top of page

Homeschool Support

Special Needs Resources

Therapies and services, educational and IEP support, adaptive recreation, homeschool support, Regional Center navigation, and financial and caregiver help, organized for Southern California homeschool families.

Browse by Category

Looking for a therapist, advocate, or service provider?

→ Search the Provider Directory

⚡

Therapies & Services

Find organizations and resources to help navigate speech, OT, behavioral, developmental and other support services.

Explore Resources →

🌱

Homeschool Support

Resources for homeschooling children with disabilities and different learning needs.

Explore Resources →

📚

Educational Resources

IEPs, special education rights, advocacy, assistive technology and educational support.

Explore Resources →

🏛️

Regional Center & Community Resources

Regional Centers, Early Start, Family Resource Centers and disability support organizations.

Explore Resources →

🎳

Adaptive Recreation

Discover inclusive recreation, social opportunities and sensory-friendly activities.

Explore Resources →

💖

Financial & Caregiver Support

IHSS, SSI, Medi-Cal, respite, and other programs that support families and caregivers.

Explore Resources →

Know a great resource for Southern California families? Tell us about it. We review every submission before publishing.

Have a recommendation for the special resources section? Tell us about it!

Not sure where to start? If your child has or may have a developmental disability, California's Regional Centers and Family Resource Centers can be a helpful starting point. Use the Regional Center Lookup to find the agency serving your area.

Therapies & Services

San Diego Regional Center - Clinical Services

San Diego & Imperial Counties

Developmental-disability services and referrals in San Diego and Imperial counties, including speech/language, occupational and physical therapy, behavior, nutrition, medical and other clinical supports when appropriate through the IPP/IFSP process.

Regional Center, Clinical Services

Visit Resource →

Autism Society Inland Empire - Resource Directory

Riverside & San Bernardino Counties

Autism therapies, AAC, doctors/dentists, counseling, respite/day care, financial assistance, safety resources, special education, social recreation, support groups and more.

Directory, Autism, Inland Empire

Visit Resource →
therapies

Educational Resources & IEP Support

Disability Rights California

Statewide

A very important statewide resource for disability rights, special education, Regional Center services and advocacy.

Advocacy, Statewide

Visit Resource →

California Department of Education - Special Education

Statewide

Your official state-level resource for special education information.

Official

Visit Resource →

TASK - Team of Advocates for Special Kids

Southern California

A great Southern California resource. TASK helps families navigate special education, IEPs, assistive technology and disability services.

IEP Help, Advocacy

Visit Resource →

California Department of Education - Parent Rights

Statewide

Assessments, IEPs, participation, educational placement, prior written notice, and FAPE.

Official, Parents' Rights

Visit Resource →
education

Adaptive Recreation & Social Opportunities

Autism Society Inland Empire - Adaptive & Inclusive Events

Riverside & San Bernardino Counties

Adaptive & Inclusive Events and Social Recreation

Sensory Friendly, Autism

Visit Resource →

Inland Regional Center - Social Recreation

Riverside & San Bernardino Counties

IRC's Socialization Training Program, integrated recreation opportunities, and potential monthly reimbursement for integrated social activities when appropriate to the individual's IPP.

Social Recreation, Reimbursement Possible

Visit Resource →
recreation

Homeschool + Special Needs Support

Special-Needs-Friendly Vendor Directory

Southern California

Sprout & Soar's own filtered directory: browse local therapies, classes, tutors, and programs marked Special-Needs Friendly.

Sprout & Soar, Internal

Visit Resource →

Sensory-Friendly Events

Southern California

Sprout & Soar's own Events page: upcoming events flagged special-needs or sensory friendly.

Sprout & Soar, Internal

Visit Resource →
support

Regional Center & Community Resources

Find Your Regional Center

Find Your California Regional Center - DDS

Statewide

California's regional centers are assigned geographically. DDS provides the official lookup/directory - the place to start.

Official, Start Here

Visit Resource →

Inland Regional Center

Riverside & San Bernardino Counties

Serves Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Provides intake, assessment, and case management for children and adults with developmental disabilities, connecting families to local services and supports.

Inland Empire, Regional Center

Visit Resource →

San Diego Regional Center

San Diego & Imperial Counties

DDS identifies San Diego Regional Center as serving San Diego and Imperial counties.

Regional Center

Visit Resource →

Find a California Family Resource Center

Statewide

California's Family Resource Centers provide parent-to-parent support and help families understand early intervention and navigate the Early Start system. Staffed by parents of children with special needs.

Family Resource Centers, Directory

Visit Resource →

Exceptional Family Resource Center

San Diego & Imperial Counties

Free disability-related support, guidance, advocacy information, and family resources for families in San Diego and Imperial counties (San Diego Regional Center area).

Family Resource Centers

Visit Resource →

Autism Society Inland Empire

Riverside & San Bernardino Counties

Beyond its directory, Resource Specialists help families understand Regional Center services, schools, insurance, Social Security, IHSS and other systems.

Autism, Featured

Visit Resource →

California Early Start

Statewide

California's early intervention program for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities.

Early Start, Official

Visit Resource →

About California Regional Centers

Statewide

What regional centers are, whom they serve, and how they help coordinate services and supports for people with developmental disabilities.

Official, Learn the Basics

Visit Resource →

Regional Center of Orange County

Orange County

Regional center serving Orange County.

Regional Center

Visit Resource →

Los Angeles County Regional Centers

Los Angeles County

LA County is served by multiple regional centers depending on where you live. Find your local office through the California DDS Regional Center lookup to connect with services in your area.

Regional Center, LA County

Visit Resource →

Early Start Family Resource Network - Riverside & San Bernardino

Riverside & San Bernardino Counties

Family Resource Center network for the Riverside & San Bernardino / Inland Regional Center area.

Family Resource Centers, Early Start

Visit Resource →

Comfort Connection Family Resource Center

Orange County

Family Resource Center serving Orange County.

Family Resource Centers

Visit Resource →

Autism Society San Diego

San Diego County

Autism support organization serving San Diego County.

Autism

Visit Resource →

Find Your Early Start Intake Office

Statewide

Official state directory to find your local Early Start intake contact based on your county, along with the corresponding Family Resource Center for your area.

Early Start, Directory

Visit Resource →

Southern California Regional Centers

Family Resource Centers

Autism-Specific Support

Early Intervention - Birth to Age 3

regional

Financial & Caregiver Support

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

Statewide

A California program that provides in-home caregiver funding for eligible children and adults with disabilities. Apply through your county social services agency.

IHSS, Caregiver

Visit Resource →

Medi-Cal (California Medicaid)

Statewide

Free or low-cost health coverage, including for children with disabilities, therapies, and medical equipment.

Medi-Cal, Insurance

Visit Resource →

Respite Care - ARCH and Local Nonprofits

Statewide

Short-term relief for caregivers, including in-home, out-of-home, and community programs. Contact your Regional Center or local 211 for referrals.

Respite, Caregiver

Visit Resource →

Caregiver Resource Center - Southern California

Southern California

Free support, counseling, respite, education, and care planning for families caring for a loved one with a chronic or disabling condition. Serves LA, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego counties.

Caregiver, Southern California

Visit Resource →

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Statewide

Monthly federal income for children with qualifying disabilities. Apply online or at a local SSA office.

SSI, Federal

Visit Resource →

California Children's Services (CCS)

Statewide

State program for children with certain chronic conditions or physical limitations; pays for medical care, equipment, and therapy.

CCS, Medical

Visit Resource →

Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)

Statewide

Resources, support groups, and care planning tools for family caregivers of people with chronic or disabling conditions. Statewide + Southern California.

Caregiver, Statewide

Visit Resource →
financial
bottom of page