Connect with your Regional Center
Ask about SDP, orientation, planning, and your individual circumstances.
California Self-Determination Program
Understand the planning questions to discuss with your Regional Center before making commitments.
California’s Self-Determination Program gives eligible Regional Center participants more control over planning services and supports through an individual budget.
If you are considering a service dog, discuss your goals, the proposed support, and any funding request with your planning team and Financial Management Services (FMS) provider. Blaine can talk with you about the breeding program and available documentation.
A puppy purchase or service-dog prospect is not automatically covered. Confirm eligibility, allowable expenses, and written approval with your Regional Center and FMS provider before spending.

Start the conversation
Ask about SDP, orientation, planning, and your individual circumstances.
Work with your planning team on needs, independence goals, and the role of a trained service dog.
Discuss puppy matching, documentation, timing, and training expectations.
Your next chapter starts here
Tell us about your family. We’ll take it from there.