a challenge test for each of two, 35-hour training segments. Upon successfully completing either of these requirements, Direct Support Professional Certification will be provided. The DSP requirements are not in place for DDN or DDH facilities under the Department of Health Services of the State of California. These requirements are also not in place for day programs, work activity centers or for at home vendored service providers. State of California On-line Resources/Community Care Facility – Direct Support Professional Training Program DSP Training Material: Year 1 and Year 2 Regional Occupational Centers and Programs (ROCPs) Information, including curriculum, for those Regional Occupational Centers and Programs (ROCP) that offer required training necessary for individuals to work in community care licensed facilities. Los Angeles County Regional Occupational Program, DSP Training and resources links. Virginia DSP Direct Support Professional Training through the College of Direct Support Louisiana DSP Louisiana Direct Support Professionals Illinois DSP Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities – The Illinois project has been reviewing options for retention and training since 2003 with a projected outcome of having trained Direct Care Professional and retention once trained. Tennessee DSP Direct Support Professionals Association of Tennessee Kansas DSP The Kansas Chapter of the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals – Offers Training and National Standards. Some standards may be higher than the National Alliance depending on the state. See also Caregiver Friendly caller program References San Francisco Chronicle Series California State Assembly Bill 2780 Federal Level: H.R. 1279 – Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act of 2007 External links Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities College for Direct Support Professionals WhoWillCare.net, H.R. 1279 – Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act of 2007 Advocacy and Awareness YouNeedToKnowMe.org – H.R. 1279 – Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act of 2007 Advocacy and Awareness www.collegeofdirectsupport.com Caregiving Disability in the United States Social care in the United States Personal care and service occupations Professionals