SEPLAs facilitate high quality educational programs and services for special needs students and training for parents and educators.  The SELPA collaborates with county agencies and school districts to develop and maintain healthy and enriching environments in which special needs students and families can live and succeed.

Kern Regional Center is one of 21 private, nonprofit regional centers contracted by the State of California through the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to coordinate community-based services and support for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.  

California Children's Services (CCS) is a state program that provides health care and services for children up to 21 years of age with certain diseases, physical limitations and or chronic health problems.  

Central Valley Regional Center is a private, nonprofit corporation funded by the state of California to provide services to persons with developmental disabilities.  

The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) is an employment and independent living resource for people with disabilities.