What is an Adult Day Program?

Adult Day Program (ADP) centers are licensed by the California Department of Social Services (DSS) - Community Care Licensing Division. These centers provide non-medical care to elderly persons and other adults with physical and/or cognitive impairments who require personal care services, protective supervision or assistance in activities of daily living on less than a 24-hour basis. Services are provided according to an idividual plan of care in a structured, comprehensive program that offers therapeutic activities tailored to the individual's abilities; nutrition services; basic health monitoring; transportation corrdination; and respite and support for families. ADP centers are not reimbursed by MediCal.

You can contact your Regional Office of the Community Care Licensing Division, Adult Day Care Program, for more information on getting started or you can also obtain the licensing forms from the California Department of Social Services' website.

For more information, contact CAADS.

California Association for Adult Day Services
921 11th Street Suite 1100
Sacramento, California 95814
Phone:   (916) 552-7400
Fax:  (916) 552-7404
Email:  caads@caads.org