Golden GATE regional center, INC. (the center) is a not-for-profit corporation chartered by the state of california. The center administers programs FRO developmentally disabled persons and their families, which include diagnosis, counseling, educational services and dissemination of information on developmental disabilities to the public. The center is one of 21 regional centers within the state of california system and serves marin, SAN francisco, and SAN mateo counties. The center was organized as a NON-profit corporation to carry out the state of california's responsibility to assist persons with developmental disabilities and their families in securing services to enable them to lead more independent, productive and normal lives. These services include out of home programs, day programs and other programs such as transportation, respite, occupational, physical and speech therapy, and supported living.