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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
4/28, Webinar: How the Biden White House is Improving Care and Supporting Care Workers
Apr 25, 2023 | Accessibility, Adult Services, Advocacy and Legal, Community Events, Family Support, Government Agencies
Photo: President Biden signs the Executive order | White House Disability Community Engagement Newsletter On April 18th, President Biden announced the most comprehensive set of executive actions any President has ever taken to improve care for hard-working...
4/18, Dyslexia in California: How Universal Screening Could Help All Students
Apr 13, 2023 | Assesment and Screening, Community Events, Dyslexia, Education, School Reform
in person and virtual, April 18, 2023 8am - 9am at CalMatters Studio Click here to Register to attend in person or virtually.
Support for Families’ April-June Program Guide 2023 is Available!
Apr 11, 2023 | Chinese, Community Events, Dyslexia, Early Childhood, Education, Family Support, Government Agencies, Medical, Mental Health, Parent Involvment, Planning for the Future, Professionals, Recreation, Resource, School Reform, SFCD Promo, Spanish
Click here to view or download the guide. Please take a look and join us for an upcoming activity!
MediCAL Unwinding/Re-Enrollment
Apr 10, 2023 | Assesment and Screening, Government Agencies, Insurance, Medical
Don't risk a gap in your MediCAL or CHIP coverage. All states are now restarting eligibility reviews after suspending them for the COVID-19 emergency. Make sure your contact information is up to date. Contact SFHSA if you need to make changes. Check your mail for your...
Thank you for joining us at Information and Resource Conference 2023
Apr 8, 2023 | SFCD Promo
We enjoyed an amazing day of learning and resources with all who were able to attend. Please explore our conference website. You will find workshop details, the agenda for the day, a list of exhibitors, speaker biographies, and event space maps. COMING SOON, we will...
4/1 and continuing, ASL Family Storytime at SF Public Library
Apr 4, 2023 | Accessibility, Community Events, Early Childhood, Recreation
This free ASL Family Storytime is happy to return to in-person sessions with families of deaf and hard-of-hearing children of all ages! The story time repeats on the first and third Saturday of every month at 10:30 am. Storytime is located in the deaf services center...
4/18, Keep the Lanterman Promise, part 2
Apr 3, 2023 | Adult Services, Advocacy and Legal, Community Events, Uncategorized
Part Two of the Keep the Lanterman Promise, sponsored by the Golden State Pooled Trust(www.gspt.org) and the Arc of California (www.thearc.org) on April 18 at 1:00 p.m. PT. This webinar will inform you on how to locate service...
General List of Summer Camps and Programs in San Francisco
Apr 3, 2023 | Recreation
Summer is almost here! For your convenience and access to fun, here is a list of camps serving children from San Francisco, grades k-8. The list was kindly put together by DCYF. https://www.dcyf.org/2023-summer-camps-and-programs
My kids have learning disabilities. San Francisco is failing to fund the education they need | SF Chronicle
Apr 3, 2023 | Accessibility, Education, Opportunities for Input, Parent Involvment
San Francisco schools are short hundreds of special educators and about 200 paraeducators — who, by the way, earn a starting salary of about $18 per hour.Linda C. Lambeck Click here to read this Op Ed in the San Francisco Chronicle by SFUSD parent, Sam Murphy. Want to...