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Two young siblings hold their infant brother who has Down Syndrome, the girl kisses his hand

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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The Application Process

Any person interested in receiving services from the regional center may call the local TCRC office and ask for information about eligibility for services. The receptionist will connect that caller to an Intake Service Coordinator. A parent may request...

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Who is Eligible for Early Start?

Children with a disability or developmental delay can benefit from Early Start...

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Early Start (Birth to Age 3)

An infant or toddler (birth to age 3) may be considered “at-risk” for a developmental disability if he or she has one or more problems associated with developmental delay or disability, such as low birth weight, prematurity, prenatal exposure to...

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Age 3 and Older

If a person has a developmental disability, they can be referred for services from the Regional Center. In the state of California, the term developmental disability includes five conditions. These are: intellectual disability, autism, cerebral palsy,...

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Is Your Child At-Risk?

TCRC provides free Intake and Assessment services for infants and toddlers who live in the TCRC service area and who are believed to be “at-risk” for a developmental disability. Often referrals are encouraged by a child’s pediatrician and...