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Important Message From NLACRC

Dear NLACRC Community,

Later this week, the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) will be releasing a directive urging all regional centers to actively support individuals and families in light of recent events. We are sharing this in advance to ensure our community are prepared and informed.

Please take a moment to read the DDS Directive at the link below:
Message to the Community: Protecting Access to Services and Supports for ALL Californians : CA Department of Developmental Services

Given reports that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may receive information from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding individuals without legal status, it is critical that we reassure our community: regional centers do not track or report immigration status.

In this interim period, we will be taking the following steps to ensure continuity of care and stability for the individuals we serve:

At the same time, we want to take this opportunity to remind the community about the confidentiality and privacy we are entrusted to protect as a regional center. At NLACRC, we take the privacy of individuals receiving services seriously and are committed to safeguarding their information. Regional Centers and service providers are legally required, in accordance with federal and state privacy laws, to protect the information of all individuals receiving services.

This means we are prohibited by law from disclosing any information about the individuals we support and their families to anyone who might call or email and request it—except in specific legal circumstances.

Per Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) Section 4514, disclosure of confidential information and records requires written consent from the individual served or someone with legal authority to provide consent on their behalf.

On May 14, 2025, the Department of Developmental Services issued a directive to all regional centers regarding access to client information. Regional Centers and service providers are required to follow this directive at all times, whether providing services in private settings or public locations.

NLACRC is here to provide reassurance, information, and resources to our staff, service providers, and the community. Additional information and tools can be found on our website:
https://www.nlacrc.org/resource-center/

Additional information and tools can be found on our website: https://www.nlacrc.org/resource-center/

NLACRC is here to provide reassurance, information, and resources to our staff, service providers, and the community.

We stand united together.

Atentamente,
Centro Nacional de Investigación de la Calidad Ambiental (NLACRC)

Caregiver’s Authorization Affidavit: You sign a form to get the authority to enroll the child in school and get medical care. For more information visit – Options other than a guardianship | California Courts | Self Help Guide

Resources for ALL Californians

California is home to individuals and families who are US citizens, refugees, immigrants with and without documentation, or with temporary visas for education or employment.  All Californians are entitled to services to support people with developmental and intellectual disabilities under California’s Lanterman Act, after their eligibility is established by a nonprofit regional center and the use of other possible help has been completely explored. As of February 2025, the use of these services usually does not interfere with the immigration status of non-citizen participants. If non-citizens interested in these services have questions about impacts to their immigration status, they may wish to review this guía y consultar con un proveedor de servicios legales de inmigración.

The resources on the Governor’s Immigration and California Families webpage can help answer questions and provide support for individuals and families.  Additional information also is available at the links below:

Resources for ALL Californians – Translations

Conozca sus derechos formulario de la Oficina de Asuntos de Inmigrantes del Condado de Los Ángeles y un PLAN DE PREPARACIÓN FAMILIAR PASO A PASO desde Centro de recursos legales para inmigrantes Y aquí hay un enlace a Tarjetas Rojas | Centro de Recursos Legales para Inmigrantes | ILRC (disponible en varios idiomas).

Plan De Preparación Familiar
Step-by-Step Family Preparedness Plan
You Have Rights Flyer: English and Spanish

Separación traumática, niños migrantes y refugiados: Consejos para Padres, Cuidadores Primarios y Proveedores

Traumatic Separation and Refugee and Immigrant Children: Tips for Current Caregivers

Recursos adicionales:

Social Security number & card:

Social Security number & card | SSA

Applying for a Social Security number:

Request a Social Security number | SSA

Affidavit of Homeless Status:

Assembly Bill (AB) 1733

My Rights Hub – La coalición por los derechos humanos de los inmigrantes

Si usted o un ser querido necesita ayuda, haga clic a continuación o llame para conectarse con el equipo de respuesta rápida ante redadas de CHIRLA.

Llama al 888-624-4752

Inmigración – LAFLA: Fundación de Ayuda Legal de Los Ángeles

Inglés/Español
800-399-4529
Horario: Lunes a viernes,
De 9:00 a 17:00 horas

Vietnam del Sur
vietnamita
323-801-7923

El libro de los sueños
Mandarín cantonés
323-801-7912

Japonés
japonés
323-801-7913

Bienvenidos
Jemer/camboyano
562-304-2535

한국어
coreano
323-801-7987

Otros idiomas no listados: 800-399-4529
(Se proporcionarán servicios de interpretación)

Oficina de Asuntos de Inmigrantes del Condado de Los Ángeles – Consorcio de Gestión de Casos y Servicios Legales de Inmigración Móvil:

INGLÉS: 888.349.9695 

      普通话/广Hablante (chino): 800.520.2356 

      한국어 (coreano): 800.867.3640 

      Más (Jemer): 800.867.3126 

TAGALOG (filipino): 855.300.2552 

      Hindi (Hindi): 855.971.2552 

      ภาษาไทย (Tailandés): 800.914.9583 

TIẾNG VIỆT (vietnamita): 714.477.2958

Oficina de Asuntos de Inmigrantes del Condado de Los Ángeles (OIA) Iniciativa de subvenciones para el fortalecimiento de capacidades de las organizaciones comunitarias centradas en los inmigrantes:

Para obtener recursos e información adicionales, visite la Oficina de Asuntos de Inmigrantes del Condado de Los Ángeles en inmigrantes.lacounty.gov.