California State and Regional Resources

• California Department of Developmental Services (DDS)

• Regional Centers Directory

• California State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD)

Housing and Independent Living

• Section 8 Housing Assistance

• California Housing and Community Development (HCD)

• ILC Directory (Independent Living Centers)

Employment and Vocational Training

• California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)

• WorkAbility Program

• America’s Job Centers of California (AJCC)

Healthcare and Behavioral Services

• Medi-Cal (California Medicaid)

• Behavioral Health Services Directory

• California Children’s Services (CCS)

Education and Advocacy

• Disability Rights California (DRC)

• Family Resource Centers Network of California (FRCNCA)

• California Parent Organizations for Individuals with Disabilities

Community and Social Inclusion

• Best Buddies California

• Special Olympics Southern California / Special Olympics Northern California

• California Parks and Recreation

Emergency and Safety Resources

• 211 California

• California Office of Emergency Services (OES)

• MedicAlert Safe Return Program

Financial and Legal Support

• Social Security Administration (SSA)

• Conservatorship and Special Needs Trust Resources

• Golden State Pooled Trust

Other Relevant Organizations

• Autism Society of California

• The Arc of California