North Bay Regional Center

What North Bay Regional Center does

North Bay Regional Center (NBRC) is a California private non-profit corporation designated as one of 21 regional centers operating under the California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act. Founded in 1965 and headquartered in Napa with regional offices in Santa Rosa and Vacaville, NBRC provides advocacy, eligibility assessment, service coordination, and case management to more than 13,000 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Napa, Sonoma, and Solano counties. Programs include the Early Start early-intervention program for infants 0–36 months, Lanterman Act services for individuals aged 3 and older, a Self-Determination Program, clinical connections, deaf and hard-of-hearing services, employment development, and senior companion services.

The organization's underlying technology is minimal: a multilingual website available in 17+ languages, supported by standard communications infrastructure (in-person office consultations, phone, Zoom, SMS), plus a website (nbrc.net) and social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. NBRC is not a technology product company; it is a human-services case management body. There is no proprietary software platform, no API/SDK, no AI/ML capability, and no patents or trademarks disclosed. The core operating asset is the network of vendor service providers that deliver residential, day program, respite, transportation, and clinical services to clients.

NBRC is funded entirely by the California Department of Developmental Services on a non-commercial basis — services are provided at no direct cost to eligible individuals and families. The organization operates under a state-defined performance contract framework, with statutory transparency, audit, and reporting obligations. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. Governance is provided by a Board of Directors; the organization is currently under Executive Director transition, with Interim Executive Director Deanna Mobley leading the agency. The organization employs 101–250 staff and reports serving 13,000+ clients.

Name

North Bay Regional Center

Legal name

North Bay Regional Center

Website

https://nbrc.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

North Bay Regional Center is a California non-profit regional center providing advocacy, service coordination, and case management to over 13,000 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Napa, Sonoma, and Solano counties, funded by the state Department of Developmental Services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Human Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Autism & Neurodevelopmental Early Intervention Programs (EDACAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Developmental Therapy / Early Childhood Special Instruction (EDACAFAG), Developmental Screening & Assessment (0–5) (EDACAFAA), Early Intervention OT (Birth–3) / Preschool OT (EDAKAFAJ)

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• Case management coordination
• Early intervention programs
• Disability support services
• Community-based care

Headquarters

HQ city

Napa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. State Funding (Department of Developmental Services): North Bay Regional Center operates as a California regional center funded by the California Department of Developmental Services (DDS). As a non-profit regional center, NBRC receives state funding to provide services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities under the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

North Bay Regional Center provides service coordination, eligibility assessment, advocacy, and resource connection to over 13,000 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Napa, Sonoma, and Solano counties. Core programs include the Early Start early intervention program for infants 0-36 months, Lanterman Act services for individuals aged 3 and older, and the Self-Determination Program. Services are delivered at no direct cost to eligible individuals and families.

Product overview

North Bay Regional Center is a nonprofit service organization providing support and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization offers a range of programs including Early Start services for infants 0-36 months, Lanterman services for individuals aged 3 and older, Self-Determination Program, clinical connections, emergency preparedness resources, deaf and hard of hearing services, senior companion programs, and employment development assistance through Cal Jobs. They serve Napa, Sonoma, and Solano counties in California, supporting over 13,000 individuals through case management, resource coordination, and community support services. This is a human services organization rather than a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Start Program Early intervention services for infants and toddlers from birth to 36 months with developmental delays or at risk for developmental disabilities. Services include assessment, individualized family service planning, and connection to therapeutic and developmental supports.
• Lanterman Services Comprehensive services and supports for individuals aged 3 and older with qualifying developmental disabilities under the California Lanterman Act. Includes service coordination, advocacy, and connection to a network of service providers across residential, day program, employment, respite, transportation, and clinical service categories.
• Self-Determination Program A program offering participants greater control and choice over their services and supports, including budget management and selection of service providers. Available to eligible Lanterman Act consumers in Napa, Sonoma, and Solano counties.
• Eligibility Assessment and Enrollment Formal assessment of eligibility for regional center services based on California Lanterman Act criteria for developmental disabilities. Includes intake, diagnostic review, and determination of qualification for ongoing services.
• Service Coordination and Case Management Ongoing case management and service coordination provided by service coordinators who develop Individualized Program Plans (IPPs), connect individuals to appropriate service providers, and monitor service delivery and outcomes.
• Appeals and Complaints Process Formal process for individuals and families to appeal eligibility determinations, service decisions, or file complaints. Provides procedural protections under the Lanterman Act.
• Clinical Connections Resource connections to clinical and therapeutic services including behavioral, mental health, and specialized medical supports for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Specialized support and resources for individuals with developmental disabilities who are deaf or hard of hearing, including communication accommodations and connection to appropriate service providers.
• Senior Companion Program Program connecting senior volunteers with individuals with developmental disabilities to provide companionship, mentorship, and community engagement.
• Emergency Preparedness Resources Resources and planning support to help individuals with developmental disabilities, families, and service providers prepare for and respond to emergencies and disasters.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Sonoma County Job LinkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployment resource partner for Sonoma County, providing job search assistance and workforce development services to NBRC clients. Contact: joblinksonoma.org, 707-565-5500, 2227 Capricorn Way, Suite 100, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
• Solano County Workforce DevelopmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development partner for Solano County, offering employment services and job training resources to NBRC clients. Contact: solanoemployment.org, (707) 648-4024, 500 Chadbourne Rd, Fairfield, CA 94534
• Napa County Workforce (Workforce Alliance of the North Bay)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development partner for Napa County providing employment resources and job training services to NBRC clients. Contact: workforcealliancenorthbay.org, (707) 699-1947, 2751 Napa Valley Corporate Drive, Building A, Napa, CA 94558
• Department of RehabilitationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partnership providing vocational rehabilitation and employment services to individuals with disabilities served by NBRC
• Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG)minorOthersWRCOG is a regional governmental agency that NBRC partners with for regional coordination and planning purposes
• Service Providers NetworkcoreOthersNetwork of vendor service providers delivering direct services to individuals with developmental disabilities including residential, day program, respite, transportation, and clinical services

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Golden Gate Regional Center: A neighboring California regional center serving San Francisco and Marin counties under the same DDS statutory framework. Operates under identical Lanterman Act funding and oversight as NBRC, serving a similar intellectual and developmental disabilities population with comparable Early Start, Lanterman, and Self-Determination programs.
• Alta California Regional Center: California regional center serving Sacramento, Yolo, Placer, Nevada, Yuba, Sutter, Sierra, Colusa, and El Dorado counties. Direct peer operating under the same DDS structure with the same Lanterman Act mandate, providing developmental disabilities case management, vendor coordination, and Early Start services to a comparable population.
• Redwood Coast Regional Center: California regional center serving Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Sonoma, and Trinity counties. Direct statutory peer under the DDS system, providing identical Lanterman and Early Start services with comparable multilingual access requirements in a rural-adjacent catchment.
• Regional Center of Orange County: One of the largest California regional centers, serving over 25,000 clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Orange County. Direct statutory peer with comparable Early Start, Lanterman, and Self-Determination programs under identical DDS oversight, providing a useful scale benchmark for NBRC's operations.
• San Diego Regional Center: California's largest regional center serving approximately 35,000+ individuals across San Diego and Imperial counties. Direct statutory peer under DDS, operating the same Lanterman and Early Start frameworks — useful as a scale and best-practice benchmark for NBRC's vendor network and Self-Determination expansion.
• Inland Regional Center: California regional center serving San Bernardino and Riverside counties under the same DDS and Lanterman Act framework. Direct peer providing comparable developmental disabilities case management, vendor coordination, and community engagement programs to a large, diverse catchment population.

Others

• Solano County (Note: covered by NBRC, but represented in workforce partnerships): Listed here because NBRC's three-county structure (Napa, Sonoma, Solano) overlaps geographically with adjacent regional centers at county boundaries. Listed as OTHERS since no other regional center directly serves Solano; relevant only for boundary-case referrals.

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: National nonprofit providing disability and developmental services across the full lifespan including early intervention, employment, and adult services. Comparable to NBRC in mission and client population but operates as a direct service provider and advocacy organization rather than as a state-mandated coordinating regional center.
• The Arc of the United States: National nonprofit advocacy and service organization for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Comparable to NBRC's client population and lifespan scope, but operates as an advocacy-and-direct-service model rather than a state-chartered coordinating entity, and competes more for charitable funding than statutory appropriations.
• UCP (United Cerebral Palsy): National nonprofit affiliate network serving individuals with cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities through direct services, advocacy, and research funding. Comparable to NBRC in mission and target population, but its affiliates deliver direct services rather than coordinate a state-mandated vendor network.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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