The document provides information about Central Valley Regional Center (CVRC), one of 21 regional centers in California established by the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act to coordinate services and support for individuals with developmental disabilities. CVRC serves the counties of Tulare, Kings, Fresno, Madera, Merced and Mariposa, providing services such as assessments, case management, day programs, and funding for resources.

1. CVRC
Central Valley Regional Center
Josh Winters
Cheryl Whittle
Wednesday 6-8:50

2. History
 On July 1, 1969 the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities
Services Act went into effect in California.
 Authored by Frank D. Lanterman, this act is foundation for all
services to individuals with Developmental Disabilities are
built.
 21 Regional Centers in California to serve as “fixed points of
contract in the community for persons with Developmental
Disabilities and their families.

3. Funding
 Through Lanterman Act
 Medicaid Waiver
 SSI

4. C. V. R.C. Practices
 C. Coordinating resources and collaborating with other
agencies to develop the best services for consumers and
families.
 V. Valuing diversity.
 R. Respecting individual rights and choices.
 C. Committing to excellence, honesty, and cost effectiveness
in service delivery.

5. Goals
 Advocate for persons with Developmental Disabilities
 Identify Client and Family needs and to establish a person-
centered plan
 Provide the most effective client services through
community resources
 Assist communities in preventing and early identification of
Developmental Disabilities
 To Assist in the establishment of new and innovative
programs and to expand existing community resources.

6. Mission
 To help individuals with Developmental
Disabilities and children at risk to reach their
goals.

7. Organizational Structure

8. Who Qualifies?
 Children and Adults who are substantially handicapped.
 Qualifying conditions include Mental Retardation, Cerebral
Palsy, Epilepsy, and Autism.
 The onset of these conditions must have been prior to age
18.
 Infants and young children under age 3 may be served as
“high risk” or “at risk” because of a significant delays in one
or more developmental areas.

9. Services Provided
 Assessment  Activities for people with
Developmental Disabilities
 Evaluation
 Funding of Resources
 Diagnosis
 Respite Care
 Case Management  ILP Services
 Day Programs
 Group Homes

10. Populations At Risk
 Developmental disabled aged birth to death.
 Autism
 Cerebral Palsy
 Epilepsy
 Mental Retardation
 Other conditions similar or related to Mental
Retardation that require similar treatment

11. Community Context
 Referral based by
Parents, Teachers, Relatives, Doctors, the Individual
themselves or anyone who suspects a
Developmental Disability.
 Utilization of Generic Resources
 Counties served:
Tulare, Kings, Fresno, Madera, Merced and
Mariposa
 All ethnic groups served
 Upper, Middle and Lower class clients.

12. Sources
 CVRC.org
 http://www.dds.ca.gov/Statutes/LantermanAct.cfm
 http://www.dds.ca.gov/