Services We Provide
Services We Provide
Our Services
Harbor Regional Center is committed to providing innovative and person-centered services, support, and information for the individuals we serve.
Harbor List of Services
This list includes services commonly purchased by Harbor Regional Center and descriptions of each service. This list was adapted from DDS’ List of Services. This list does not fully include all Harbor Regional Center services and supports.
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Fact Sheets
Fact sheets are brief informational documents on a variety of topics and services offered through Harbor Regional Center.
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Services by Age Group
Services or supports for each person are determined on an individualized basis through the person-centered planning process. Harbor has established policies related to purchased services.
Services for Ages 0-5
If you have a concern about your child’s development or if you are supporting a young child who needs specialized care or has a disability, there is help and support through our Early Start services! The Early Start program is California’s early intervention program for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or at risk for having a developmental disability and their families. Early Start services are available throughout the state.
For the next few years, at least until your infant or toddler is three years old, we will be working hand in hand with you to provide the best possible early intervention services for your child. You are not alone. You are part of a caring community and team. We are here to listen and provide you with information, services, and supports. We encourage families to be active participants in the process of planning and decision-making.
- Referral to Community Resources, including Health Services
- Assessment and Consultation with Specialists and Professionals
- Assistive Technology
- Behavior Intervention Services
- Childcare Assistance
- Durable Medical Equipment
- Family Support
- Home Health Supports
- Individualized Planning and Service Coordination
- Infant Development Services
- Insurance, Co-payment, Coinsurance, and Deductible Assistance
- Respite Services
- Therapy Services, such as Physical, Occupational and/or Speech/Language
- Translation/Interpretation Services
- Transportation
Child Development
From birth to five years, children should reach milestones in development—in the way they play, learn, speak, act, and move. Tracking your child’s development and taking action early when you have a concern can be instrumental in getting them the support they may need.
The Centers for Disease Control Prevention offers free materials and resources through their “Learn the Signs. Act Early” program. These materials are not a substitute for standardized, validated developmental screening tools used by qualifying professionals. Many of the tools are downloadable, free, and available in many languages.
Early Start
The Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities is provided under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part C. Infants and toddlers from birth to 36 months may be eligible for early intervention services if they have a developmental delay in cognitive, communication, social or emotional, adaptive, or physical and motor development, including vision and hearing; an established risk condition with a high probability of resulting in delayed development; or high risk of having a substantial developmental disability due to a combination of biomedical risk factors, as diagnosed by qualified personnel.
Who provides early intervention services?
Early intervention services that are needed for each eligible infant or toddler are purchased or arranged by a regional center or a local education agency. Family Resource Centers provide family support services.
How much do services cost?
Evaluation, assessment, and service coordination are free. Public or private insurance is accessed for medically necessary therapy services, including speech, physical, and occupational therapies. Services that are not covered by insurance will be purchased or provided by regional centers or local education agencies.
Early Start Videos
These videos offer some information about Early Start services and transitioning from Early Start services.
Early Childhood & Transition Resource Lookup
This tool helps families, professionals, and other stakeholders find information on early childhood (children ages birth to 3) and transition (children ages 3-5) resources in California. If you have any questions or feedback, please email EarlyStart@dds.ca.gov.
Social Recreation Services
The California State Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22 included an important change regarding social recreation, camp, and other services. During the economic recession, budget reductions brought about changes to the law that prohibited regional centers from purchasing these services. However, the 2021-22 Budget Act restored the ability for regional centers to fund social recreation, camps, and other services.
The Service Policy was approved by the Department of Developmental Services on May 26, 2022.
We are continuously working to identify local organizations and programs to become a vendor for this service. Harbor Regional Center works with a contracted Financial Management Service (FMS) provider on all payments. Please speak with your service coordination team regarding your interests.
Social Recreation Vendors for Harbor Regional Center