What transition services does Regional Center provide?

Planning for transition to adulthood begins at age 14 and is a collaborative effort between the IEP team, Regional Center, and other relevant agencies such as the Department of Rehabilitation where appropriate. The school district bears the primary responsibility for coordinating these services as long as the child is enrolled in special education, but Regional Center should be involved in some capacity, and the IPP should reflect transitional goals. Some Regional Centers will transfer consumers to a new service coordinator at age 14 if they have a separate department for transition-age children. Preparation for the transition to adulthood may involve aspects such as development of independent living skills, plans for where your child will live as an adult, preparation for work or training programs, and more.

See our article The Transition to Adulthood for more information.