History

The North County Career Development Program, Inc. (later to become Client Development Programs: CDP and then Community Catalysts of California in 2001) was founded in Escondido, California by a group of concerned parents and individuals representing the schools.  Its original purpose was to help individuals exiting from high school programs find meaningful work.  N.C.C.D.P., Inc. was incorporated as a private, nonprofit company in July of 1983. Since then we have grown to serve many communities throughout California. 

In the fall of 1989, Career Development became the first exclusively community-based program in California to be nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (C.A.R.F.). We remain committed to independence and respect for all individuals in our society.