Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center (ELARC)

Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center (ELARC) is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to providing community-based services to individuals with developmental disabilities in California. Established in 1986, ELARC operates under contract to the California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and is one of 21 Regional Centers in the state, as well as one of seven in Los Angeles County. The organization's service area encompasses communities in the eastern and northeastern regions of Los Angeles County, serving over 10,000 individuals and employing over 250 staff across two sites. ELARC is committed to serving individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, as reflected in its slogan.