Directives

The Department frequently distributes guidance and instructions on policy issues to regional centers (RC). All directives, program guidelines, guidance documents, and correspondence are shared here.

Directives are instructions RCs must follow.
Program Guidelines are rules RCs must follow for specific programs.
Guidance documents share details on items RCs are encouraged to do or approaches to consider, but are not mandated.
Correspondence documents are how the Department shares helpful information with the RCs.

Access the latest directives, guidance, and policy updates from the Department.

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September 10, 2024

Clarification Regarding Reimbursement and Participant- Directed Services for Social Recreation Services, Camping Services and Nonmedical Therapy
September 3, 2024Rate Reform

Rate Reform, QIP, and Provider Directory Updates
September 3, 2024Quality Incentive Program

D-2024-Quality Incentive Program-001: Extension of Employment Capacity Measure and Incentive Payment
September 3, 2024Quality Incentive Program

D-2024-Quality Incentive Program-002: Extension of Employment Access Measure and Incentive Payments
August 30, 2024Workforce

C-2024-Workforce-001: Direct Service Professional Internship Program
August 28, 2024

Updates to Welfare and Institutions Code, Section 4688.22: Social Recreation Services, Camping Services and Nonmedical Therapies
August 21, 2024

Guidelines For Implementation of Changes to the Paid Internship Program Effective July 2021
August 16, 2024Rate Reform

Rate Reform, QIP, and Provider Directory Updates
August 14, 2024

Final Date to Accept Applications for Regional Center Employee Tuition Reimbursement Program
July 31, 2024Conservatorship

Guidelines to Mitigate Conflicts for Delegated Conservatorships
July 29, 2024Regional Center Performance Measures

Update – Regional Center Performance Measures – Phase I Recognition and Incentive Payment Methodology
July 19, 2024Home and Community-Based Services

Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Final Rule: Monitoring and Compliance Reporting