Inland Regional Center

What Inland Regional Center does

Inland Regional Center (legal name Inland Counties Regional Center, Inc.) is a California non-profit organization and one of 21 regional centers established under the Lanterman Act of 1969. Founded in 1972, IRC operates as a case-management and service-coordination entity for individuals with developmental disabilities—including autism, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, and epilepsy—across the Riverside and San Bernardino county catchment (the Inland Empire), serving 60,000+ clients with 1,000+ staff. Its core product is the Individual Program Plan (IPP) for adults and the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) for the Early Start program (birth to 36 months), delivered through a network of vendorized community service providers under the Self-Determination Program and the Coordinated Family Support (CFS) pilot. Supporting technology consists of a case management system, an eBilling web-based invoicing platform for vendor payments, an online Service Provider Search Tool, a Rate Search Tool, online referral intake, and a multilingual digital presence (six languages) including the IRC Access Podcast and video channel.

IRC's revenue mechanics are entirely non-commercial. The organization is funded through a contract with the California Department of Developmental Services (DDS), drawing on state general funds and federal Medicaid/waiver programs; clients receive services at no charge, with eligibility governed by developmental disability diagnosis and county residency. Vendor rates are set under the DDS Burns Rate Reform schedule and are not market-priced. Distribution combines direct service coordination by IRC's Client Service Coordinators with a channel/reseller layer of contract-vendorized service providers, plus a self-serve eBilling portal for provider invoicing and a community engagement function covering schools, healthcare providers, and advocacy organizations. The executive leadership team, headed by Executive Director Lavinia Johnson, reports to a Board of Trustees comprising clients, family members, and community representatives, and is overseen by DDS, the State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD), and the Office of Clients' Rights Advocacy (OCRA).

The 2026-2031 Strategic Framework directs organizational focus toward equity, access, and community trust, supported by recent program launches including the Blue Envelope safety initiative (now in Year 4 and expanding into Riverside via the Corona Police Department), the inaugural 2026 Client Safety Conference, and the CFS vendor onboarding. Headcount has expanded to 1,000+, and multilingual digital reach now spans English, Spanish, Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Filipino, and Vietnamese. Strategic positioning is defensive-protective rather than disruptive: the entity is structurally insulated from new entrants by its statutory franchise but is exposed to state-level decisions on caseload ratios, vendor rates, and Medicaid funding that shape its operating envelope.

Name

Inland Regional Center

Legal name

Inland Counties Regional Center, Inc.

Website

https://inlandrc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Inland Regional Center is a California non-profit regional center, established under the Lanterman Act, that provides case management and service coordination for 60,000+ individuals with developmental disabilities across Riverside and San Bernardino counties, funded by the state Department of Developmental Services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Social Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• Case management coordination
• Early intervention services
• Special needs support
• Disability service coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

San Bernardino

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (State/Federal): IRC operates as a non-profit regional center funded primarily through California's Department of Developmental Services (DDS). Funding comes from state allocations and federal Medicaid/waiver programs. IRC purchases services from community-based vendors who invoice through the eBilling system.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Inland Regional Center is a non-profit California regional center that provides case management and service coordination for individuals with developmental disabilities across Riverside and San Bernardino counties. It assigns Client Service Coordinators who develop Individual Program Plans (IPPs) connecting clients to a vetted network of community-based service providers. Services include specialized programs such as Early Start Services for infants and toddlers, the Self-Determination Program, and Coordinated Family Support Services.

Product overview

Inland Regional Center offers a comprehensive suite of social services for individuals with developmental disabilities in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, California. The organization provides case management and service coordination as its core service, with specialized programs including Early Start Services for infants/toddlers (birth-36 months), the Self-Determination Program for client-directed services, and Coordinated Family Support Services for adults in family homes. Service planning is facilitated through Individual Program Plans (IPP) and Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP), while the vendorization process connects clients with contracted service providers. The organization operates internal tools including an eBilling portal for provider invoicing, Service Provider Search Tool, and Rate Search Tool. IRC also provides community resources such as the Access Podcast and newsletter.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Case Management and Service Coordination Core service providing case management and service coordination for individuals with developmental disabilities. Clients are assigned a Service Coordinator who helps develop an Individual Program Plan (IPP) and connects them to appropriate services and supports across living, learning, working, and social domains.
• Early Start Services Early intervention program for infants and toddlers (birth to 36 months) with developmental delays or disabilities, providing family-focused coordinated services including developmental assessments and Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP).
• Self-Determination Program (SDP) Voluntary program allowing eligible regional center clients more control in developing service plans and selecting providers, with participants receiving a budget to purchase services from providers of their choice.
• Coordinated Family Support (CFS) Services Pilot program supporting adults with developmental disabilities residing in family homes, providing tailored services that respect family language, ethnicity, and culture while creating services for unique family needs.
• Service Provider Vendorization Contracting process for community-based service providers to become authorized vendors delivering services to IRC clients. Ensures compliance with Title 17 requirements and IRC policies, and enables providers to invoice through the eBilling platform for services rendered.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• So Cal Behavioral TherapyminorOthersCoordinated Family Support (CFS) Services provider offering tailored family support services for adults with disabilities residing in family homes.
• Department of Developmental Services (DDS)coreOthersCalifornia state agency that contracts with IRC and other regional centers to provide services to individuals with developmental disabilities. DDS monitors regional centers for compliance with the Lanterman Act.
• State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD)coreOthersState agency with 13 regional offices that advocates for individuals with developmental disabilities and provides advocacy assistance, training, and public information.
• Office of Clients' Rights Advocacy (OCRA)coreOthersDivision of Disability Rights California providing Clients' Rights Advocates designated for each regional center to help with legal problems and investigate denials of rights.
• Adversities 2 FreedomminorOthersCoordinated Family Support Services provider serving individuals with developmental disabilities in family settings.
• WorthyHumansminorOthersCoordinated Family Support Services provider offering support to families and individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Social Bridges 4 LifeminorOthersCoordinated Family Support Services provider focused on social integration and community connections.
• Detoy Family ServicesminorOthersCoordinated Family Support Services provider offering culturally responsive family support.
• Inland Family Support ServicesminorOthersCoordinated Family Support Services provider serving families in the Inland Empire region.
• Limitless X AbilitiesminorOthersCoordinated Family Support Services provider offering expanded support options.
• New Living OptionsminorOthersCoordinated Family Support Services provider focused on living options and independence.
• Thrive PathwaysminorOthersCoordinated Family Support Services provider offering pathway development services.
• WTC Support ServicesminorOthersCoordinated Family Support Services provider serving the Southern California region.
• Simply Lovely Services LLCminorOthersCoordinated Family Support Services provider offering personalized support services.
• Remarkable & Centered SupportsminorOthersCoordinated Family Support Services provider delivering person-centered support.
• Partnership for Active Learning Systems, Inc.minorOthersCoordinated Family Support Services provider focused on active learning approaches.
• West Ways ServicesminorOthersCoordinated Family Support Services provider serving families.
• Grace & Hope Family ServicesminorOthersCoordinated Family Support Services provider offering faith-based family support.
• Family Advocacy SupportminorOthersCoordinated Family Support Services provider focused on family advocacy.
• Elevated Abilities Care Solutions LLCminorOthersCoordinated Family Support Services provider offering care solutions.
• BestCare Golden LLCminorOthersCoordinated Family Support Services provider offering golden care services.
• Beta-Care Support Solutions LLCminorOthersCoordinated Family Support Services provider offering support solutions.
• Open GraceminorOthersCoordinated Family Support Services provider with open grace approach.
• Exceptional Minds Support Services LLCminorOthersCoordinated Family Support Services provider focused on exceptional minds support.
• Line of HopeminorOthersCoordinated Family Support Services provider offering hope-centered services.
• Self Determined FuturesminorOthersCoordinated Family Support Services provider focused on self-determination.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Harbor Regional Center: Los Angeles-area regional center serving the southern LA region under the Lanterman Act. Comparable in mandate, DDS funding, and developmental disability service coordination delivery to IRC.
• Far Northern Regional Center: Northern California regional center under the Lanterman Act serving multiple rural counties. Comparable in statutory mandate and case management model, though operating in a more geographically dispersed catchment than IRC.
• Valley Mountain Regional Center: Central California regional center operating under the Lanterman Act, serving Stanislaus, San Joaquin, Tuolumne, Mariposa, Merced, and Amador counties. Comparable in mandate, DDS funding model, and service portfolio.
• North Bay Regional Center: California regional center serving Napa, Sonoma, and Solano counties under the Lanterman Act. Directly comparable in regulatory framework, funding model, and developmental disability service delivery.
• Central Valley Regional Center: California regional center serving Fresno, Madera, Kings, and Tulare counties under the Lanterman Act. Same statutory mandate, DDS contract, and case management service model as IRC.
• San Andreas Regional Center: California regional center serving Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey counties. Directly comparable in Lanterman Act mandate, DDS funding, and developmental disability service coordination model.
• Golden Gate Regional Center: Bay Area regional center under the Lanterman Act serving San Francisco and Marin counties. Same statutory structure, DDS oversight, and case management service model as IRC, with comparable multilingual and cultural competency needs.
• San Diego Regional Center: One of 21 California regional centers operating under the Lanterman Act, serving individuals with developmental disabilities in San Diego and Imperial counties. Directly comparable to IRC in statutory mandate, funding model, and service portfolio (case management, early start, SDP, vendorization).
• Westside Regional Center: Los Angeles-area regional center operating under the Lanterman Act with the same DDS contract structure, IPP/IFSP planning, and vendorization model as IRC. Comparable governance and oversight framework.
• Regional Center of Orange County: California regional center serving Orange County with a similar Lanterman Act mandate, DDS contract, and service coordination model. Highly comparable in scale, regulatory framework, and developmental disability client population to IRC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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