Supporting ALL to Thrive

We are dedicated to providing services and supports for Californians with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families to live the life of their choosing in their communities.

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Our Vision

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities experience respect for their culture and language preferences, their choices, beliefs, values, needs, and goals, from a person-centered service system made up of a network of community agencies that provide high quality, outcome-based and equitable services.

Nuestra Visión

Las personas con discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo serán respetadas por sus preferencias culturales y lingüísticas, sus decisiones, creencias, valores, necesidades y metas, apoyados por un sistema de servicios centrado en las personas formado por una red de agencias comunitarias que brindan servicios de alta calidad con resultados y servicios equitativos.

Department Executives

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California Governor

Gavin Newsom

State of California

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Secretary Kim Johnson

Secretary

Kim Johnson

CHHS

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Pete Cervinka

Director

Pete Cervinka

CA DDS

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