Application Information

When should you apply for vendorization in the Directory?

Applicants can start a vendorization application at any time. However, if applying for an emergency vendorization or applying for vendorization of certain specialized facilities through the Community Placement Plan (CPP) or Community Resource Development Plan (CRDP) project, contact [regional center] to learn how to begin your application process and when to create your login profile to apply in the Provider Directory.

How can I prepare to apply?

You must determine what service type you are planning to provide and understand applicable statutes, regulations and directives issued by the Department of Developmental Services based on your experience and expertise. The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is governed by the California Code of Regulations. Vendorization is governed by Title 17, Division 2, Chapter 3, Subchapter 2. These rules explain:

• What services regional centers can fund
• What providers must do to qualify
• How the vendorization process works
• What is required to maintain your vendorization
• The commonly used terms you need to know

To learn more about services offered through regional centers, visit the Regional Center Services and Descriptions on the DDS website.

Who can apply?

• Potential New Providers: People or agencies who want to start offering services and supports to Californians with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Existing Providers: Providers who want to add new services or expand to new areas.
• Family Members or Guardians: People supporting individuals through the provision of specific services agreed upon by the individual program plan team.

Who cannot apply?

Entities seeking to provide service to individuals in the Self-Determination Program cannot apply in the Provider Directory, except for Financial Management Services (FMS) service codes 315-317.