Department of Developmental Services

Address: Health and Human Services Agency,, 1600 9th Street, 2nd Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 654-1690 Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov

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