How does a person apply for services through RCRC?

Intake Process – Birth to Age 3

In order to find out if you or your child is eligible to receive services through the Redwood Coast Regional Center, you will need to contact our Intake Department to begin the eligibility process.

To determine your child’s eligibility for Early Childhood (birth to age 3) Services, RCRC will conduct a comprehensive intake process including an evaluation of your child’s developmental level and a review of available medical records/history.

You will need to contact the Regional Center office located in the County which you reside as listed below:

Del Norte County
(707) 445-0893, Extension 344

Humboldt County
(707) 445-0893, Extension 344

Lake County
(707) 262-0470, Extension 633

Mendocino County
(707) 462-3832, Extension 226

Prenatal and  Genetic Supports

In addition, individuals at risk of having a child with a developmental disability may be eligible for genetic diagnosis, counseling, and other prevention services.  For more information, contact the local regional center and request to be connected with a Nurse Consultant.

Intake Process – Ages 3 and Older

To submit a referral to our Intake and Assessment Department, please call our automated referral line for the county in which the applicant resides:

• For Del Norte and Humboldt Counties:
  (707) 445-0893
  Extension 309 to leave a message in English.
  Extension 308 to leave a message in Spanish.
• For Lake and Mendocino Counties:
  (707) 462-3832
  Extension 259 to leave a message in English.
  Extension 258 to leave a message in Spanish.

Or complete the online intake referral below and submit by email or return to your local RCRC office.

English      Spanish      Hmong

Chinese (Simplified)      Chinese (Traditional)

Once your referral has been received, RCRC will mail you an intake inquiry packet. Once we receive the fully completed intake packet, an RCRC Intake Representative will reach out to you to either obtain more information to determine suspicion of a developmental disability or schedule the initial intake interview.

Parents, guardians, conservators, or an independent adult with a developmental disability may initiate the application process. A professional, such as a pediatrician/medical doctor, or other interested parties may also initiate a referral , but only with permission from the individual or family.

The entire intake process, once the initial intake interview is scheduled, can take up to 120 days.

For assistance with completing the intake packet, please call (707) 462-3832, x296, or email Zoe Krofchik at zkrofchik@redwoodcoastrc.org for intake and assessment inquiries.

For more information on the next steps after eligibility is determined, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions.

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