Far Northern Regional Center

About Far Northern Regional Center

Who We Are: Far Northern Regional Center is 1 of 21 regional centers that are established throughout California. The centers established in 1965 under legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Frank Lanterman. The Lanterman Act became effective in 1969 and established the statewide Regional Center network. The Legislation later expanded the populations served to include persons with intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, and other disabling conditions similar to intellectual disabilities, in answer to the needs of people with developmental disabilities and their families. Regional centers are legislatively mandated, are voluntary, and are available throughout an individual’s lifetime. Regional centers also provide services to prevent or lessen the impact of developmental disabilities. Provided Services: Once an individual’s eligibility has been determined through the Intake process, service coordination and planning is initiated with the development of a person centered written plan. Services are individually determined and provided to assist with opportunities to maximize consumers’ opportunities to live independent productive and satisfying lives as members of our community. Our Mission Statement: Far Northern Regional Center will provide services and supports that allows persons with developmental disabilities to live productive and valued lives as welcomed members of their community.