Local resources
The agencies, programs, and organizations that families in Davis and Yolo County most often work with — where to start, who funds what, and who provides homes, work, and day programs. Every link goes to the organization's own site.
This is a working directory, not an endorsement. We checked every organization's official site when we compiled it, but please confirm details directly — programs and phone numbers change. If you know a local resource we've missed, tell us.
Start here — the gateway
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Alta California Regional Center
Your entry point and lifelong service coordinator for Yolo County. Determines eligibility and funds services. In California these services are a right — there is no traditional waitlist.
State and county agencies
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California Department of Developmental Services
The state department that funds and oversees all 21 regional centers.
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Yolo County Health & Human Services Agency
The county safety net: public assistance, behavioral health, public health, adult and child protective services.
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California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)
State vocational rehabilitation for Yolo: assessment, training, and job placement. Use the site's office locator to find the Woodland branch.
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Disability Rights California
California's protection and advocacy agency — free legal help and rights advocacy.
Health and diagnosis
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UC Davis MIND Institute
Neurodevelopmental research and clinic — autism and developmental diagnostic assessments and specialty care for the region.
Homes and supported living
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Summer House, Inc.
Since 1973 — four residential and supported-living homes for adults with developmental disabilities in Woodland and Davis.
Homes & supported living
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Strategies to Empower People (STEP)
Supported living, independent living, employment, and day services — including for people with complex medical and behavioral needs.
Serves the greater Sacramento region; confirm Yolo coverage directly.
Homes & supported livingSeveral services in one place
Work, day programs, and learning
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Yolo Employment Services (YES!)
Adult day training plus supported employment and job placement for Yolo adults with developmental disabilities.
Several services in one place
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PRIDE Industries
Supported employment, job coaching, and placement across Northern California; its Woodland center serves Yolo.
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UC Davis Redwood SEED Scholars
California's first four-year inclusive residential college program (UC Davis) for students 18–23 with intellectual disabilities.
Homes & supported livingSeveral services in one place
Not sure where to begin?
Start with Alta California Regional Center — your Regional Center — then reach out and we'll help you make sense of the rest.