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Plain-language guides for adults with developmental disabilities, their families, and Regional Center service coordinators. Each one explains what a service is, who it’s for, and how to ask for it.

Guides

Understand your options

Short, clear explanations of Regional Center services, written by The Heritage Solution Network for individuals, families, and service coordinators.

  • Guide4 min read

    What are Homemaker Services?

    What Homemaker Services are, who they’re for, the household help they include, and how to ask your Regional Center. Plus how they differ from ILS.

    Related service: Homemaker Services · 860

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  • Guide5 min read

    What are Independent Living Services?

    What ILS is, who it’s for, the everyday skills people work on, and how to ask your Regional Center for it. Plus why it isn’t the same as senior “independent living.”

    Related service: Independent Living Services · 520

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  • Guide5 min read

    What are Coordinated Family Supports?

    What CFS is, who it’s for, what it helps families with, and how it works alongside your Regional Center service coordinator. Plus how to ask for it in your IPP.

    Related service: Coordinated Family Supports · 076

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Have a question we haven’t covered?

Call or email The HSN. We’re glad to explain how a service works and how to ask for it. Regional Center service coordinators can make a referral online.