Service Resource Library
Every person who receives services through the San Andreas Regional Center (SARC) has a personalized plan called an Individual Program Plan, or IPP. This plan is like a roadmap—it helps set goals for the future and lists the support and services needed to reach them.
The IPP is created during a meeting with the individual, their family (if they choose), and their SARC Service Coordinator. It includes information about what's important to the person, what they want in life, and how SARC and others can help. The plan covers many areas like school, work, health, where someone lives, and how they spend their time.
The IPP changes as the person grows and their needs or goals change. It is reviewed regularly to make sure it still fits their life.
Top 3 Highlights
📝 Your Personalized Plan – A written plan based on your goals, strengths, and needs.
🤝 Team Approach – Created with your Service Coordinator and the people you trust.
🔄 Updated Over Time – Reviewed regularly to keep up with your changing life.
Lanterman Act Connection – Family Counseling
The Lanterman Act values the family as a key part of a person’s support network. Family counseling helps strengthen relationships, resolve challenges, and improve communication—promoting stability and emotional well-being for both the individual with developmental disabilities and their family members.
Legal Foundation
W&I Code § 4512(b) – Identifies family counseling as a supportive service necessary for the individual’s developmental needs and quality of life.
W&I Code § 4646.5(a)(3) – Requires consideration of the family’s needs when developing the IPP.
Title 17, CCR § 54356 – Allows for vendored providers to deliver counseling services and sets standards for qualifications, documentation, and coordination with the planning team.