The Individual Program Plan (IPP) is a written document that you create with your planning team. This document should be person-centered and has information about you. It includes what is happening in your life, what is important to you and lists all your goals and future plans. The IPP will include a list of services and supports that you and your planning team agree will help you meet those goals. IPP meetings can happen as often as your needs or goals change. Your Service Coordinator will monitor this plan regularly. You may call together your planning team at any time by contacting your Service Coordinator. For more information on Individual Program Planning, click the link: Individual Program Planning: CA Department of Developmental Services (opens in a new tab)

In 2025, your regional center will start using a new format for your Individual Program Plan (IPP). To help you understand the new format and get ready for your IPP meeting, we have created a document called “Your Plan.” This guide can help you understand what a person-centered IPP is. “Your Plan” will also help you identify your preferences, strengths, and goals.

In 2025, your regional center will start using a new format for your child’s Individual Program Plan (IPP). To help you and your family understand the new format and get ready for your child’s IPP meeting, we have created a document called “Your Child’s Plan” which is intended for children ages three to 13.

In 2025, your regional center will start using a new format for your youth or young adult’s Individual Program Plan (IPP). To help you and your family understand the new format and get ready for your youth or young adult’s IPP meeting, we have created a document called “Your Youth’s Plan” which is intended for transition age youth and young adults ages 14 to 22.

In September 2023 a new law was created that required DDS to create a standardized IPP template and standardized procedures that all regional centers will use.

Starting January 1, 2025, regional centers will use the new standard IPP template for all new IPP meetings, amendments, reviews and renewals. In the instance of biennial or triennial IPPs, individuals and families will have the option to transition to the new IPP template. If selecting the new IPP, regional centers must accommodate the request. By the end of 2027, all IPPs will transition to this new IPP template.

The new IPP template, agreement form and guide for service coordinators were rolled out to regional centers on June 28, 2024.