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The
Open Gate Family Resource Center is a collaborative effort to provide
a centralized "one-stop" resource center for children and youth
with disabilities, their families, and the community at large. Members
include: the San Francisco Unified School District Special Education
Intake Unit, Community Mental Health, Community Alliance for Special
Education (CASE), and the Community Advisory Committee for Special Education.
OPEN GATE SERVICES
Information
and Resource Services:
The Phone Line and Drop-In staff are parents of children with disabilities
who assist families and professionals in accessing information and
services. Appointments are not necessary. Open Gate houses both
a resource library with disability-related materials (books, videos,
dvds, magazines, and toys).
Phone
Line/Drop-In Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday:
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday: 12:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
(415) 920-5040 email
us.
Support
Groups:
Parent/caregiver are available throughout the city sponsored by
Support for Families and other organizations.
Parent
Mentor Program:
The program matches parents/caregivers with other parents who have
a child with a similar disability or issue.
For more information call Open Gate at 415-920-5040.
Mental
Health Support:
Mental health referrals, short-term counseling, and consultations
are available.
Family
Links to Mental Health Workshops:
Parent/Professional Workshops and small-group clinics offer information
on a variety of topics. Interpretation services and childcare are
available if reserved in advance. See Upcoming
Events for a current schedule.
Advocacy
and Representation:
Families and professionals can obtain legal advice about accessing
special education services for a child in San Francisco. Call Open
Gate or email to
make an appointment for a consultation with an advocate. Advocates
may represent families at IEP meetings, fair hearings and due process
hearings on an as-needed basis.
Open
Gate Services are provided by the following agencies:
Support
for Families of Children with Disabilities
Phone: (415) 920-5040
www.supportforfamilies.org
Community
Alliance for Special Education (CASE)
Phone: (415) 431-2285
casesf@pacbell.net
Community
Mental Health Services
Phone: (415) 255-3737, 24 hour helpline(888)246-3333
Community
Advisory Committee for Special Education (CAC)
Phone: (415) 920-5040 leave message
cac_specialed@hotmail.com
www.sfcacsped.org
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