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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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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, […]

Our Services

The Regional Center of Orange County provides a wide array of services to people with developmental disabilities and their families. Below is a list of resources and information regarding options […]

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 […]

News and Announcements

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 […]

Announcements

February 20, 2025

Protect Medicaid - District 40 Profile, Congress. Y. Kim

en español tiếng việt 한국어 Cuts to Medicaid & Essential Programs Would Devastate CA’s 40th District! Representative Kim’s 219,924 constituents would be severely impacted, including: 162,484 relying on Medi-Cal for […]

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Resources

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 […]

Community Resource Development

Community Resource Development Plan Priorities – WIC Section 4679(c) Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC) considers the following areas to be priorities when submitting proposals to the […]