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Westside Regional Center

Services and Supports at Every Age

We serve people with developmental disabilities and their families on the Westside of Los Angeles, from birth through adulthood. Asking is free.

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Choose the age of the person you are asking about.

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Birth to 3 Years

  • Case Management An Early Start Service Coordinator (SC) will be assigned to develop an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and assist with arranging appropriate services.
  • Assessments Each child receives a developmental assessment to identify developmental progress and intervention needs and services.
  • Speech Therapy As your child develops, around the ages of 18—24 months, you may notice delays in speech and language.
  • Infant Development Services Infant stimulation, center-based programs, specialized instruction and parent education services may be provided at home or in a therapeutic preschool-type setting to address developmental needs.
  • Westside Family Resource and Empowerment Center (WFREC) Our parent-run center offers support groups, trainings, community resources, and referrals to generic resources.

All 17 services for Birth to 3 Years

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Apply for a Child Under 3

Already with WRC? Call your service coordinator, or (310) 258-4000.

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3 to 10 Years

  • Case Management A service coordinator (SC) will be assigned to develop an Individual Program Plan (IPP) and assist with arranging appropriate services.
  • Respite Services Parents and caregivers can receive intermittent or regularly scheduled non-medical care and supervision to provide relief to family members.
  • Social Recreation Services WRC offers social recreation services to assist individuals with social interactions and peer relations in a community setting.
  • Behavior Intervention Services Services are provided by specialists who offer training and instruction to assist families, individuals, and caregivers in developing positive strategies and techniques to manage behaviors.
  • Education Support Services (ESS) A referral to an education advocacy vendor can be made for families who need assistance with the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and /or accessing appropriate services through the school districts.

All 15 services for 3 to 10 Years

Next step

Apply for Age 3 and Older

Already with WRC? Call your service coordinator, or (310) 258-4000.

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11 to 17 Years

  • Case Management A service coordinator (SC) will be assigned to develop an Individual Program Plan (IPP) and assist with arranging appropriate services.
  • Respite Services Parents and caregivers can receive intermittent or regularly scheduled non-medical care and supervision to provide relief to family members.
  • Social Skills These time-limited classes help to improve interpersonal skills, social interactions, and communication.
  • Social Recreation Services WRC offers social recreation services to assist individuals with social interactions and peer relations in a community setting.
  • Self-Advocacy Groups The Consumer Advisory Committee (CAC) hosts self-advocacy groups located in WRC’s service area.

All 16 services for 11 to 17 Years

Next step

Apply for Age 3 and Older

Already with WRC? Call your service coordinator, or (310) 258-4000.

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18 to 22 Years

  • Adult Post-School Transition WRC offers adult services for those who have exited the school system, such as Independent Living Services and Supported Living Services, Day Services, Residential Services, and Employment.
  • Paid Internship Program (PIP) PIPs helps individuals build job skills and experience through paid internships.
  • Coordinated Career Pathways (CCP) Services A service designed for individuals exiting work activity programs, subminimum wage settings, or within two years of exiting secondary education to achieve or advance in Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE).
  • Driving Lessons/Driver’s Education Driver’s training may be an option for individuals receiving WRC supports who pass a written driving test and have access to an insured vehicle.
  • Self-Advocacy Groups The Consumer Advisory Committee (CAC) hosts self-advocacy groups located in WRC’s service area.

All 24 services for 18 to 22 Years

Next step

Apply for Age 3 and Older

Already with WRC? Call your service coordinator, or (310) 258-4000.

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23 Years and Older

  • Day Services Individuals can participate in a day program of their choice.
  • Employment Individuals can receive job coaching, supported employment, or customized employment assistance based on their needs, along with referrals to the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) for extra support.
  • Supported Living Services (SLS) and Independent Living Services (ILS) SLS is an individualized service that provides staff to assist and train individuals living on their own in all aspects of their lives.
  • Residential Services WRC has options for licensed residential homes that provide specialized care and staffing depending on the individual’s needs.
  • Transportation WRC offers various transportation services and supports: mobility training to help individuals use public transportation safely, funding for monthly bus passes or specialized/vendored transportation companies, and help accessing public transit agencies.

All 26 services for 23 Years and Older

Next step

Apply for Age 3 and Older

Already with WRC? Call your service coordinator, or (310) 258-4000.

The brochure for this age

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New to Regional Centers?

Six words you will hear first. Choose one to see what it means.

  • Your service coordinator is your main contact at WRC. They help plan and arrange the services in your plan.
  • An IPP is a written plan you make with WRC. It lists your goals and the services that help you reach them.
  • An IFSP is the plan for a baby or toddler in Early Start. It lists your family's goals and the services for your child.
  • Early Start is free help for babies and toddlers under 3 who have a delay or are at risk of one.
  • Generic resources are help that is open to everyone, like health insurance, Medi-Cal or school services. WRC checks these first.
  • A fair hearing is a meeting with a state hearing officer when you disagree with a WRC decision.

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Coming Up

  1. For Service Providers

    Independent Facilitator Round Table

    4:30 to 5:30 PM · Online

  2. Support Groups

    Informed Education Partners (IEP) Support Group

    6:30 to 8:30 PM · Online

    Register on Zoom

  3. Trainings

    Understanding and Navigating the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Program

    Online

    Register on Zoom

  4. Public Meetings

    Self-Determination Local Advisory Committee

    6:00 to 8:00 PM · Online

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Three words guide Westside Regional Center’s staff in their relationship with the individuals they serve and their families, as well as in their vision of the regional center’s role:

Listen Inform Support

It is WRC’s mission to support people with developmental disabilities, their families, and communities of choice by facilitating access to person-centered, culturally responsive services and resources.

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WRC staff together in June 2022

What Families and Clients Say

  • I would encourage parents to come to the regional center to bring their children. It’s definitely worth it. It’s a positive resource in your life.

    Dremika Dorsey Mother

  • They help me with my cooking, transportations, getting into college and going to many more activities. Come to the Westside Regional Center and get help. You can do it!

    Lissana Tamayo Adult client

  • The first time I went to the regional center I felt great ‘cause I felt like I had someone to talk to about my problems. Now with the support of the regional center I feel like I could achieve my goals because they encourage me and they tell me I should never give up.

    Emilio Martinez Adult client

About WRC: who we are and how we work

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For Service Providers

This section of our website is designed to provide information and resources for those interested in becoming service providers or those currently vendored to provide services to clients of Westside Regional Center (WRC). Click on the categories below to learn more.

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