Welcome to the California Department of Developmental Services
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DDS Logo California Department of Developmental Services
1600 9th Street
P. O. Box 944202
Sacramento, CA 94244-2020
Info: (916) 654-1690
TTY: (916) 654-2054

Welcome to DDS

The California Department of Developmental Services is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Tree in Bloom, Sonoma Developmental Center, Photo Courtesy of Nancy Flack

Tree in Bloom at Sonoma Developmental Center
(Photo courtesy of Nancy Flack)

These disabilities include mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Highlights

Drowning Prevention Month
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has declared May 2008, as ''Drowning Prevention Month.''
Controlling Regional Center Costs (PDF)
This report to the Legislature provides prior and impending cost-containment options for regional centers.
DDS Fact Book - Tenth Edition
The DDS Fact Book offers a look at the demographics and characteristics of individuals served by DDS.
Annual Part C Grant Application
Amendment to the initial Part C Grant Application proposing to implement the Family Cost Participation Program for Early Start.