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Last verified 2026-05-11

KEY AGENCIES & RESOURCES

Medicaid Waiver Intake

California Department of Health Care Services

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IDD Agency

California Department of Developmental Services

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Protection & Advocacy

Disability Rights California

Visit site 1-800-776-5746

Parent Training Center

Matrix Parent Network and Resource Center / California PTI network

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Family-to-Family Health Center

Family Voices of California

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Special Education (DOE)

California Department of Education Special Education

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Aging & Disability Resource Center

California ADRC / Aging and Disability Resource Center

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Transition Resources

California Transition Alliance

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NOTABLE WAIVERS

Home and Community-Based Alternatives Waiver

Source

People who need nursing facility or hospital level care and can be served at home.

Waitlist: Verify current availability with DHCS and waiver agencies.

Developmental Disabilities Waiver / Regional Center services

Source

Regional Center consumers with developmental disabilities.

Waitlist: Regional Center intake and service planning control access.

HIDDEN GEMS

California Self-Determination Program

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Lets eligible Regional Center consumers control a person-centered budget.

Tip: Ask the Regional Center about orientation, FMS, and independent facilitator options.

California IHSS Protective Supervision

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Can be critical for families supporting people who need continuous supervision at home.

Tip: Document unsafe behaviors, frequency, and why redirection/supervision is needed.

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KEY AGENCIES & RESOURCES

Medicaid Waiver Intake

California Department of Health Care Services

Visit site

IDD Agency

California Department of Developmental Services

Visit site

Protection & Advocacy

Disability Rights California

Visit site 1-800-776-5746

Parent Training Center

Matrix Parent Network and Resource Center / California PTI network

Visit site

Family-to-Family Health Center

Family Voices of California

Visit site

Special Education (DOE)

California Department of Education Special Education

Visit site

Aging & Disability Resource Center

California ADRC / Aging and Disability Resource Center

Visit site

Transition Resources

California Transition Alliance

Visit site

NOTABLE WAIVERS

Home and Community-Based Alternatives Waiver

Source

People who need nursing facility or hospital level care and can be served at home.

Waitlist: Verify current availability with DHCS and waiver agencies.

Developmental Disabilities Waiver / Regional Center services

Source

Regional Center consumers with developmental disabilities.

Waitlist: Regional Center intake and service planning control access.

HIDDEN GEMS

California Self-Determination Program

Visit

Lets eligible Regional Center consumers control a person-centered budget.

Tip: Ask the Regional Center about orientation, FMS, and independent facilitator options.

California IHSS Protective Supervision

Visit

Can be critical for families supporting people who need continuous supervision at home.

Tip: Document unsafe behaviors, frequency, and why redirection/supervision is needed.