In 1965, the California Legislature determined that the best way to provide community-based services to citizens with developmental disabilities and their families was through partnerships with local private sector organizations.
These local organizations are known as regional centers. Harbor Regional Center is one of 21 such centers in California operating under contract with the California Department of Developmental Services. The legislation that created the regional center system is called the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act. It is named after Mr. Frank Lanterman, a California legislator with vision who first conceived this unique and progressive government-private sector partnership. The Lanterman Act sets forth in detail the mandates under which regional centers operate. The Lanterman Act is available on line at www.dds.cahwnet.gov
Our major source of funding is a combination of state and federal government programs, but we also receive funding for specific projects or purposes from foundations, businesses, and individuals.
Harbor Regional Center is organized by the following Departments and Offices: Executive Office, Department of Infant and Childrens Services, Department of Childrens and Adult Services, Department of Community Services, Office of Human Resources, Office of Information and Development, Department of Administration. See below for "More Inside", for information about what each Department does, and links to each Department Manager. |
