Goal-first navigation

The 10 life goals California's system is supposed to support

California's developmental services system was designed to start with the life you want for your loved one — not from a menu of services. Pick a goal. We'll show you which funding programs support it and what to ask for.

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Their own home

An apartment, group home with friends, or a place that's truly theirs.

Examples: apartment, group home with friends, living independently

Meaningful days

Work, volunteering, learning, classes, day program — days that matter.

Examples: work, volunteering, learning, classes, day program

Real friendships

A social life, people who choose to be in their lives.

Examples: a social life, people who choose them

Family connection

Staying close with the people who love them most.

Examples: staying close with us

Good health

Medical, dental, mental health, the right doctors who listen.

Examples: medical, dental, mental health, the right doctors

Hobbies & community

Art, sports, faith, culture, fun — the things that make life feel alive.

Examples: art, sports, faith, culture, fun

Safety & dignity

Feeling respected, safe, and in control of their own life.

Examples: feeling respected, safe, in control

New experiences

Travel, trying things, growing, seeing more of the world.

Examples: travel, trying things, growing

Romance & partnership

Relationships, intimacy, maybe family of their own one day.

Examples: relationships, maybe family of their own

Read more about Romance & partnership →

Funding programs that support this goal

Supported Living Services (SLS) — Support staff can help with social skills, dating coaching, navigating relationships.

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Learning & growth

New skills, classes, programs, becoming more independent over time.

Examples: skills, classes, growing more independent

Ready to build a roadmap?

Take the free 5-minute guide. Pick the goals that matter for your loved one. We'll personalize the next steps.