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/