REGIONAL CENTER
Whether you're still exploring eligibility, trying to get your service coordinator to respond, or wondering whether the Self-Determination Program might be a fit, Jessica Polonsky is your sherpa for the system — helping you figure out what comes next and keep things moving.
Book a free intro callCalifornia's Regional Centers coordinate services and funding for both minors and adults with developmental disabilities. For many families, they become one of the most important sources of long-term support outside of school.
But eligibility isn't automatic, the paperwork is work, and the services your child receives can vary somewhat depending on your Regional Center. Knowing what to ask for matters so you don't get stuck in the system.
Families come to us at very different points. Here's what support looks like at each one.
You've heard the Regional Center can help, but the intake process and eligibility rules feel like a maze. We help with:
Getting in is only the first step. We offer:
As a certified Independent Facilitator, I guide you through:
The Self-Determination Program (SDP) gives Regional Center clients more choice over how their services are designed. Instead of relying only on traditional vendored services, you receive an individual budget and greater control in choosing the providers and supports that fit your family.
The appeal is flexibility. The trade-off is complexity.
That's where an Independent Facilitator comes in. Jessica Polonsky offers customized, full-service planning built around your family's actual needs, not just the system's checklist.
HAVE QUESTIONS?
Schedule a free 20-minute consultation.
We'll help you figure out what comes next.
Book a free intro callAlso offered: IEP & 504 advocacy, twice-exceptional support, and parent coaching.
