NLACRC: About: Budget

NLACRC Budget

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) provides funding for services and supports through state-operated developmental centers and contracts with the 21 regional centers. The NLACRC budget is largely dependent upon the funds available in the State budget.

Regional centers are required by law to provide services in the most cost-effective way possible. They must use all other resources, including generic resources, before using any regional center funds. A generic resource is a service provided by an agency that has a legal responsibility to provide services to the general public and receives public funds for providing those services.

Some generic agencies you might be referred to are the local school district, county social services department, Medi-Cal, Social Security Administration, Department of Rehabilitation and others. Other resources may include natural supports. This is help that you may get from family, friends or others at little or no cost.