Eligibility, Medi-Cal, or service decision is uncertain or denied
Keep decision support and DOR moving
Use supported decision-making and vocational routes without assuming a court order is required.
Official sources checked 2026-07-27
Start here
Supported Decision-Making FAQBefore you start
- Decisions needing help, trusted supporters, communication method, preferences, employment goal, existing authorizations, and legal documents.
Who to contact
Use the official destination above or the responsible regional center, county, program, or contact named in the current notice.
Step by step
- Keep the DOR application or employment plan active.
- List decisions, supporters, and how the adult wants help.
- Review less restrictive options and obtain qualified legal advice before any court filing.
Expected next
A DOR action and a documented decision-support next step.
Save this proof
DOR records, supporter list, decision-support documents, advice, and any court materials.
If this stalls or the answer is no
Use DOR for vocational issues and qualified legal help for court-specific questions.
Beyond Childhood planning aid
Keep decision support and DOR moving checklist
A Beyond Childhood planning aid derived from the cited official sources.
- Owner
- Date started
- Documents sent
- Confirmation
- Next event
- Escalation contact
Derived from How to Apply for DOR Services, Supported Decision-Making FAQ, Helping a Young Adult with a Developmental Disability
Official resources
Limits
This is not legal advice and does not decide capacity, authority, or whether conservatorship is appropriate.
Beyond Childhood’s checklists and prompts are planning aids derived from official sources. They are not official forms, legal advice, eligibility decisions, or guarantees of funding, capacity, quality, or service.