The Regional Resource Development Projects (RRDPs) are designed to:

  • Assist individuals and their interdisciplinary planning teams with planning and transition from DDS state operated facilities to community living alternatives
  • Conduct post placement follow-up visits at intervals of 5 days, 30 days, 6 months, 12 months, and 18 months (at a minimum)
  • Assess individuals experiencing difficulty in their community environment by identifying and/or offering possible supports to help them stay in their living situation
  • Conduct an assessment of individuals referred for acute crisis services
  • Communicate with the regional centers regarding the development of the annual Community Placement Plan
  • Function as liaison between individuals and the court systems

Porterville Regional Project

This location serves Central Valley STAR Community Crisis Home individuals and those residing in the Central CA catchment area.
Director: Sherrie Nicholson
Phone: 559-782-2120
Fax: 559-782-2054 attn:PRP

Sonoma Regional Project

This location serves North STAR Community Crisis Home individuals and those residing in the Northern CA catchment area.
Director: Kim Garcia
Phone: 916-639-4710
Fax: 707-509-7014

South Coast Regional Project

This location serves South STAR Community Crisis Home individuals and those residing in the Southern CA catchment area.
Director: Minerva Coria
Phone: 714-439-3668
Fax: 949-779-3053

Regional Projects Branch – Headquarters

Deputy Director: Marni Sager
Phone: 833-421-0061
Fax: 916-654-3666

For further information contact your local regional center or the RRDP that serves your area.

History

The Regional Resource Development Project (RRDP) was initially piloted in 1987 and authorized by the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act in September 2002. At the time, each of the seven developmental centers (DCs) had an RRDP assigned to assist in activities related to admissions, transition planning, deflection, and resource development.

In the late 1990’s, Stockton and Camarillo DCs closed, leaving the Delta and Westlake RRDPs to continue to serve individuals in those geographic areas. In 2008, the Delta and Westlake Regional Projects were closed.

In 2011, when Agnews DC was closed and the land was transferred to the Department of General Services, the Regional Project of the Bay Area (RPBA) was relocated before closing in 2014.

On June 30, 2015, the Lanterman Regional Project was relocated to Fairview (in warm shutdown). There are three remaining RRDPs: Sonoma Regional Project, Porterville Regional Project and South Coast Regional Project which continue to serve individuals throughout CA.


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Last modified: July 3, 2025