Valley Mountain Regional Center

Name

Valley Mountain Regional Center

Legal name

Valley Mountain Regional Center

Website

https://vmrc.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Developmental Disability Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Interagency Coordination & Case Management (VR, DD, Medicaid Waivers) (EDAKANAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Inclusive Infant & Toddler Care (Special Needs / IFSP-Aligned) (EDACAGAI)

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• Regional center services
• Care coordination
• Early intervention services
• Disability support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. California State Funding: VMRC receives ongoing funding from the California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) as mandated by California Welfare and Institutions Code Section 4620.4, which provides $16.7 million in ongoing funding to support regional centers in improving and expanding services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

VMRC is one of 21 California regional centers operating under the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act. It provides coordinated developmental disability services and supports across the lifespan — Early Childhood (Birth to 5), School-Age (6–16), and Adulthood (23+) — through eligibility determination, Individualized Program Planning (IPP), and referral to a contracted provider network across Amador, Calaveras, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne counties. Specialized programs include the Self-Determination Program, the Foster Grandparents & Senior Companion Program, the LACC Program, and the James R. Popplewell Fund for emergency financial assistance.

Product overview

Valley Mountain Regional Center (VMRC) is a California regional center providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. The organization offers a comprehensive suite of services organized by life stage: Early Childhood (Birth to 5 years), School-Age (6-16 years), and Adulthood (Age 23 and Up). Additional offerings include the Self Determination Program for participant-directed services, Foster Grandparents & Senior Companion Program for intergenerational support, Language Access and Cultural Competency (LACC) Program for culturally diverse communities, and the James R. Popplewell Fund for emergency financial assistance. VMRC also facilitates governance through the Local Volunteer Advisory Committee (LVAC) and hosts regular community events including Monthly Provider Meetings and various educational programs.

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Products and services

• Early Childhood Services (Birth to 5 years) Developmental services and supports for infants and young children from birth through age 5 who have developmental delays or are at risk, including early intervention and family support. Part of the California Early Start program. Intended for infants/toddlers and their families.
• School-Age Services (6 through 16 years) Support services for school-age children and adolescents aged 6 through 16 with developmental disabilities, including transition planning and educational assistance. Intended for school-age individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
• Adulthood Services (Age 23 and Up) Services and supports for adults with developmental disabilities aged 23 and older, including independent living and employment support, adult day programs, and community integration. Intended for adults with developmental disabilities.
• Self-Determination Program Program that provides participants and their families more control and flexibility over their services and supports, including individualized budgets and choice of providers. Intended for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families seeking greater autonomy in service delivery.
• Foster Grandparents & Senior Companion Program Intergenerational program connecting senior volunteers with individuals with developmental disabilities for companionship and mentorship. Intended for seniors seeking volunteer opportunities and individuals with developmental disabilities seeking mentorship and support.
• Language Access and Cultural Competency (LACC) Program Program to improve access to services for individuals and families who speak different languages or come from diverse cultural backgrounds. Funded by California Welfare and Institutions Code Section 4620.4 with $16.7 million in ongoing funding. Intended for culturally and linguistically diverse individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
• James R. Popplewell Fund Emergency financial assistance fund created in 2012 in honor of Dr. James R. Popplewell, providing short-term, no-interest loans or small gifts to VMRC clients for urgent needs such as housing, medical care, or essential expenses when regional center funds cannot be used. Donations are processed through PayPal.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Association of Regional Center Agencies (ARCA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerARCA represents all 21 regional centers across California, working together to promote and protect the rights of people with developmental disabilities and strengthen the regional center system. VMRC participates in ARCA's statewide leadership, advocacy, and collaboration efforts.
• Department of Developmental Services (DDS)coreOthersCalifornia DDS is the state agency that funds and oversees regional centers. VMRC receives $16.7 million in ongoing funding through DDS as mandated by California Welfare and Institutions Code. DDS provides directives and programs including the Language Access and Cultural Competency (LACC) Program.
• State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCDD appoints half of the members to VMRC's Local Volunteer Advisory Committee (LVAC), which oversees the Self-Determination Program. This partnership ensures state-level oversight and input into regional center operations.
• Self-Advocacy Council 6 (SAC6)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAC6 is a self-advocacy organization that VMRC collaborates with on events such as board meetings and the SAC6 Board Meeting on June 20, 2026. The organization represents individuals with developmental disabilities in the region.
• UCP of StanislausminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUCP of Stanislaus partnered with VMRC to host the Micro-Business Fair on May 23, 2026, promoting local micro-business entrepreneurs and community creativity.
• Valley CAPSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorValley CAPS hosted the SAC6 Board Meeting at their facility at 108 Campus Way, Modesto, CA. Valley CAPS provides services to individuals with developmental disabilities in Stanislaus County.
• PayPalminorOthersPayPal is used as the payment processor for donations to the James R. Popplewell Fund, which provides emergency support for VMRC clients when regional center funds cannot be used.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• San Diego Regional Center: A larger California regional center serving San Diego and Imperial counties with the same statutory mandate and DDS funding model as VMRC, providing case management and service coordination for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Alta California Regional Center: One of California's 21 regional centers, Alta California serves individuals with developmental disabilities across multiple counties under the same Lanterman Act framework as VMRC, performing identical eligibility determination, IPP, and service coordination functions.
• Tri-Counties Regional Center: A comparable California regional center serving San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties under the Lanterman Act, providing the same case management and developmental disability services as VMRC but in a different geographic catchment.
• Regional Center of Orange County: One of California's 21 regional centers, RCOC performs identical Lanterman Act functions for individuals with developmental disabilities in Orange County under DDS oversight, including IPP, eligibility, and service coordination.
• Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center: A California regional center operating under the same Lanterman Act statutory authority as VMRC, serving individuals with developmental disabilities in eastern Los Angeles County with identical DDS funding and oversight structures.

Others

• National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services (NASDDDS): A national membership association supporting state developmental disability agencies; relevant ecosystem context for VMRC's California-specific DDS oversight and policy environment.
• State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD): A California state agency that partners with VMRC on Local Volunteer Advisory Committee governance and Self-Determination Program oversight; an ecosystem partner rather than a service provider peer.
• Association of Regional Center Agencies (ARCA): The statewide association representing all 21 California regional centers, including VMRC, in advocacy, training, and collective bargaining; functions as VMRC's industry body rather than a direct service competitor.
• California Department of Developmental Services (DDS): California's state oversight agency that funds and regulates all 21 regional centers including VMRC; not a peer in the competitive sense but the principal contracting and policy authority shaping VMRC's operating environment.

Emerging players

• UCP of Stanislaus (United Cerebral Palsy): A community-based service provider partner that delivers direct services to individuals with developmental disabilities in Stanislaus County, overlapping with VMRC's service area but functioning as a contracted vendor rather than a system administrator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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