The California Department of Developmental Services (“DDS”) operates a network of 21 regional care centers. Each center functions as a local hub through which services, care, and resources are made available to DDS participants. More specifically, DDS services in Riverside County are provided through the Inland Regional Center.
Inland Regional Center: Serving Riverside County
The Inland Regional Center is a non-profit agency contracted with DDS to provide services to developmentally disabled individuals living in Riverside. Additionally, this regional center also services Riverside County.
Impressively, Inland Regional Center has been in operation for more than 50 years. Along the way, it has served well over 53,000 clients. As a result, Inland Regional Center has built a strong reputation for providing world-class care to developmentally disabled individuals and their families.
DDS services in Riverside County, administered by Inland Regional Center, include:
- Eligibility assessments
- Assistance creating or revising an Individual Program Plan (“IPP”)
- Ongoing case management, including care coordinators who can pair you with the care providers you need to execute your IPP
- Helping pair individuals and families with community organizations, care providers, advocacy groups, and support groups
- Early Start Program for infants and toddlers between the ages 0-3
- A variety of residential options to help each person find the housing situation best for them
- Respite for family members and caregivers
- Transitional services for children and young adults moving into different educational or employment settings
- Information on community legal services related to conservatorships, immigration, and more.
This is far from a comprehensive list of every program or service provided by Inland Regional Center. To get a full overview of everything the center provides reach out to them directly or speak with your care coordinator. The key is that, whatever specific services you need, Inland Regional Center can help you access them.