Your trusted partner in the Self-Determination Program (SDP), providing Financial Management Services (FMS) for self-directed services and budget management.
Every family in California's Self-Determination Program deserves an FMS partner that's as invested in their independence as they are. AbleRoot was built from the ground up to deliver exactly that.
Participant centered, technology driven platform — real-time budget visibility, digital payroll, and an online participant portal that puts you in control 24/7.
All three FMS models — Bill Payer, Co-Employer, and Sole Employer. One provider, every option, no limitations.
Multilingual support — our team serves participants in English, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese, with additional languages available on request.
No waitlist, ever — enrollment begins immediately. We built our systems to scale without creating barriers to access.
AbleRoot is a Financial Management Services (FMS) provider serving Regional Center clients who choose the Self-Determination Program. We provide a support system that combines compassionate guidance with the technology needed to bring organization, visibility, and total autonomy to your journey.
We act as your financial steward — managing complex backend operations and administrative hurdles in partnership with you, so you can focus on leading your life.
"AbleRoot handles the complexity — so you can focus on leading your life."
We serve Regional Center clients who are SDP participants, their families, their providers, and community partners — providing tailored support and improved coordination through structured systems.
Supporting reliable access to services through organized systems and coordination. We support payroll, taxes, and service provider or vendor payments—so things stay organized and you can focus on what matters most to you.
In partnership with you, you have real-time insight into your budget—so you can make informed decisions that reflect your goals and priorities with clarity and confidence.
Your life. Your choices. Your direction. We support system requirements and coordination so you stay in control every step of the way.
California's Self-Determination Program offers three Financial Management Service models. AbleRoot supports all three.
The simplest model. You purchase goods and services from agencies and providers — AbleRoot handles all the payments, documentation, and financial reporting. No employer responsibilities.
You hire, direct, and manage your workers. AbleRoot is the employer of record — handling insurance, taxes, background checks, and payroll compliance. Shared responsibility, maximum flexibility.
Full authority over your care. You are the direct employer of your workers — AbleRoot assists with payroll processing, tax compliance, and legal requirements while you retain complete control.
AbleRoot is designed around people—your choices, your control, and your life in the community. We support system requirements and coordination so you can stay focused on what matters most to you.
In partnership with you, your participant portal gives you real-time access to your budget, approved services, and payment history—so you always have clarity and can make informed decisions without waiting.
We support digital timesheets and streamlined approvals so service providers are paid accurately and on time—reducing delays and coordination issues.
You're supported by a consistent team that understands your situation, communicates clearly, and supports you in your preferred language when needed.
If you choose to move to AbleRoot, we partner with you throughout the transition so your services continue smoothly with minimal disruption.
Getting started with AbleRoot is straightforward and supportive. In partnership with you, we help coordinate enrollment steps and system requirements so you can stay focused on your goals, services, and daily life.
Schedule a consultation with our team. We learn about your situation, answer your questions clearly, and explain how AbleRoot supports self-direction through Financial Management Services (FMS).
Schedule a ConsultationComplete and submit the required enrollment documents to AbleRoot. You will also let your Service Coordinator know that you would like AbleRoot to be your Financial Management Services (FMS) provider.
We work with your chosen service providers to complete the required onboarding documents and submit them to us. Your partnership in this process is important and can help keep onboarding moving smoothly, especially when follow-up with service providers is needed, as delays may occur if documents are incomplete or providers are not responding.
Once required documents are completed and any necessary Live Scan clearances are received, AbleRoot will issue an Authorization to Start Work. Your selected service providers may then begin delivering approved services.
Your life. Your choices. Your direction. AbleRoot supports the coordination behind the scenes so you can stay focused on your goals, services, and daily life.
San Diego's SDP community is diverse. AbleRoot's support team serves participants in multiple languages with no barriers to access.
Everything you need to know about AbleRoot's Financial Management Services and how we support your choice in the Self-Determination Program.
Our team is happy to walk you through the SDP and FMS process at no cost, with no obligation.
Schedule a Free Call"Switching to AbleRoot was the best decision we made. The online portal alone changed everything — I can see exactly where we are in the budget at any time. No more guessing."
"Ang AbleRoot ay tumutulong sa amin sa wikang Tagalog. Hindi na namin kailangang humingi ng tulong sa pagbabasa ng mga dokumento — sinasalita nila ang aming wika."
"I transferred from another FMS and was nervous about the process. AbleRoot handled everything. It took less than two weeks and my workers didn't miss a single paycheck."
Join San Diego families who chose AbleRoot for their Self-Determination Program financial management. The consultation is free. The switch is easy. The difference is real.
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