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CalFresh Benefits – November 2025

Why are November CalFresh benefits delayed? CalFresh is a federal food assistance program known as Supplemental Nutritional Program (SNAP) commonly known as Food Stamps. CalFresh benefits are 100% federally funded.Due to the federal government shutdown, the...

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Service Providers: Grow Your Team with the DSP Internship Program!

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) Internship Program is a meaningful statewide initiative all California service providers are encouraged to participate in! It’s a great opportunity to hire and keep more DSPs! Each intern placed with a service provider...

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What are California Regional Centers?

Welcome to the Lanterman & Friends world created by California’s Department of Developmental Services and the Regional Centers to give cape-less superheroes like you thrilling videos that explain how we work and what supports are available for YOU! This...

Emergency go-bag kit with a red rolling duffel bag and organized contents displayed. Items include labeled packs for Personal Hygiene, Tools + First Aid, Food + Water, Shelter + Warmth, and Light + Comms. Visible supplies include face masks, gloves, ponchos, rope, goggles, a flashlight, emergency blanket, tube tent, whistle, first aid kit, multi-tool, water pouches, food bars, notebook with pencil, radio, and various hygiene items such as toothbrush, soap, tissues, and wipes. Most items are shown in sets of three, indicating a 3-person emergency preparedness kit.

Free Emergency Go-Kits – Now with Expanded Eligibility!

We still have about 400 go-kits left to give out. DDS has expanded eligibility, allowing more people to receive one. You may now qualify if you live with a parent, relative, or legal guardian! (Before, only those living independently or with support could get...

Side-by-side English and Spanish covers of the RESCUE Bulletin – Summer 2025. Both feature an AI-generated image of a family evacuating during a wildfire, with a woman and child in the foreground and a firefighting helicopter in the background. English title reads “Summer Ready,” and Spanish title reads “Listos Para el Verano.”

Summer 2025

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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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You’re Invited: Wildfire Resilience Workshop Series: Share Your Voice!

You’re Invited: Wildfire Resilience Workshop Series: Share Your Voice!  You’re invited to join the Wildfire Regional Priority Projects Workshop Series, hosted by Ventura County Resource Conservation District. These community-focused workshops...

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Immigration Resources

Find links to immigration resources,...

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RESCUE Tri-Counties Disaster Preparedness Program

Tri-Counties Regional Center is pleased to announce the official launch of our in-house disaster preparedness program designed for those served by Tri-Counties Regional Center (TCRC), their families, and their service providers. But what does RESCUE mean?...

Wildfire Recovery Storybook Resource

Wildfires remain a serious concern in California, and recovery can be especially difficult for those we serve. Recently, DDS asked our Emergency Response Coordinator to review a trauma support resource initially created in Hawaii to see if it could help our...