North Los Angeles County Regional Center (NLACRC)

The Center was organized in accordance with the provisions of the lanterman developmental disabilities services act (the lanterman act) of the welfare and institutions code of the state of California. In accordance with the lanterman act, the Center works in partnership with people with developmental disabilities, their families, local communities, service providers and the government. The Center's mission is to create a community (including families) where each individual with a developmental disability has the opportunity to live a healthy, productve and inclusive life. The Center strives to lessen developmental delays in infants and young children and minimize the risk of developmental disabilities. Among the services and support the Center provides or coordinates are diagnosis and assessment, individualized planning and service coordination, early intervention and prevention, community living options, supported work and vocational programs, advocacy, training and educational opportunities, and other support services for consumers and families. The Center served over 34,000 consumers in the fiscal year ending june 30, 2023.