South Central Los Angeles Regional Center

What South Central Los Angeles Regional Center does

South Central Los Angeles Regional Center (SCLARC) is a private, California non-profit corporation founded in 1974 that operates under contract with the California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) as one of 21 regional centers statewide. It provides intake, eligibility assessment, case management, and lifelong service coordination for individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities — including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Intellectual Disability, Epilepsy, and 5th Category conditions — across five County of Los Angeles districts (Compton, San Antonio, South, Southeast, Southwest) covering areas from South Los Angeles through Compton, Downey, Gardena, and Paramount. The organization serves more than 14,600 individuals and families and operates 14 case management units staffed by 200+ Department of Children and Adult Services personnel, with two office locations (Los Angeles headquarters and South Gate).

SCLARC's core technology is Smart Chart, an internally developed web-based case management and charting platform with modules for mental health screening, risk assessment, and social-emotional tracking for Early Start consumers. Service delivery is structured by age band: Early Start for children under 3, Lanterman Act services for ages 3-17, and Adult Services for ages 18+, plus specialized offerings including the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Plus (DHH+) program, Person-Centered Thinking methodology, the Specialized Services Unit for judicially involved consumers, and the Self-Determination Program providing participant-directed budgets.

The revenue model is government-funded managed services: SCLARC does not charge consumers for eligibility evaluation or service coordination and is funded primarily through California DDS operating contracts, supplemented by Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) grant awards (e.g., $540,780 in January 2018 with Shields for Families; $467,685 in January 2018 with Eastern LA Family Resource Library) and ancillary fees such as the Annual Family Program Fee on families at or above 400% of federal poverty level. Distribution runs through direct case management assignments by Service Coordinators, a vetted vendor service provider network, digital intake at intake.sclarc.org, and a referral pipeline from professionals, schools, and family members. Consumer concentration is structurally narrow on the funding side (DDS as principal payor) but diffuse on the served-individual side across 14,600+ consumers.

Name

South Central Los Angeles Regional Center

Legal name

South Central Los Angeles Regional Center for Persons with Developmental Disabilities, Inc.

Website

https://sclarc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

SCLARC is a California non-profit regional center providing case management, eligibility assessment, and lifelong service coordination to over 14,600 individuals with developmental disabilities across five County of Los Angeles districts, operating under contract with the California Department of Developmental Services since 1974.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Developmental Disability Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Developmental Therapy / Early Childhood Special Instruction (EDACAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family Coaching, Parent-Mediated & Home Visiting EI Services (EDACAFAJ), Special Needs Early Intervention & Preschool Programs (EDAKAAAE), Pediatric Rehabilitation & Developmental Therapy Centers (PT/OT/SLP) (HLAFAJAL), Transition & School-Readiness Support for Special Needs Children (HSAAAIAO)

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• Case management services
• Early intervention services
• Service coordination
• Regional center services

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Contract Funding (DDS): SCLARC is a private, non-profit organization that contracts with the California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to coordinate services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Services include intake, assessment, diagnosis, case management, early intervention, and lifelong service coordination. Funding comes from state government contracts.
2. Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Grants: SCLARC receives grant funding through the Department of Developmental Services Mental Health Services Act funding. In January 2018, SCLARC was awarded a three-year grant for $540,780 for the Mental Health Assessment and Support Project in partnership with Shields for Families.
3. Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Grant - Engaging High Need Families: SCLARC received a three-year grant for $467,685 from DDS through MHSA funding, partnering with Eastern Los Angeles Family Resource Library to implement early intervention mental health services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SCLARC is a private non-profit regional center that contracts with the California Department of Developmental Services to provide intake, eligibility assessment, diagnosis, case management, early intervention (Early Start under age 3), Lanterman Act children services (ages 3-17), adult services, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Plus, Self-Determination Program, and grant-funded Mental Health Programs for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families across South Central Los Angeles.

Product overview

South Central Los Angeles Regional Center (SCLARC) is a private, non-profit organization that serves as a comprehensive resource center for individuals with developmental disabilities. The organization offers a coordinated portfolio of services spanning early intervention (Early Start for children under 3), children and adolescent services (Lanterman Act services for ages 3-17), and adult services (supported living, employment programs, day programs). Specialized offerings include the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Plus (DHH+) program, Person Centered Thinking methodology, and the Self-Determination Program giving participants budget control over their services. Mental health support is provided through grant-funded projects including the Mental Health Assessment and Support Project, Engaging High Need Families, and Children's Collaborative Mental Health Project. Core functions include eligibility assessment and diagnosis, ongoing case management, service coordination, and the Specialized Services Unit for consumers with complex needs. SCLARC does not operate as a technology platform but provides direct service delivery through culturally sensitive, family-focused case management and coordination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Start Services (Under 3 Years) California's Early Start Program providing early intervention services to infants and toddlers from birth to age 36 months with developmental disabilities or delays, including intake assessment, evaluations, assistive technology, audiology, family training, health services, nursing, nutrition, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychological services, service coordination, social work services, special instruction, speech and language services, and transportation.
• Lanterman Act Children Services (Ages 3-17) Coordinated services for children and adolescents with developmental disabilities ages 3-17 under California's Lanterman Developmental Services Act, including case management, respite services, behavior intervention, social skills training, educational supports, personal assistance/community integration, and advocacy.
• Adult Services Comprehensive services for adults age 18 and older with developmental disabilities regardless of degree of disability, including supported living services, independent living services, residential services, day programs, employment programs, respite, personal assistance/community integration, and advocacy.
• Deaf and Hard of Hearing Plus (DHH+) Specialized services for individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, including communication access facilitation, ASL interpreter coordination, advocacy, and resources connecting the DHH community to education, employment, and independent living services, including support for Deaf-blind individuals with adaptive technologies.
• Person Centered Thinking (PCT) A planning approach that empowers individuals with developmental disabilities to define their own life direction and support needs, focusing on personal strengths and preferences rather than system limitations.
• Self-Determination Program A voluntary program providing participants with budget control to purchase services and supports under the Lanterman Act, offering more flexibility than traditional service delivery for individuals ages 3 and older with developmental disabilities.
• Mental Health Grant Projects Specialized mental health programs including the Mental Health Assessment and Support Project, Engaging High Need Families project, and Children's Collaborative Mental Health Project providing person-centered case formulation, treatment planning, mental health/psychiatric assessment, and intervention services for individuals with developmental disabilities at risk for co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Eligibility Assessment and Diagnosis Comprehensive evaluation services to determine eligibility for regional center services, including assessment for Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Intellectual Disability, and conditions closely related to intellectual disability (5th Category).
• Case Management and Service Coordination Ongoing case management connecting individuals with developmental disabilities to appropriate services, resources, and support systems within the community, including the Specialized Services Unit for judicially involved consumers and those transitioning from institutional settings.
• McClaney Family Resource Center A family resource center providing information, support, and resources to families of individuals with developmental disabilities served by SCLARC.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 14,600 individuals and families served with case management and support services
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Shields for FamiliescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018SCLARC partnered with Shields for Families to implement a three-year MHSA grant project creating a specialized mental health triage team. The team provides person-centered case formulation, treatment planning, mental health/psychiatric assessment, and referral services to persons with developmental disabilities at risk for co-occurring mental disorders. The partnership facilitates monthly MHSA Triage Team meetings at SCLARC.
• Eastern Los Angeles Family Resource LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018SCLARC partnered with Eastern Los Angeles Family Resource Library to implement the Engaging High Need Families project, training Early Start partners to provide evidence-based prevention and early intervention services to families and children at risk for developmental delay. The partnership established a multidisciplinary Task Force with over 20 early childhood professionals.
• John Tracy ClinicminorOthersResource partner providing audiology and hearing screen testing services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals served by SCLARC.
• GLAD (Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness)minorOthersGeneral resource organization for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community providing additional support services.
• L.A. Braille InstituteminorOthersResource partner for visually impaired and blind individuals served by SCLARC, particularly for Deaf-blind individuals.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kern Regional Center: California regional center serving Kern, Inyo, and Mono counties. Cherylle Mallinson (SCLARC's Director of Community Services) previously served as Director for Community Services at Kern Regional Center, demonstrating the operational comparability between the two organizations.
• Westside Regional Center: California regional center serving the western Los Angeles area. Operates the same DDS-contracted model for intake, eligibility determination, case management, and service coordination for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center: California regional center serving the greater Los Angeles area under DDS contract. Provides the same intake, assessment, case management, and service coordination functions as SCLARC for individuals with developmental disabilities across all age groups.
• North Los Angeles County Regional Center (NLACRC): One of 21 California regional centers serving the San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys. Offers directly comparable developmental disabilities case management, Early Start services, and Lanterman Act coordination under the same DDS framework as SCLARC.
• San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center: California regional center serving the San Gabriel Valley and Pomona areas. Operates under the same DDS contract framework with comparable Early Start, Lanterman Act, and adult services coordination functions for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center (ELARC): Adjacent California regional center contracted with DDS to provide service coordination for individuals with developmental disabilities in the eastern LA County area. Operates under the same Lanterman Act framework with comparable intake, case management, and service provider network structures.
• Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC): One of the largest California regional centers, providing DDS-contracted service coordination for individuals with developmental disabilities in Orange County. Operates the same Lanterman Act and Early Start program structures as SCLARC with comparable service portfolio.
• Harbor Regional Center: California regional center serving the southern LA County harbor area including Torrance and Long Beach. Provides directly comparable Early Start, Lanterman Act, and adult services coordination under DDS contract with similar population demographics.

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals Southern California: National nonprofit providing direct disability services including early intervention, therapy, and adult programs. Operates as a service provider/vendor in SCLARC's network while also delivering similar developmental disability programs across a broader geographic footprint.

Regional players

• The Arc of Los Angeles and Orange Counties: Regional nonprofit affiliate of The Arc of the United States providing direct services, advocacy, and case management support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the greater LA area. Operates as both an advocacy body and a service provider/vendor within the regional center system.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SCLARC
• Instagraminstagram.com/south_central_la_rc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/south-central-los-angeles-regional-center

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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