Become a Provider

Becoming a Service Provider

Information for applicants interested in becoming a vendored service provider

Overview

Harbor Regional Center seeks out service providers who possess the valuable and essential experience, educational background, and critical skills necessary to offer a wide variety of services and supports. 

Service providers must be vendored by Harbor Regional Center (HRC) before they can provide and be reimbursed for services. “Vendorization” is the term used to describe the entire approval process involved in preparing to provide services to individuals served by the regional center. While this process often involves obtaining licenses and/or approval from other state and local agencies prior to becoming a vendor, the first point of contact is HRC’s Resource Development Team. The application process starts here, and we will be your guide throughout the entire process.

Many of the services individuals receive through the regional center are funded through state and federal money from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Therefore, California must comply with the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Final Rule. This rule sets requirements for HCBS settings, which are places where people live or receive services.

For more information on the HCBS final rule click here.

The first step to become a HRC service provider is to determine if you offer a service that meets the needs of the people served by our agency. We encourage potential service providers to visit our Request for Proposal (RFP) and Letter of Interest (LOI) sections to view HRC’s current development needs and determine whether your service meets the needs, requirements, and qualifications of the posted RFP or LOI. 

While becoming a vendor makes a provider eligible to provide services, it in no way obligates Harbor Regional Center to purchase services from that provider.

Below are some important links before you get started.

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HRC Service Provider Advisory Committee Meeting

HRC invites you to attend the next SPAC in-person meeting at our Torrance office.  

Harbor Regional Center  
Conference room A1, A2
21231 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503

Please RSVP by 09/25/23 to Leticia.Mendoza@harborrc.org  

Meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of every 2 months.

View meeting schedule for 2023

October Meeting Announcement 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

Vendorization

Below you will find answers to frequently asked questions about the process by which service providers are authorized to become providers of services and supports for the people with developmental disabilities and their families who are served by a regional center. This document has been adapted from content published by the California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to be more specific as to the HRC process.