Service Resource Library
School Age Services
School-Aged Services Overview
(Ages 3–22)
If an individual is between 3 and 22 years old, San Andreas Regional Center helps support them by filling in gaps between services already provided by:
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Schools
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Health insurance
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Other community programs
The Regional Center does not replace services that schools or insurance are responsible for providing.
How to Get Help
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Talk with your Service Coordinator about which services may be right for you
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To learn more, visit:
School-Aged Services at San Andreas Regional Center
Your Service Coordinator
Each individual is assigned a Service Coordinator who helps families understand and access services. The
Service Coordinator:
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Reviews needs at least once a year
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Helps develop an Individual Program Plan (IPP) every 1–3 years
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Works with the individual and family to identify helpful supports and services
Important to Know
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By law, the Regional Center cannot pay for services that schools or insurance already cover.
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School services (such as tutoring or classroom support) are provided by the school district
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Medical services like therapy or psychiatry are usually covered by health insurance
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Some services may require a share of cost or must meet Regional Center eligibility and service guidelines
Services That May Be Available
Services are based on individual needs and may include:
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Help connecting to schools, health insurance, and community programs
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Support and advocacy at IEP (school) meetings
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Respite care and camp programs
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Day care services
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Residential placement or living supports (when needed)
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Behavior support
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Adaptive skills training (daily living and independence skills)
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Assistance accessing Medi-Cal through the Medicaid Waiver
Every Plan Is Different
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Each person’s services are based on their unique needs
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Two individuals with the same diagnosis may receive different services
Planning for Adulthood
Beginning around age 18, the Service Coordinator helps families plan for adulthood, including information about:
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SSI
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Conservatorship
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Adult services and long-term supports
Service Coordination & Case Management
Your family gets a Service Coordinator who helps plan goals, review progress, connect with providers, and link to supports throughout childhood and adolescence.
Advocacy & Support for School-Related Needs
Help navigating school supports — including attending and supporting you at Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and working with the school district.
Respite Services
Planned breaks for caregivers — short periods of supervision provided by trained staff so families can rest or attend appointments.
Day Programs & Structured Activities
Community-based programs, social skills groups, and day services that support participation, socialization, and skill-building.
Behavior Support & Modification Services
Supports to help children with challenging behaviors, increasing adaptive skills, and decreasing behaviors that interfere with learning or participation.
Adaptive Skills & Life Skills Training
Training for daily living skills, social skills, self-care, and independence, tailored to each child’s goals.
Assistance Accessing Generic Community Resources
Support finding and using services that are not directly provided by SARC but available in the community (medical, recreational, educational, vocational).
Residential Placement Support (when needed)
If a child or youth needs out-of-home care or specialized residential services, SARC helps with planning, assessments, and placement.
Transition Planning
Support planning transitions — for example, from school to adult services, or from youth programs to adult vocational and community programs.
Social Recreation
Social Recreation refers to community-based activities and programs that help individuals with developmental disabilities build social skills, friendships, and independence while participating in enjoyable, inclusive experiences.
These activities are typically:
Non-medical and non-therapy based
Focused on socialization, leisure, and community inclusion
Designed to support emotional well-being and quality of life
Examples include:
Recreational classes (art, music, dance, sports)
Social clubs or group outings
Camps and community programs
Activities that encourage peer interaction and community participation
Social Recreation services are not meant to replace educational or therapeutic services, but rather to complement them by supporting social engagement and meaningful use of free time.