Resources for Consumers & Families

Regional centers have a mandate not only to serve individuals with developmental disabilities, but to provide services in the most cost-effective manner possible.

We are required by the Lanterman Act to use all other resources or generic resources first before using regional center funds.

A generic agency is one that has a legal responsibility to serve all members of the general public and receives public funds for providing those services.

Generic services and supports are available to anyone in the community. These include services and supports provided by government agencies such as Medi-Cal, Social Security and senior services.

Generic services and supports may also be provided through natural supports, school districts, non-government organizations such as Easter Seals Society, family service agencies, religious organizations, etc.