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Center Follow Follow Follow COVID 19 Careers Learning Portal Contact Us Transparency HomeWho is Kern Regional Center? Our Services Board of Directors Transparency & Accountability Careers Board of Directors Clients & Families What is a Developmental Disability? Lanterman Act Apply For Services Early Start Self Determination Program Foster Grandparent Program Service Provider Directory DDS & Resources Your Rights KRC’s Whistleblower Policy 4731 Complaints Lanterman Fair Hearing Process Early Start Complaints & Appeals Service Providers CMS Final Rule and HCBS Service Provider Resources RFP,CRDP & CPP Become a Service Provider Vendor & Facility Appeals News & Events News Events & Calendar Media Center Training, Webinars and Community Events HomeWho is Kern Regional Center? Our Services Board of Directors Transparency & Accountability Careers Clients & Families What is a Developmental Disability? Lanterman Act Apply for services Early Start Self Determination Program Foster Grandparent Program Service Provider Directory DDS & Resources Your Rights KRC’s Whistleblower Policy 4731 Complaints Lanterman Fair Hearing Process Early Start Complaints & Appeals Service Providers CMS Final Rule and HCBS Service Provider Resources RFP,CRDP & CPP Become a Service Provider Vendor & Facility Appeals News & Events News Events and Calendar Media Center Training, Webinars and Community Events COVID 19 Learning Portal Contact Us Read More Get A Vaccine Safe, free, effective COVID-19 vaccines are available to everyone age 12 and up—regardless of immigration or insurance status. Stay healthy, protect others and help us end the pandemic. Service Providers Many clients of Kern Regional Center (KRC) are in need of supports and services in order to live productive and satisfying lives. Clients may choose their services, supports and service providers. Clients & Families Welcome to our Service Provider Directory and Map. Using this interactive map you can find the closest Service Provider by typing in the search box your address or you can put in your zip code…. News & Events Kern Regional Center is one of 21 private, nonprofit regional centers contracted by the State of California through the Department of Developmental Services (DDS)…Kern Regional Center is one of 21 private, nonprofit regional centers contracted by the State of California through the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to coordinate community-based services and support for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Read More Board of Directors The Kern Regional Center Board of Directors is composed of at minimum 10 individuals with demonstrated interest in developmental disabilities… Read More Clients and Families Kern Regional Center’s purpose is to provide supports and services to individuals with developmental disabilities to help them achieve an independent, productive, and satisfying life. Read More Your Rights Kern Regional Center (KRC) encourages individuals to report suspected or actual illegal or improper activity, financial or otherwise. KRC will not condone any activity that is illegal or improper, whether done by an employee, board member, vendor or contractor. Read More Service Providers Find training information, up to date legislative information, regulations and vendor forms for service providers. Read More News & Events Kern Regional Center would like to share information with you on upcoming trainings, webinars, community events and news. Read More Consumers & Families Kern Regional Center’s purpose is to provide supports and services to individuals with developmental disabilities to help them achieve an independent, productive, and satisfying life. Read More Foster Grandparent Program The Kern Regional Center Foster Grandparent Program establishes person-to-person relationships between limited income adults, 55 years of age and older, to children receiving services from the Regional Center. Read More Service Provider Resources Find training information, up to date legislative information, regulations and vendor forms for service providers. Read More Governance & Transparency We are committed to providing to the public maximum access to information about our organization while maintaining required client confidentiality and compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and contract requirements with the Department of Developmental Services. Read More News Keep up with the latest news from Kern Regional Center, California Department of Developmental Services and other local resources. On January 8, 2024 DDS Materials: Self-Determination Program Updates The California Department of Developmental Services is pleased to invite you to a community meeting to review updates in the Self-Determination Program (SDP). The meeting will be a webinar format and is scheduled for January 16, or January 20, 2024. The materials for the meeting have been attached below. Materials: Power Point (27 pgs.) Register: January […] On January 2, 2024 KRC: POS Policy Revisions Public Input KRC wants your opinion on revising existing POS (purchase of service) policies regarding socialization, leisure and recreation skills. Click the link to view the draft of the revisions in English and Spanish. Please submit your feedback to feedback@kernrc.org by January 18, 2024. On January 2, 2024 DDS/KRC: iPad Lending Project Are you working with a client or family who are part of Kern Regional Center and who can benefit from an iPad and technology trainings? Let them know about our FREE iPad lending library project! Please call Gaby at 916-750-1060 for more information. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ¿Sigue usando su teléfono para asistir a reuniones virtuales? […] On January 2, 2024 DDS: Self-Determination Program (SDP) New Directives Webinar Series (DDS) California Department of Developmental Services recently released the following Self-Determination Program (SDP) directives: SDP: Updated Initial Person-Centered Plan and Pre-Enrollment Transition Supports Guidance – December 2023 (with enclosures A and B) SDP: Financial Management Services Transition Supports – December 2023 SDP: Billing Requirements for Services – December 2023 (with enclosures A and B) […] On December 27, 2023 DDS: DSP Online Training (Stipend) If you are a DSP* who provides direct support and you work 10 or more hours per week for a Regional Center provider, you could receive up to two $625 stipends (before taxes) after you complete online training courses approved by the California Department of Developmental Services. Register for classes online! ___________________________________________________________________________ Si […] On December 27, 2023 Monthly KRC Self Determination Parent Support Group JOIN US ON ZOOM! First Monday of Every Month 12pm to 1pm On December 27, 2023 KRC: Programa de Autodeterminacion Usted tiene opciones sobre como obtener servicios del Centro Regional de Kern?… reimagina los servicios y programas que se le están brindando actualmente…. obtenga más oportunidades para personalizar sus servicios y apoyos…. explora los escenarios de ¿Y si?”… diseña su mejor vida! Ally Comprehensive Services info@allycs.org (310)933-5112 Community Integration Specialists ka@4cispecialists.com (760)920-9771 First Choice Solutions […] On December 27, 2023 KRC: Self-Determination Program Did you know you have choices in how you get your services from Kern Regional Center?… reimagine the services and programs you are currently being provided…. have more opportunities to customize your services and supports…. explore the What if?” scenarios…. design your best life! Contact us to find out more! Ally Comprehensive Services info@allycs.org (310)933-5112 […] On December 27, 2023 KRC INDIVIDUALIZADO APOYO A LA AUTODETERMINACIÓN ¡Podemos ayudarle con todos los aspectos de la autodeterminación! Nuestro equipo trabajará con usted y su círculo de apoyo para abordar sus...