-Cal.

Find out what you need to know to prepare for the annual IHSS visit.

Many parents wonder if they need to set up a conservatorship for their child. There are actually multiple ways to stay involved in your child's decision-making in adulthood depending on the level of support they need.

You can use an All About Me document to quickly introduce your child to providers/teachers and remind them of your child's important details at a glance.