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For Communities Navigating the Impacts of Federal Immigration Enforcement

“Know your Rights” Fact Sheets “Know your Rights” in English“Know your Rights” in Spanish    The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Visit CDSS for free immigration legal services to immigrants across the state,...

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Public Meeting Notice – National Core Indicators (NCI) Presentation

National Core Indicators Presentation Friday September 5th, 2025 4:00 PM National Core Indicators (NCI) is one tool the Department Developmental Services (DDS) uses to monitor the performance of the developmental disabilities service system and the twenty-one...

the first session of Talleres para Familias, a new pilot Spanish-language Community of Practice at TCRC.

Talleres para Familias: A Powerful Night of Community and Connection

In May, more than 30 parents gathered at the Santa Maria office of Tri-Counties Regional Center (TCRC) for a Spanish-language workshop.  For many, it was their first time attending a public meeting at the center. This was the first session of Talleres...

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From DDS: Protecting Access to Services and Supports for ALL Californians 

The message below is being forwarded to you on behalf of DDS. The Associated Press reported that the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, known as CMS, this week provided Medicaid information for several states, including California, to the...

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Immigration Resources

Find links to immigration resources,...

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Applicant-Vendor Disclosure Form from DDS (DS1891)

All vendored Service Providers are required to complete and submit the DS1891 Applicant/Vendor Disclosure Form.  The links below will take you to an instruction manual and a PowerPoint presentation that will guide you through the process of accessing the...

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Behavioral Services

Behavioral intervention services may be provided when an individual exhibits maladaptive, harmful, socially unacceptable, or developmentally unacceptable behaviors that constitute a danger or have a significant adverse effect on their participation in school...

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Behavioral Services Orientation

The Behavioral Services Orientation (BSO) is for parents, family members, and caregivers of a child who has been referred for behavioral services. In the Behavioral Services Orientation, parents and family members and other caregivers will learn about...

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California Welfare and Institutions Code Sections 4622 and 4626 of the Lanterman Act 2011

4622. The state shall contract only with agencies, the governing boards of which conform to all of the following criteria: (a) The governing board shall be composed of individuals with demonstrated interest in, or knowledge of, developmental...