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Support for Families Clinics, Workshops, & Trainings:
(Last updated: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 2:20 PM)

RSVP required. Call 415-920-5040 to sign up for a workshop, clinic or for more information, to reserve childcare or interpretation services.

Clinics/Workshops
CLINICS are small group training's designed to accommodate individualized questions and are repeated monthly. All clinics occur from 4-6pm, unless otherwise noted.

Thurs, June 24
• TRANSITION TO ADULT SERVICES CLINIC - in English, by SFCD. Learn about transition services for children aged 16 and over, and how to effectively participate in the development of your child's transition plan.

Parent/Professional Workshops on Saturdays!
PARENT/PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOPS are larger group training's that provide an opportunity for parents & professionals to network, share concerns, ideas, and learn about valuable information & resources.
In response to the changing needs of families, SFCD recently began offering monthly half-day Saturday workshops. These extended workshops give participants an opportunity to receive more in-depth information on a range of topics.

PPWs are held at John O'Connell High School, 2355 Folsom Street, (@20th Street). Google Map/Directions
Limited parking is available in the schoolyard -- Enter from Harrison Street (between 19th and 20th Streets).
Time of workshops are 8:30 am-Registration and 8:30 am-12:30 pm-Program

In addition to providing childcare and interpretation services, a light breakfast is offered to all those who pre-register.

Saturday, May 8, 2010
Sensory Integration Theory, Assessment & Strategies
Join us for an introductory workshop that will discuss sensory integration theory and assessment. Additionally,sensory integration strategies will be explored foruse in the home and school.

Other SFCD related Events:

Parent Mentor Program’s Parent to Parent Training
June 22 & June 29, 2010 - 4:30pm - 8:30pm (Spanish)
June 26, 2010 - 8:30-4:30pm (English)

Interested in becomging a mentor? This training offers English and Spanish speaking parents the opportunity to meet existing mentors, improve on active listening skills, role play and practice positive communication strategies. It’s an excellent opportunity to polish up on your self advocacy skills and to prep you for the new school year.

Pre-registration Required. Call Joan Selby, Parent Mentor Coordinator, or Sonia Valenzuela, Parent Mentor Coordinator, at (415) 920-5040. Trainings will be held at Support for Families, 2601 Mission St, #606, SF CA 94110.

Community Advisory Committee for Special Education:
(4th Thursday of the month) at Open Gate. Email: cac_specialed@hotmail.com or web site for more info).

Events Sponsored by Other Organizations (Events are listed as a convenience for families and professionals. Please contact each organization for more information)
CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, TRAININGS (ordered by date):

None at this time.

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We are moving!
As of May 15, 2010
Support for Families will be located at
1663 Mission St., 7th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone numbers and hours remain the same.

415-282-7494
2601 Mission St. #606, San Francisco, CA 94110
Open Gate Resource Center
415-920-5040
2601 Mission Street, #300, San Francisco, CA 94110
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