Service Code 805 refers to an infant development program. These programs serve infants and toddlers under three years of age with developmental delays in any of their developmental areas.
In addition to the general provider requirements HERE, infant development programs must also meet the following requirements:
Subcode 1CS under 805 refers to Global Infant Education.
Infant ed should address and monitor all developmental domains, including cognitive, physical/motor, communication, social/emotional, and adaptive development.
Services may be provided by an Early Intervention Specialist, Early Intervention Assistant, Early Intervention Technician, a professional and/or supervised assistant. Providers must possess the license, certification and/or credential as required by the State of California to practice in the field being offered, and have at least one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Please see the list of staffing requirements and descriptions here
Infant education is usually provided in home, 1:1, working directly with the child and their caregiver. Services generally start at one hour per week. If interested in providing service in a center based or group option, please meet with your resource coordinator to discuss options.
Comprehensive Infant Education programs may also have other therapeutic services or professional disciplines as part of the program, including speech, occupational, or physical therapy., as well as other disciplines. You must have at least two other disciplines if you are wanting to incorporate them in to your program. Please speak to your resource coordinator for further information
Project Impact is also an option as subcode 1CSPI under 805.
Project ImPACT is a time limited service for families of toddlers with social and communication concerns.
Providers must have either;
Completed the advanced training and met fidelity through the national training OR
Been trained and met fidelity through a local agency or the Bridge Collaborative
Ready to Apply?
Please contact your resource coordinator if you have any questions about the service implementation or application documents prior to submission. If you would like your program design reviewed prior to submission, please email your resource coordinator. When submitting, all documents should be fully filled out, include all requested attachments, signatures, and dates, and be in PDF format. Missing and incomplete applications will be rejected.
After January 1, 2026 all applications for service code 805 will go through the standard vendorization process. The full process and log in links can be found HERE.
STEP 1- create a profile in the SPD, or log in to your existing profile if you are a current provider adding a service code. If you need assistance with creating or navigating your SPD portal, you can refer to the Provider Guide.
STEP 2- Requirements stage- SDRC has 15 days to review and approve or deny your credentials. If items are missing, you will be denied.
Upload your resume and verifying documents in pdf format showing that you meet criteria. IE providers need to meet above listed criteria, so this may be your degree, transcripts, credentials, or other certifications that are listed in the requirements.
STEP 3- Submission Stage- this stage has 30 days to upload all documents and for us to review. If application documents are not uploaded or are missing a lot of information, you may be rejected.
SDRC will provide you with templates for all documents you need through the portal. If you wish to start working on them prior to this stage, Forms and instructions can be found HERE. Please do not submit these documents via email, you will receive them through the directory portal that gets set up in the first step.
Upload all items as PDF format. Please make sure that all documents are filled out completely and signed and dated. Delete any duplicate items, blank templates, or incorrect documents to avoid confusion. Anywhere that asks for a vendor or service provider number, leave blank as this will be assigned after approval.
805 services require a program design.
The general program design checklist can be found HERE.
You will also need an addendum indicating your staffing levels HERE. You may use this as your job descriptions within the program design, but if your job titles or descriptions vary from your agency requirements, please expand upon this within the job description section. Your minimum requirements must meet the minimum requirements within this document.
Project Impact also requires an addendum template which can be found HERE.
Please submit a sample report for each service you are applying for. Sample reports should be written as if it is a real child. Please make sure there is no identifying information such as name, birthdates, or parent information. You can create your own template or use THIS sample template. If using your own template, please make sure that the information on this checklist is contained within the report
STEP 4- Decision stage- SDRC has 45 days to complete review and approve and process your new vendorization. If documents are missing, requested edits are not made, or your program plan does not meet criteria you may be rejected. You have the opportunity to appeal this decision or reapply when you are ready.
After the completed application is approved, your resource coordinator will schedule an online orientation with you to review regulations and the referral and billing process and then you can start accepting referrals.