DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES 2020 MAY REVISION HIGHLIGHTS
The Department of Developmental Services (Department) is responsible for administering the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act (Lanterman Act). The Lanterman Act provides for the coordination and provision of services and supports to enable people with developmental disabilities to lead more independent, productive, and integrated lives. The Early Start Program provides for the delivery of services to infants and toddlers at risk of having a developmental disability. The Department carries out its responsibilities through contracts with 21 community-based, non-profit corporations known as regional centers, two state-operated developmental centers, one state-operated community facility, and Stabilization, Training, Assistance and Reintegration (STAR) homes.
The number of individuals served by regional centers (consumers) is expected to increase from 348,187 in the current year to 366,353 in 2020-21. The ending population of individuals in state-operated residential facilities is estimated to be 302 on July 1, 2020.
2020 MAY REVISION SUMMARY
The 2020-21 May Revision includes $9.2 billion total funds ($5.5 billion General Fund [GF]) for the Department in 2020-21; a net increase of $774.6 million ($434.8 million GF) over the updated 2019-20 budget.
