DSP Training Stipend Program
The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) released guidance to Regional Centers on the implementation of the new Direct Support Professional (DSP) Training Stipend Program. People who are Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) can receive up to two $625 (before taxes) stipends for completing approved training courses. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) Training Stipend Program is time-limited and all trainings must be completed by August 31, 2024.
- Read the full correspondence
- Read the fact sheet
- Read the FAQs
- Read the stipend agreement
- View the FLYER in English or Spanish for more details
- REGISTER for classes online at https://provider.arcalearn.org
After reviewing the above documents, please contact us at DSPTrainingStipend@elarc.org to start the process!
View a flow chart that includes the ELARC procedures for processing the DSP Training Stipends.
Questions may be directed to Karen Sibrian at kasibrian@elarc.org
Read more about the DSP Training Stipend Program on the DDS website at https://www.dds.ca.gov/initiatives/workforce-initiatives/
The PowerPoints and Recording of the Public webinars for Providers and for DSPs can be found in the “Resources” box on the Workforce Initiatives page of the DDS Website here: Workforce Initiatives - CA Department of Developmental Services