Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How to get started with a Regional Center?
Find your Regional Center using your zip code here.
Look at Regional Center timeline in
slide 7 of Clover Advocates'
SDP Quick Start Guide for next steps.
What is SDP?
The Self-Determination Program (SDP) provides Regional Center clients ages 3+ and their families with more freedom, control, and responsibility in choosing services and supports to help them meet objectives in their Individual Program Plan (IPP).
Why do I need an Independent Facilitator (IF)?
Individual Facilitators (IFs) assist Regional Center clients and their caregivers with making informed decisions regarding their individual program plan (IPP) and assist in locating, accessing and coordinating services and supports they need to meet their IPP goals.
How much will it cost me?
Creation of Person Centered Plan (PCP) and SDP Transition Support services to get Regional Center (RC) clients started with SDP is 100% funded by their RC. Ongoing IF services are allocated from IPP authorized services in RC clients' SDP spending plans or self-pay.
What services can you fund under the SDP program?
All IPP authorized services based on Traditional Regional Center program funding AND new services such as Community Living Support Worker, Executive Function Coach, Independent Facilitator and Parent Coaching (see slide 13 of Clover Advocates'
SDP Quick Start Guide and
Key Terms Dictionary for more details).
How do I get started with Clover Advocates?
Please complete our
Family Services Intake Form with 10 short questions to get started today!
Check out Clover Advocates Dictionary that describes Traditional Regional Center and SDP services and breaks down different acronyms you'll hear on your journey!