Systems and Standards Research & Reports
Assuring Equitable Funding of Services for Children with Developmental Disabilities
A longstanding issue in California has been disparities in purchase of services for ethnic and racial groups served by the state's 21 Regional Centers. A study from Public Counsel highlights the minimal progress that has been made toward equity despite legislative calls for change over several years. The report offers policy recommendations, including adjustments to the way Regional Centers are funded.

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Examining Racial and Ethnic Inequities Among Children Served Under California’s Developmental Services System: Where Things Currently Stand
Children with Special Health Care Needs in California: A Profile of Key Issues
Confronting Inequities in California’s Funding of Services for Children with Developmental Disabilities: A Sobering View of Our Current Standpoint