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FamiliesFamilies and providers are encouraged to call or email! We can help you access information, resources, referrals and guidance. Our Family Resource Specialists can provide information in English, Spanish, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
Families and providers are encouraged to call or e-mail to connect to one of our Family Resource Specialists
Our caregiver groups provide space for participants to seek peer-to-peer support on a repeating schedule.
The Parent Mentor Program provides families with individualized peer support to foster learning and independence.
We offer parent education workshops, IEP clinics and much more. You can see it all on our Events calendar.
Special Family Events provide opportunities to experience new activities in a stress-free, accepting space.
Our annual Information and Resource Conference (IRC), is day of learning from experts in the disabilities field and sharing of resources.
Resources for Families
Almost Time for Challenger Baseball!
Online registration for Spring 2023 is currently underway at http://www.SFLL.org/challenger Although we are in the midst of one of the rainiest months ever and March seems an eternity away, it’s not too early to be thinking about baseball! Registration for San...
Keeping the Lanterman Promise – recording available
Click to play Keeping the Lanterman Promise The Golden State Pooled Trust and The Arc of California are pleased to announce that part one of the two-part webinar series on Keeping the Lanterman Promise is now available online. Part 1 of the series provides an...
Support for Families Spring Program Guide
We have lots of exciting offerings coming up this Spring! Click here to download or view our Spring Program Guide.
“A Kid Again” Provides Adventures for Children with a Life-Threatening Condition
A Kid Again is an agency that brings hope, happiness, and healing to families that have a child with a life-threatening condition. They provide year-round, fun-filled, cost-free events for families to participate in (including siblings). A Kid Again serves kids from...
2/11, SF Summer Resource Fair
After a two-year COVID hiatus, the San Francisco Summer Resource Fair is back and will be better than ever! The Summer Resource Fair is free to attend and will feature 100 summer camps, classes, programs, and services for children in grades K-8. Attending the Summer...
The Health of Parents of Children Diagnosed with Autism
Parents of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder experience many challenges as they navigate an autism spectrum disorder and seek to prioritize their own health during their journey. The relationship a parent has with themselves and their internal thoughts...
2/3, PACE 2023 Annual Conference
Friday, February 3, 2023, 9:00am to 4:00pm Location: Sacramento Library Galleria | 828 I Street, Sacramento, CA You will not want to miss PACE (Policy Analysis for California Education)’s 2023 conference, the first in-person annual conference since the start of the...
Weather Impact on Vulnerable Populations – What you can do to help!
Over the next few days, California is expected to receive heavy wind, rain, and potential flooding. Governor Gavin Newsom has already proclaimed a State of Emergency to help mobilize state government. In an emergency, we all have a responsibility to check on our...
Care Can’t Wait – petition from the Arc
In the U.S., support for people with disabilities and older adults who need assistance with everyday activities can be unpredictable, unaffordable, and often unavailable. Too many families are at a breaking point because of severe underfunding in care programs—and...