Budget Crisis Update

7-30-2009
The Governor has signed the Budget into law.  As predicted, he did include his own additional cuts from various programs. The Governor also vetoed $50 million from the Department of Developmental Services, Regional Centers Purchase of Services, for services provided to eligible children up to age 5.
Westside Regional Center will be working closely with the DDS to inform the individuals and families that we serve, and our service providers, of how these new changes will be implemented. More details to follow.

Governor Signs Budget - Trailer Bill Language (TBL ABx49) Becomes Law

The Budget for 2009-2010 was signed by the Governor on July 28, 2009. The Budget Trailer Bill/ Trailer Bill Language ABx49 has now become law. Please refer to the Department of Developmental Services web site for a specifc Summary of Budget Reductions and the Governor's Veto Message.

Westside Regional Center is working very closely with the DDS to implement these new changes. Currently, we are in process of sending out 30-day notification(s), via certified mail, to all individuals and families that these changes pertain to. After receipt of this letter, you may contact your Service Coordinator should you have further questions or concerns.

We will make every effort to continually update this page as we obtain new information.

DDS Summary of Budget Reductions Memo - July 2009

Complete summary of changes included in the Budget Trailer Bill for 2009-10

Complete Budget Trailer Bill for 2009-10

Summary of the Trailer Bill provisions impacting Developmental Services

Notice sent to families about the budget situation

Notice sent to families about the budget situation (En Español)

Notice sent to Providers about the budget situation

Notice: Current camp status

Other Links:

Early Start Proposed Policy Changes – The Department of Developmental Services has posted important information regarding Early Start Services.  Click here to go directly to the DDS Website.

7-29-2009
The Governor has signed the budget into law. He did make an additional $156 million in cuts to various programs. WRC is currently awaiting final instructions from the Dept. of Developmental Services as to implementing the new changes. Details will follow.

7-23-2009
The Trailer Bill has been approved by the Budget Conference Committee, the Big Five.  The Trailer Bill must be approved by the Senate and the Assembly and then sent to the Governor for his signature.  After the Governor signs the Bill, the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) will provide instructions and regulations to the regional centers.  WRC does not know how long this process will take.  We will continue to provide updates as information becomes available.