Children with developmental disabilities live with families in typical communities. Many choose to attend their neighborhood schools and play with neighborhood friends.

Adults with developmental disabilities live in the residence of their choice - with family members, with friends or with their spouse / significant other. They engage in activities of their choice - work, volunteering, education, training or leisure. They have meaningful relationships with friends and coworkers and are seen as valuable, contributing members of their communities.

Families are respected and supported and are in control of their lives with respect to parenting their child with special needs. They are seen as capable, competent decision-makers and as major sources of support for their children.

Consumers and family members take leadership roles in the governance of the service delivery system.

Regional Center of the East Bay provides early, consistent, culturally sensitive support to promote consumer and family stability and security.

Regional Center of the East Bay builds and maintains strong partnerships with consumers, families, advocates, service providers, public / private agencies and organizations, legislators and policy makers, and the community to ensure a service delivery system that is flexible, accessible, responsive and community-based.