• California Department of Developmental Services — Regional Centers: dds.ca.gov
   
• Find Your Regional Center by County: dds.ca.gov/rc/lookup-rcs-by-county 

• Medi-Cal: dhcs.ca.gov/medi-cal 

• CalAIM: dhcs.ca.gov/calaim 

• California Department of Rehabilitation: dor.ca.gov 

National Organizations 

• AARP Family Caregiving — aarp.org/caregiving 

• National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) — caregiving.org 

• Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) — caregiver.org 

• Caregiver Action Network (CAN) — caregiveraction.org 

• The Arc — thearc.org 

Practical Help & Services 

• BenefitsCheckUp (NCOA) — benefitscheckup.org 

• Eldercare Locator — eldercare.acl.gov 

• ARCH Respite Network — archrespite.org 

• Next Step in Care — nextstepincare.orgCAREGIVER RESOURCES 

You Don’t Have to Search Alone. We’ve Done It For You. 

Navigating care alone can be overwhelming  but you’re not alone. Below is a curated list of trusted nonprofit and government organizations offering caregiver support, respite help, educational tools, and planning resources. These links are regularly updated and useful whether you’re caregiving in California or beyond. 

Guides & Tools (Available at stan.store/caregivervault) 

FREE — IPP Meeting Questions Guide Not sure what to say at your Regional Center IPP meeting? This guide gives you the questions to ask your service coordinator so you walk in prepared and walk out with answers. 

FREE — Behavioral Observation Log Documenting your loved one’s daily behaviors is one of the most powerful tools you have when advocating for IHSS hours, Protective Supervision, or Regional Center services. This log helps you capture what’s really happening at home.  

IHSS Quick Guide Step-by-step guidance for navigating the IHSS program from application to assessment to maximizing your hours. Delivered straight to your inbox.  

Navigating California Regional Centers A complete guide to Regional Center services, IPP meetings, Personal Assistance hours, Respite Services, SSP Restoration, and benefits most families don’t know to ask about. Written by Delcinya Myles, Founder of The Caregiver Playbook, based on 20+ years of lived caregiving experience. → Visit stan.store/caregivervault 

California Program Links (For California families navigating state programs) 

• California Department of Social Services  IHSS: cdss.ca.gov/in-home-supportive-services 

• Caregiver Stress (Home Instead) — caregiverstress.com 

Condition-Specific Support 

Alzheimer’s & Dementia: 

• Alzheimer’s Association — alz.org/help-support/caregiving 

• CaringInfo (NHPCO) — caringinfo.org 

• CDC Caregiving — cdc.gov/aging/caregiving 

Developmental Disabilities: 

• The Arc — thearc.org 

• California Department of Developmental Services — dds.ca.gov 

Mental Health: 

• NAMI — nami.org 

• Mental Health America — mhanational.org 

Disability Rights: 

• Disability Rights California — disabilityrightsca.org 

Fun Passes and Free Experiences for Individuals with Disabilities 

Your loved one deserves to have fun. Here are programs that make it possible: 

Merlin’s Magic Wand merlinsmagicwand.org/usa An international charity that provides free or discounted experiences at Merlin Entertainment attractions — including LEGOLAND, SEA LIFE Aquariums, and Madame Tussauds — for children facing serious illness, disability, or disadvantage. The Caregiver Playbook actively donates to this program to help send disabled children to these experiences. 

America the Beautiful Access Pass store.usgs.gov/access-pass A free lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. Provides free entrance to national parks, monuments, recreation areas, and federal lands, plus discounts on amenity fees. Apply in person at any participating federal site with documentation of permanent disability. 

IBCCES Accessibility Card (IAC) ibcces.org/iac A free card that documents a disability or diagnosis and streamlines the accommodations process at major parks and attractions including Disney, Six Flags, Universal, and many others. Accepted nationally and internationally. 

We Rock The Spectrum Kid’s Gym — Clovis, CA Local to the Fresno and Central Valley area. Offers inclusive sensory-friendly play for children of all abilities. A great community resource for families with special needs children in our region. 

Don’t See What You Need? 

We may be able to help. Reach out and tell us what you’re looking for. If we don’t have the answer right away, we’ll find it. 

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