We turn Self‑Determination into Confidence.
Fast · Transparent · Korean & English
Self-Determination Program Financial Management Services · California
So Families Can Feel at Ease
Fast
We know waiting is hard, so we don't make you wait.
Simple
We sort out the complex steps and show you where things stand at a glance.
Right
Every payroll checked before it's paid, explained in Korean from start to finish.
We Handle the Complex. You Make the Choices.
Bill Payer (315)
Co-Employer (316)
Sole Employer (317)
Employer burden is calculated using the DDS Employer Burden form, and the FMS fee follows the DDS rate schedule. Both are stated in your Service Agreement.
How It Works
Step 1
Enroll & Set Up
We connect your spending plan and help you sign up your workers and providers.
Step 2
Submit & Approve
Timesheets and invoices come in; you review and approve.
Step 3
We Pay & Report
We handle payroll, taxes, and regional center billing, and show you every payment at a glance.
About BARO
Beyond Administration, Empowering Potential. Fully virtual — by phone, video, and email.
바로, 바르게.
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SDP, One Step at a Time.
Plain-language SDP guides for California families of people with developmental disabilities, from how the system works to choosing an FMS.
What's My SDP Stage?
Answer 9 quick questions to see where you are, what to do next, and which guides fit your stage.
Contact Us
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Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Pacific Time (California state holidays closed)
We accept calls through Video Relay Service and 711.
Korean and English; free interpreters for other languages.