Regional Center of Orange County

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The Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC) is a private, nonprofit organization contracted by the State of California to coordinate lifelong services and support for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. The regional center is the first stop for those seeking to obtain local services and support to help them live safely and with dignity in the community. RCOC serves over 28,000 Orange County residents with autism, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and intellectual cognitive disabilities.

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Annual Spotlight Awards

You all know a person, group, or organization that deserves recognition! *Nominations are OPEN for 2026 Awards Ceremony* The Spotlight Awards are one way to acknowledge their contributions to improving […]

Getting Started: Am I Eligible for Services?

Who is Eligible for Regional Center Services? Being diagnosed with a developmental disability is not solely enough to qualify. Select an age category below for more information regarding eligibility criteria, […]

Self-Determination Program

What is Self-Determination? In October 2013, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed into law the Self-Determination Program, which provides individuals and their families more freedom, control, and responsibility in choosing […]

Legislative News

January 13, 2026

Information on Governor's January Budget Proposal

en español tiếng việt 한국어 To Our Community: On January 9, 2025, Governor Newsom released his proposed state budget for the next fiscal year, which starts on July […]

Announcements

September 3, 2025

September Board Meeting with NCI presentation

Join us on Thursday, September 4th at 6:00pm for our Board of Directors meeting, which this month will also include a presentation on RCOC’s National Core Indicators (NCI) results. You […]

Announcements

March 21, 2025

RCOC is active in our local communities

RCOC Parent and Board Member Liza Krassner attended a townhall meeting hosted by Congressman Dave Min (D – Irvine) in Newport Beach. The Regional Center of Orange County is active in […]

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Resources

Community Resources

Workshops, Seminars and Training It is important for the Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC) parents, family members of people with developmental disabilities, and persons served to have good information […]

Resources & Support Groups

Families and loved ones of individuals with developmental disabilities have various community resources available. Check out our Recreation Resource Guides Recreation Resource Guide Guía de Recursos de Recreación – Español […]

Resources for Service Providers

Information for Current Service Providers Service Provider Lists Current Service Provider List, Including Rate Information (updated daily) Current Service Providers Sorted by Vendored Date Service Provider Tools If you have […]