Helping Everyone Thrive

We are dedicated to creating a system that focuses on each person's unique needs and goals. We provide fair and high-quality support for people with developmental disabilities.

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Upcoming Events

Quality Incentives Program (QIP) Workgroup Meeting

June 16, 2025 | 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Quality Incentives Program (QIP) Workgroup Meeting

September 15, 2025 | 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Quality Incentives Program (QIP) Workgroup Meeting

December 15, 2025 | 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

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Our Vision

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities experience respect for their culture and language preferences, their choices, beliefs, values, needs, and goals, from a person-centered service system made up of a network of community agencies that provide high quality, outcome-based and equitable services.

Nuestra Visión

Las personas con discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo serán respetadas por sus preferencias culturales y lingüísticas, sus decisiones, creencias, valores, necesidades y metas, apoyados por un sistema de servicios centrado en las personas formado por una red de agencias comunitarias que brindan servicios de alta calidad con resultados y servicios equitativos.

Department Executives

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California Governor

Gavin Newsom

State of California

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Secretary Kim Johnson

Secretary

Kim Johnson

CHHS

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Pete Cervinka

Director

Pete Cervinka

CA DDS

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