Department of Developmental Services | |
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Agency overview | |
Jurisdiction | Government of California |
Annual budget | US$ 4.6 billion (2011) |
Agency executive | Terri Delgadillo, Director |
Parent agency | California Health and Human Services Agency |
Website | |
www.dds.ca.gov |
The California Department of Developmental Services is a state agency of California, headquartered in Downtown Sacramento.[1] The agency provides services for California residents with several developmental disabilities, such as autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, mental retardation and conditions related to mental retardation. Mental illness is not a qualifying condition.