​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Family Resources

• Regional Centers: CA Department of Developmental Services ​
  The Department of Developmental Services oversees the coordination and delivery of services for Californians with developmental disabilities through a statewide network of 21 community-based, non-profit agencies known as regional centers. Regional centers provide assessments, determine eligibility for services, and offer case management services. 

• California Children's Services Family Handbook 
  English | Spanish
  What parents/guardians should know about California Children's Services (CCS).

• ​California Children's Services Grievance, Appeal and State Hearin​g Factsheet - Dependent
  ​English | Spanish
  Factsheets providing information on different options/resources available to CCS beneficiaries and/or representatives.

• ​California Children's Services Grievance, Appeal and State Hearing Factsheet - Ind​ependent
  English | Spanish
  Factsheets providing information on different options/resources available to CCS beneficiaries and/or representatives​.

• Head Start: ECLKC
  Early Head Start (EHS) is a federally funded community-based program for low-income families with infants and toddlers and pregnant women.

• Family Voices of California
  Family Voices is a statewide grassroots network of families and friends speaking on behalf of children with special health care needs. The group is involved in several projects and works in partnership with agencies, advocates, and other professionals concerned with addressing the needs of families of children with special health care needs.

• Medi-Cal
  This is a public health insurance program which provides needed health care services for low-income individuals and families.

• Social Security Administration