Department of Developmental Services (DDS)

Contact

• Email: pio@dds.ca.gov
• Phone: 833-421-0061

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Description

The California Department of Developmental Services is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.

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Services

Early Intervention Services

The Early Start (ES) program is California’s early intervention services program for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or at risk for having a developmental disability and their families. Early Start services are available statewide and are provided in a coordinated, family-centered system.