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What are Alternative Services?


Learn more about Alternative Services by reading the Family Engagement Guide and be sure to check out the FAQs.

On August 31, 2020, as a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) issued a Directive allowing regional center funded services to be provided in alternative ways. Alternative services are potentially available to make sure individual client needs continue to be met, to keep our provider workforce intact, and to allow the regional center system to continue receiving federal funding.

If a regional center service provider is not able to provide their service in the same way it was provided before the pandemic or in a different location or remotely, then they may offer an alternative service. The alternative service could be very different from what the provider typically offers. Our clients and families must agree to the alternative service(s).

DDS has posted a Family Member Engagement Guide to help clients and families think about current needs as it relates to alternative services. DDS also posted list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding alternative services intended for clients, family members, service providers and the general community.

The Engagement Guide, FAQs and full Directive can be found by clicking on the “Alternative Services” tab on the DDS website.

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