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How to Refer to Early Start

Anyone can refer to Early Start including parents, medical professionals, community agencies, local education agencies, social workers, and nurses.  Referrals sent to the regional center should include family contact information, developmental...

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Intake Process

Eligibility and Assessment Any person believed to have a developmental disability, and any person believed to have a high risk of becoming the parent of a developmentally disabled infant, is eligible for initial intake and assessment services. Purpose of the...

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Lanterman and Friends

Join Lanterman and Friends for several series of short, humorous, and information-packed stories that explain the complex but critically important Regional Center system to the nearly half a million Californians with Intellectual or Developmental...

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LEAD Academy

The LEAD Academy provides an exciting framework for developing leadership capacity by outlining learning and development workshops recommended for various levels at TCRC. Individuals are encouraged to complete the foundation courses suggested for all staff....

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Lower Your PG&E Bill

If you have recently lost your job, or even if you are receiving unemployment benefits, you may qualify for a reduced energy rate through PG&E’s CARE or FERA programs. CARE and FERA are PG&E discount programs that help eligible customers pay their...

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Lower Your SoCal Gas Bill

For those who may have lost income or are experiencing hardships, SoCalGas has the following Customer Assistance Programs (opens in a new tab) to help with your gas...

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Medical Articles for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

TCRC Psychopharmacologist, James O’Hanlon, Ph.D., has written many articles over the...

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Minimum Wage Adjustment Resources

Minimum Wage Rate Adjustment 2024 Minimum Wage Letter for Service Providers – Jan 2024 Minimum Wage Rate Adjustment 2023 Minimum Wage Letter for Service Providers – Jan 2023 Minimum Wage Rate Adjustment 2022 Minimum Wage Letter for Service Providers –...

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New Employee Welcome

TCRC conducts a New Employee Welcome bi-weekly in Santa Barbara, provided that there are a minimum of three new employees to participate in the class. The course provides an overview of the California Department of Developmental Services, the Lanterman Act...

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Other Generic Services

Generic resources are other publicly funded services and supports available to people receiving services and supports from Tri-Counties Regional Center. According to the law, TCRC must exhaust all available generic resources before funding services. Many...