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Support for Families - Upcoming Workshops

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Support for Families - Upcoming Workshops

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Support for Families of Children with Disabilities

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This is an opportunity for you to meet with other families from the comfort of your own home as well as for you and your child to practice new social skills, explore emotions, and play with peers in an inclusive virtual and welcoming space. Birth-6yo.

Esta es una oportunidad para que usted se reúna con otras familias, así como para que usted y su hijo practiquen nuevas habilidades so-ciales, exploren emociones y jueguen con sus compañeros en un espacio virtual y acogedor inclusivo. Nacimiento-6yo.

這是一個機會讓你與其他家庭會面，以及讓你和你的孩子練習新的社交技巧、探索情緒和與同輩玩耍，我們將會使用網上包容的虛擬的溫馨空間。 年齡是出生至六歲。

More Info - English, español, 中文

Play, Learn, Connect (Spanish)
Every Tuesday; 4:00-4:45pm - Regístrate aquí

Play, Learn, Connect (Cantonese)
Every Tuesday; 5:00-5:45pm- 在這裡註冊
For any questions about Parent & Child Groups, please contact 415-920-5040.
Our Family Support Groups focus on the experience of caregivers of children with disabilities. Each group is facilitated by a parent of a child with a disability and encourage peer to peer connections and support along with guest speakers or special topics when appropriate.

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Workshops, Clinics, and Peer Groups - Support for Families of Children with Disabilities

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This is an opportunity for you to meet with other families from the comfort of your own home as well as for you and your child to practice new social skills, explore emotions, and play with peers in an inclusive virtual and welcoming space. Birth-6yo.

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Support for Families - Special Family Events

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Support for Families - Special Family Events

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Support for Families of Children with Disabilities

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Movie Nights

Join us as we roll out the red carpet for our honored guests. We bring box office hits, classic kids movies, and more as we laugh, cry, hoot and holler. We have freshly popped popcorn, pizza, and snacks to keep everyone fueled up for the cinematic adventures.

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Special Family Events - Support for Families of Children with Disabilities

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Join us as we roll out the red carpet for our honored guests. We bring box office hits, classic kids movies, and more as we laugh, cry, hoot and holler. We have freshly popped popcorn, pizza, and snacks to keep everyone fueled up for the cinematic adventures.

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Community Events, Disability-Specific Resources, Opportunities for Input

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Support for Families of Children with Disabilities

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SFCD Blog - Support for Families of Children with Disabilities

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Facing unending challenges, we pause and celebrate - our loved ones, our communities, and our body-minds. Join us as we dance to honor those still here and those who became ancestors. We'll be dancing to the oldies our ancestors loved. #StillHere #CelebrateEveryBody ASL, CART, & Live AD provided.

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Support for Families - Parent Mentor Program

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Support for Families - Parent Mentor Program

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Support for Families of Children with Disabilities

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Parents or guardians of children with special needs can be matched with a trained volunteer Parent Mentor who can provide one-on-one peer support and information. When a family expresses an interest in having a Parent Mentor to either a Family Resource Specialist or Social Worker, the family is referred to the Parent Mentor Program. The Parent Mentor Coordinator will contact the family, explain the program, and find out what the family is looking for in a mentor. After obtaining a thorough understanding of the family's needs and preferences, the Coordinator will try to match the parent with an appropriate volunteer from Support for Family's pool of trained mentors.

Matches are based on the needs expressed by the family and may be based on the child's diagnosis, shared language or culture, or a particular concern. Regardless of preference, each family determines the kind of mentor they need. Because families often have multiple needs, more than one mentor may be assigned.

Once a match has been made, the Coordinator will check in with each periodically with both the family and the mentor(s).
For more information about obtaining a mentor, please call our Phoneline at
(415) 920-5040.

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Parent Mentor Program - Support for Families of Children with Disabilities

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Parents or guardians of children with special needs can be matched with a trained volunteer Parent Mentor who can provide one-on-one peer support and information. When a family expresses an interest in having a Parent Mentor to either a Family Resource Specialist or Social Worker, the family is referred to the Parent Mentor Program.

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Support groups for parents, playgroups for children with disabilities, social group for teens and young adults who use AAC

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This is an opportunity for you to meet with other families from the comfort of your own home, as well as for you and your child to practice new social skills, explore emotions, and play with peers in an inclusive and welcoming space. Birth-6yo. In partnership with First 5 California, we will be sending home kits of Early Literacy Materials, including books and art materials, as a special gift for all families who participate in our PCI groups in March, April or May. Please register now to receive your kit!

與加州First 5 合作，我們將寄出早期讀寫資料包，包括書和藝術材料，作為一份特殊禮物給參與我們三、四、五月份遊戲學習連接小組的所有家庭，請現在登記索取！

En asociación con First 5 California, nosotros enviaremos kits a casa de materiales de alfabetización temprana, que incluyen libros y materiales de arte, como un regalo especial para todas las familias que participan en nuestros grupos PCI en marzo, abril o mayo. ¡Regístrese ahora para recibir su kit!

More Info - English, español, 中文

Presented in Spanish
Every Tuesday; 4:00-4:45pm
*Online registration for April group is now closed-please call with questions
Regístrate aquí por mayo *La inscripción cierra el 23 de abril

Presented in English with Cantonese interpretation
Every Tuesday; 3:00-3:45pm
*Online registration for April group is now closed-please call with questions
Register here for May/在這裡登記五月 *Registration closes on April 23
For any questions about Parent & Child groups, please contact 415-920-5040.

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Workshops, Clinics, and Peer Groups - Support for Families of Children with Disabilities

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For gifted and twice-exceptional learners.

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Exciting Gifted Education Teaching and Learning Tools

For more than 30 years, teachers and parents have looked to Prufrock Press for professional learning resources, gifted child identification instruments, and curriculum designed for gifted students, advanced learners, and twice-exceptional children.

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All Info Packets are available in  English, Spanish or Traditional Chinese

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All Info Packets are available in  English, Spanish or Traditional Chinese

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Children with OCD have intrusive thoughts and worries that make them extremely anxious, and they develop rituals they feel compelled to perform to keep those anxieties at bay. This guide explains the often confusing behaviors that can be associated with OCD, and the treatments most effective for hel…

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Assistive tools and equipment
Click here for the Catalog

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Materials and publications in this section help you understand your rights so you can advocate for yourself or another person. If you have any questions or need more help, contact Disability Rights California at 1-800-776-5746, or TTY at:1-800-719-5798: available M-F, 9:00am - 4:00pm.

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Special Education Rights and Responsabilities Manual 

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Special Education Rights and Responsabilities Manual 

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Learn what the law says about rights of students in special education in a readable Q/A format.

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SERR - Special Education Rights and Responsibilities - This manual explains how to become eligible for special education, how to request and advocate for special education services, and what to do if you disagree with school districts.

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The Federal and California special education laws give eligible students with disabilities the right to receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE). This manual explains how to become eligible for special education, how to request and advocate for special education services, and what to do if you disagree with school districts.

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Focusing on autism and sensory disorders, books, articles and videos.

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Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders have unique talents and challenges, as we all do. We like to focus on the positive and the progress that these special people can make. Our resources present strategies for addressing Communication, Social Skills, Behavior, Sensory Issues, and more.

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Future Horizons - World Leader in Autism, Sensory Resources and Conferences

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Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders have unique talents and challenges, as we all do. We like to focus on the positive and the progress that these special people can make. Our resources present strategies for addressing Communication, Social Skills, Behavior, Sensory Issues, and more. Not sure where to begin?

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Publications, reports, case studies, kids count data center and much more.

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Publications - The Annie E. Casey Foundation

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As the nations largest philanthropy focused on kids, the Casey Foundation shares lessons from its grant making and site-based projects to improve the lives of children, young people and families. Read publications from the Foundation and its partners.

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Puppy Cam

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The Z Litter Puppy Cam | Canine Companions

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These Canine Companions puppies are on their way to becoming expertly trained service dogs. Enjoy the recorded puppy cam.

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Books, story times, resources to encourage a love of reading.

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Pre-K Children's Books (Ages 3, 4, 5) | Brightly

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Encourage your preschooler's love of stories with book picks and tips just right for your child's particular needs, age, and interests.

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https://www.peerplaysfbay.com/ to sign up

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Resource on Employment, Independence & Equality.

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The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) is an employment and independent living resource for people with disabilities...

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Brochures in English, Chinese, Spanish and Tagalog

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Download Materials

SF City Option
* SF City Option Program Finder Form ( English :: Chinese :: Spanish :: Tagalog)

Medical Reimbursement Accounts ( for SF MRA and SF Covered MRA) * MRA Claim Form and Instructions ( English :: Chinese :: Spanish :: Tagalog)
* MRA Eligible Expense Guide ( English :: Chinese :: Spanish :: Tagalog)
* Online Claims Submission User Guide
* Mobile App User Guide
* Provider's Statement Form

SF Covered Medical Reimbursement Account ( SF Covered MRA) * SF Covered MRA Handbook ( English :: Chinese :: Spanish :: Tagalog)

Healthy San Francisco
* Program Information & Enrollment Guide ( English :: Chinese :: Spanish)
* Participant Handbook ( English :: Chinese :: Spanish)
* Medical Home Directory ( English :: Chinese :: Spanish :: Tagalog)

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SF City Option * SF City Option Program Finder Form (English :: Chinese :: Spanish :: Tagalog) Medical Reimbursement Accounts (for SF MRA and SF Covered MRA) * MRA Claim Form and Instructions (English :: Chinese :: Spanish :: Tagalog) * MRA Eligible Expense Guide (English :: Chinese :: Spanish

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Department of Developmental Services, DDS

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Department of Developmental Services, DDS

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A wide variety of services are available to Californians with developmental disabilities in each stage of their lives. Services are person-centered and designed to meet a variety of unique needs and reflect the choices of individuals within their communities.

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CA Department of Developmental Services - Agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.

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A wide variety of services are available to Californians with developmental disabilities in each stage of their lives. Services are person-centered and designed to meet a variety of unique needs and reflect the choices of individuals within their communities.

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State of California & Department of Developmental Services

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Services - CA Department of Developmental Services

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Agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.

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California Department of Education Resources

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California Department of Education Resources

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California Relay Service, The Power to Connect Us All

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California Relay Service, The Power to Connect Us All

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For quick reference, the following Telecommunications Relay Service Brochures are available for download:

We want to make sure that all the relay calls you make and receive are tailored towards your needs. We recommend that you complete and submit a Customer Profile form online in order to indicate your preferences so that each call connects quickly and accurately to Relay.

Call Me Cards

For your convenience, we have created "Call Me Cards" that are simple to print and distribute to friends, family and business contacts. These cards provide all the necessary information one needs in order to contact you through 711. We've also included some helpful hints for when using Relay. Simply print the front and back side of the card and write your name and phone number in the designated areas. Keep your personalized cards readily available so that you can pass them out to individuals who wish to contact you.

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For quick reference, the following Telecommunications Relay Service Brochures are available for download: We want to make sure that all the relay calls you make and receive are tailored towards your needs. We recommend that you complete and submit a Customer Profile form online in order to indicate your preferences so that each call connects quickly and accurately to Relay.

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First 5 New Parent Kits in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean.

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First 5 New Parent Kits in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean.

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First 5 California Kit for New Parents Order

The FREE Kit for New Parents includes the Parent Guide, Numbers touch-and-feel book, What to Do When Your Child Gets Sick book, and more. Kits are available in English and Spanish. Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese Kits will be available later this year.

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The FREE Kit for New Parents includes the Parent Guide, Numbers touch-and-feel book, What to Do When Your Child Gets Sick book, and more. Kits are available in English and Spanish. Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese Kits will be available later this year.

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Print the milestone checklists (PDF) pdf icon[2 MB, 20 Pages, 508]

Download the Milestone Tracker mobile app

View the Milestones in Action  photo and video library

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving "bye bye" are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, act, and move.

Click on the age of your child to see the milestones:

"Learn the Signs. Act Early." materials are not a substitute for standardized, validated developmental screening tools.

Special acknowledgments to the subject matter experts and others who contributed to the review of data and selection of developmental milestones, especially Paul H. Lipkin, MD, Michelle M. Macias, MD, Julie F. Pajek, PhD, Judith S. Shaw, EdD, MPH, RN, Karnesha Slaughter, MPH, Jane K. Squires, PhD, Toni M. Whitaker, MD, Lisa D. Wiggins, PhD, and Jennifer M. Zubler, MD.
Sincere gratitude to Natalia Benza, MD and José O. Rodríguez, MD, MBA for their thoughtful review of the Spanish-language translation of these milestones.

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“learn the signs. act early.” milestones

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Developmental milestones are things most children can do by a certain age. Track your child's milestones and talk with your child's doctor at every visit about the milestones your child has reached

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Books, assessments, resources and more

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Here you can view fully searchable digital versions of our latest subject-specific catalogs and brochures.

Early Childhood

Special Education

Communication & Language Development

Textbooks - Reading & Literacy

Textbooks - Communication & Language

Textbooks - Early Childhood

Textbooks - K-12 Special Education

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Exceptional Resources for Early Childhood Professionals and Parents

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Felton Institute Early Intervention Programming

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Felton Institute Early Intervention Programming

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Early Intervention programming at an inclusive preschool school in the mission. Early Intervention, speech therapy, 1:1 paraprofessional services and the Early Start Denver Model.

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During the COVID-19 pandemic we are meeting the needs of our participants and supporting our community in various ways. Through distance learning, virtual family support, wellness check-ins, individualized case management and advocacy and providing resources to families to stay connected and shelter with care. For a snapshot of what we're doing this month check out our calendar.

Case Management

Case Management is available to community members. A dedicated advocate works with the parent/caregiver on an individualized service plan to move toward stability. Assistance is available with childcare, schools, housing, employment, and basic family needs. Clients work with case managers to create plans, set goals and make positive changes in their lives.

Community Events

Community Events provide opportunities for families to socialize, network, share culture and have fun in a safe, welcoming environment! These events include arts and crafts, games, entertainment and refreshments. Be on the look out for Lunar New Year, Halloween, Winter Holiday, movie nights, field trips and more!

Educational Workshops

Educational Workshops are offered on a variety of topics help parents/caregivers learn about their children's developmental stages, strategies to promote school readiness at home, school enrollment, positive behavior, how to advocate for their children in school, family economic stability, and more. Family Connections offers three ongoing series of workshops in multiple languages:

* Nurturing Parents provides parents/caregivers with information about child development along with strategies and techniques they can use at home to promote emotional health and school readiness;

* Linking for School Success series promotes school success including school enrollment, bullying prevention and response, children's use of social media, and preparing for college; and

* Family Economic Success series supports families with financial knowledge and ability to navigate within various financial institutions-from banks and credit unions to government service agencies.

Support Groups

Support Groups are held weekly to provide parents/caregivers an opportunity to discuss concerns, share tips and explore parenting and child development topics through workshops, expert-led presentations and cultural activities.

Parent Advisory Board

The Parent Advisory Board is held monthly for parents/ caregivers to share knowledge about community resources, provide feedback on programs and services, plan community events, advocate for parents' needs in the community, and build leadership skills.

Parenting Classes

Parenting Classes help parents/caregivers encourage positive behavior in children and strengthen relationships. In this evidence-based, interactive program, parents learn how to improve their children's cooperation, reduce misbehavior and decrease parental stress.

Pre-Natal Series

Our Pre-Natal Series consists of workshops and hands-on classes led by nurses, doulas and staff on topics to help moms have a healthy pregnancy and adopt best practices to care for a healthy baby. Participants receive self-care and baby-care items to take home.

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Family Support - Family Connections Centers

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During the COVID-19 pandemic we are meeting the needs of our participants and supporting our community in various ways. Through distance learning, virtual family support, wellness check-ins, individualized case management and advocacy and providing resources to families to stay connected and shelter with care. For a snapshot of what we're doing this month check out [...]

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Golden Gate Regional Center has created a variety of literature to aid individuals and families who are receiving or who may be interested in receiving services from the regional center. Much of that literature is available below, sorted by the language or languages in which each publication is available.
English

Arabic

Chinese

Spanish

Vietnamese

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Department of Developmental Services (CA) Early Start Free Publications

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Department of Developmental Services (CA) Early Start Free Publications

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Community Resources Infographic:

Starting Out Together - An Early Intervention Guide for Families A question and answer format summarizes the research supporting early intervention for infants and toddlers with a disability. The booklet also provides information on the key points of how the Early Start system works, such as eligibility, referral and the child's service plan.

Available in: English | Spanish | Vietnamese

Early Start is governed by both federal and state statutes and regulations. This booklet provides in-depth information to parents and other interested parties about procedural safeguards available to ensure services are provided in a manner appropriate to the child's needs and the concerns of the family.

This brochure is intended as a quick guide for healthcare providers in the areas of screenings and referrals to Early Intervention services.

An easy-to-read overview of the benefits of early intervention during the first three years of a child's life, this brochure explains the steps to take if you have concerns about your child's development as well as what services are available if your child is determined eligible for Early Start.

Parent-to-parent support through Family Resource Centers and Networks is a critical component of Early Start in California. This brochure introduces the statewide network of family resource centers, which are staffed by parents of children with special needs who actively collaborate with local regional centers and local education agencies to help parents and families access early intervention services.

This brochure is a collaborative effort between the Department of Developmental Services and the California Department of Education. The brochure is designed to facilitate finding and identifying young children who may benefit from early intervention or specialized education services and to encourage appropriate referrals regarding these children to Early Start and special education preschool services. It can be ordered through the Publications Order Form.

For free downloadable resources please go to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website and choose from a variety of resources: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/freematerials.html#toolsfortrackingmilestones-2017

For more information regarding Early Start services and referrals, please contact the Early Start BabyLine at 800 - 515 - BABY (800 - 515 - 2229) or earlystart@dds.ca.gov

Last modified: November 25, 2020

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Early Start Publications and Outreach Materials Resources

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Community Resources Infographic: Starting Out Together - An Early Intervention Guide for Families A question and answer format summarizes the research supporting early intervention for infants and toddlers with a disability. The booklet also provides information on the key points of how the Early Start system works, such as eligibility, referral and the child's service plan.

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Books to help Kids & teens thrive through challenges of anxiety, depresssion or trauma

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Catalog - New Harbinger Publications, Inc

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"With a legacy dating back over 100 years, our guiding principles remain the same: empowerment, cultural affirmation, and personal responsibility."

Mission Neighborhood Centers, Inc.

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Mission Neighborhood Centers, Inc. MultiGenerational Community Based Social Services From children's services to healthy aging & disability, Mission Neighborhood Centers, Inc. has been serving the community with empowering multi-cultural, multigenerational social services for 60 years. Learn More Mission Neighborhood Centers, Inc. MultiGenerational Social Services

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Special Education resources on services, enrollment, records and assessment for students with disabilities.

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My Family Health Portrait|Public Health Genomics Knowledge Base

Using My Family Health Portrait you can:

Enter your family health history.

Learn about your risk for conditions that can run in families.

Print your family health history to share with family or your health care provider

Save your family health history so you can update it over time.

Talking with your health care provider about your family health history can help you stay healthy!

Learn more about My Family Health Portrait

Create a Family Health History

Use a Saved History

Note: You must use the "Use a Saved History" button to open the family history file you created.

Disclaimer: The Surgeon General's My Family Health Portrait tool does NOT allow the government or other entities to access your information. The tool provides the software for organizing your information, but your information is not transmitted back to government or other servers and can only be downloaded by you. Your information is never available to anyone else, unless you choose to share it. The Surgeon General's tool does not provide medical advice. For questions related to family health history and your health, talk to your doctor.

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office of genomics and precision public health

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public health genomics knowledge base. human genome epidemiology

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cdc - public health genomics knowledge base includes genomics and health impact news and publications

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and other products. the update features sections on infectious diseases and noncommunicable diseases with a focus on human and pathogen genomics

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My Family Health Portrait|Public Health Genomics Knowledge Base

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My Family Health Portrait|Public Health Genomics Knowledge Base Using My Family Health Portrait you can: Enter your family health history. Learn about your risk for conditions that can run in families. Print your family health history to share with family or your health care provider Save your family health history so you can update it over time.

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Child Mind Parent Guide to Developmental Milestones

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Child Mind Parent Guide to Developmental Milestones

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Your child is advancing from infancy toward and into the preschool years. During this time, his physical growth and motor development will slow, but you can expect to see some tremendous intellectual, social, and emotional changes. Adolescence can be a challenge for parents.

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Find Early Start/Early Intervention Resources Near You

The Central Directory of Early Intervention Resources helps parents, family members, service providers, and members of the public find resources for infants and toddlers with developmental disabilities or delays and concerns. Find out:

* Early Start is California's system of early intervention services provided to infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families.
If you cannot find the information you need, visit the Early Start website at https://www.dds.ca.gov/EarlyStart, call the Early Start BabyLine at 800-515-BABY (800-515-2229) or email earlystart@dds.ca.gov.

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The Central Directory of Early Intervention Resources helps parents, family members, service providers, and members of the public find resources for infants and toddlers with developmental disabilities or delays and concerns. Find out: * Early Start is California's system of early intervention services provided to infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families.

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CEID, Center for Early Intervention on Deafness

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CEID, Center for Early Intervention on Deafness

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Center For Early Intervention On Deafness

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After a successful summer childcare program, our Sunshine Preschool and our special education D/HH Classrooms have re-opened for in person services. To individualize for student and family needs, we are offering an in person option as well as a distance learning option. We are excited to connect in person and virtually with students and families to provide rich, language based activities and curriculum.

​Direct Speech, Language Therapy and Occupational Therapies are offered in both formats too! Family classes and workshops will continue to be virtual as we reduce the number of people on site.
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If you are in need of childcare services, please reach out to us at info@ceid.org. ​

Audiology announcements

Our Berkeley and Oakland Audiology Clinics have been open since June and we continue to see patients daily for in person services by appointment.
We are seeing patients by appointment only, Tuesday through Friday between 9:00am-5:00pm. We continue curbside services, and telephone & video support.

Please call the office to schedule ANY needed service at 510-848-4800 ext 317 or via email at audiology@ceid.org. Leave a clear message with your full first & last name, date of birth, and a good number or email to respond to you. We will call you back within 24-48 hours to advise you on next steps. In order to maintain our strict healthy and safety protocols, we do not allow walk-in or drop-in services at this time. Contact us to get the support you need.

Our team is committed to continue providing you and your family outstanding hearing services. At the same time, we are taking precautions to keep you, our team and our community as safe as possible.

Please click here to know what to expect when you come to your appointment.

If you are a clinic requesting service, please continue to fax your referrals as usual (510) 373-6528.

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After a successful summer childcare program, our Sunshine Preschool and our special education D/HH Classrooms have re-opened for in person services. To individualize for student and family needs, we are offering an in person option as well as a distance learning option.

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Benefits and Services

The Healthy Kids HMO program offers medical, dental, and vision care. Medical care is provided by San Francisco Health Plan. Covered services include:

Doctor Visits

Hospital & Emergency Room Care

Prescription Drugs

Regular Check-Up's and Immunizations (shots)

OB/GYN Services and Pregnancy Care

Family Planning

Substance Abuse Programs

Mental Health Services

Specialty Care

Dental Care - Through Delta Dental

Vision Care - Through VSP

See the Evidence of Coverage and the Healthy Kids HMO Summary of Benefits for details on the program benefits and limits.

See the New Consumer Protection Law Notice ( AB72) for information about protection from surprise medical bills.

This glossary of health coverage and medical terms has many commonly used terms, but isn't a full list. These glossary terms and definitions are intended to be educational and may be different from the terms and definitions in your plan.

Note: There are no co-pays for preventive visits or for members under the age of 24 months for well-baby care and office visits. There are no co-pays for members who are documented Alaska Natives or Native Americans.

Benefits*

Covered Services

Member Pays (Co-payment)

Hospitalization Services

Inpatient

Medically necessary facility charges, room and board, general nursing care, ancillary services including operating room, intensive care unit, prescribed drugs, laboratory, and radiology during inpatient stay

No co-payment

Hospitalization Services
Outpatient

Medically necessary facility charges, general nursing care, ancillary services including operating room, prescribed drugs, laboratory, chemotherapy, and radiology

No co-payment except $10 per visit for physical, occupational and speech therapy performed on an outpatient basis.
$15 per visit for emergency health care services (waived if the member is hospitalized)

Professional Services

Doctor visits, inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical services

$10 per office or home
visit except
No co-payment for hospital inpatient professional services
No co-payment for surgery, anesthesia, or radiation, chemotherapy, or dialysis treatments
No co-payment for members 24 months of age and younger
No co-payment for vision or hearing testing, or for hearing aids

Prescription Drug Coverage **

Drugs prescribed by a licensed practitioner

$10 co-payment per prescription for up to 90 day supply for generic drugs.
$10 co-payment per prescription for up to a 30-day supply of most brand drugs or up to a 90-day supply for brand drugs to treat chronic conditions.
$15 co-payment per prescription for brand name drugs with a generic equivalent.
No co-payment for prescription drugs provided in an inpatient setting.
No co-payment for drugs administered in the doctor's office or in an outpatient facility.
No co-payment for FDA- approved contraceptive drugs and devices.

Mental Health Care

Diagnosis and treatment of a mental health condition.
This includes, but is not limited to inpatient mental health care services for the treatment of Severe Mental Illnesses (SMI).

No-co-payment

Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) Services

Inpatient mental health care services for the treatment for a member determined by the county to have a SED condition.
The plan shall provide all medically necessary covered services until the county mental health department establishes eligibility for a subscriber child with SED and the county mental health department provides the medically necessary services to treat the SED
The Plan and the county mental health department will coordinate services to ensure that all medically necessary services and treatment are provided to a member with SED.
The member will remain enrolled in the Healthy Kids HMO program and will continue to receive primary care, specialty care, and all other services for medical conditions not related to the SED from the Plan.

No-co-payment

Basic Mental Health Care Services

This includes, but is not limited to, the
treatment of children who have experienced family dysfunction or trauma, including child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, substance abuse in the family, or divorce and bereavement.
Family members may be involved in the treatment when medically necessary for the health and recovery of the child.
This includes, but is not limited to outpatient mental health care services for the treatment of Severe Mental Illnesses (SMI).

$10 per visit

Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED)

Outpatient mental health care visits
services for the treatment of a member determined by the county to have a SED condition.
The plan shall provide all medically necessary services until the county mental health department establishes eligibility for a member child with SED and the county mental health department provides the medically necessary services to treat the SED.
The Plan and the county mental health department will coordinate services to ensure that all medically necessary services and treatment are provided to a member with SED.
The member will remain enrolled in the Healthy Kids HMO program and will continue to receive primary care, specialty care, and all other services for medical conditions not related to the SED from the Plan.

No co-payment

Skilled Nursing Care

Services provided in a licensed skilled nursing facility.
Benefit is limited to a maximum of 100 days per benefit year.

No co-payment

California Children's Services Program
(CCS)

CCS is a California medical program that treats children who have certain physically handicapping conditions and who need specialized medical care. Services provided through the CCS Program are coordinated by the county CCS office.
If the member's condition is determined to be eligible for CCS services, the member remains enrolled in the Healthy Kids HMO Program and continues to receive medical care from plan providers for services not related to the CCS eligible condition.
The member will receive treatment for the CCS eligible condition through the specialized network of CCS providers and/or CCS approved specialty

No co-payment

Oral Surgery

Bony impaction- per tooth
Root recovery - per tooth

$10

Endodontics

Apicoectomy performed in conjunction with root canal
Retreatment of previous root canal

$10 per canal

Dentures

Complete maxillary denture
Complete mandibular denture
Partial acrylic upper or lower denture with clasps
Partial upper or lower denture with chrome cobalt alloy lingual or palatal bar, clasps and acrylic saddles
Removable unilateral partial denture
Laboratory reline
Denture duplication

$10 each

*Benefits are provided only for services which are medically necessary
** These services may be covered and paid for by the California Children's Services (CCS) program, if the member is found to be eligible for CCS services.

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Welcome to Healthy San Francisco! An Innovative Health Access Program

Healthy San Francisco is a program designed to make health care services available and affordable to uninsured San Francisco residents. It is operated by the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH).

For more information you can call Healthy San Francisco Customer Service:

Participants & Visitors: (415) 615-4555

TDD/TTY for People who are Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, or have Speech Disabilities:
(415) 547-7830

Customer Service representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm.

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Welcome to Healthy San Francisco! An Innovative Health Access Program Healthy San Francisco is a program designed to make health care services available and affordable to uninsured San Francisco residents. It is operated by the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH).

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Advocacy articles, books and trainings to support the rights of children with special educational needs

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RISE UNLOCKS POTENTIAL AND OPENS DOORS TO SUCCESS
FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES OR OTHER CHALLENGES
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Pathways Milestones 0-6 Years, Play and Parenting

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Pathways Milestones 0-6 Years, Play and Parenting

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Babies form 1 million new neural connections per second. Their development shouldn't be a guessing game.

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Home - Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center

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Discover how the Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center Website and Contact Center can help patients and families who have a rare disease.

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NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders)

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List of Rare Disease Information - NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders)

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NORD's Rare Disease Database provides brief introductions for patients and their families to more than 1,200 rare diseases.

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MedlinePlus - Información de Salud de la Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina

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Encuentre información sobre condiciones de salud, bienestar y mucho más en un lenguaje fácil de leer en MedlinePlus en español, la fuente con información confiable de la Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina y los Institutos Nacionales de la Salud de los Estados Unidos.

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Find Reliable Health Information | Search For Clinical Trials | Explore NLM's Exhibitions and Collections | Learn about NLM

Find Reliable Health Information

MedlinePlus
MedlinePlus offers up-to-date information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus is also available in Spanish.

PubMed
PubMed has more than 28 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Citations may include links to full-text content from PubMed Central and publisher web sites. Learn more about how to limit your search to articles that have free full text available.

Search For Clinical Trials

ClinicalTrials.gov
Search ClinicalTrials.gov for actively recruiting studies that you may be able to participate in or learn about new interventions/treatments that are being considered.

Explore NLM's Exhibitions and Collections

Exhibition Program
Browse lively and informative exhibitions and educational resources about the social and cultural history of medicine.

Digital Collections
Digital Collections is the Library's free online repository of biomedical resources including books, still images, videos, and maps. All of the content in Digital Collections is freely available worldwide and, unless otherwise indicated, in the public domain.

LocatorPlus Online Catalog
LocatorPlus is the Library's online catalog containing catalog records for books, audiovisuals, journals, computer files, and other materials in the Library's collections.

Learn about NLM

About NLM
Find out more about NLM, the world's largest biomedical library!

Visiting the Library
Learn about the Library's Reading Rooms, tours, vistor center, and the procedures for visiting the NIH.

History of the Library
Read about important events in NLM history and legislative chronology.

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A Consumer's Guide to Genetic Health Testing

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Information on facts, rights, policies, advocacy and self-advocacy.

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Developmental and educational toys
Lakeshore Catalogs & Correlations
Parent's Guide to School Success
Head Start & Early Head Start

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Lakeshore Catalogs & Correlations | Lakeshore® Learning

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Explore Lakeshore catalogs online or request one for delivery! Plus, our product correlations make it easy to get the right materials for your state or program!

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Summer Together provides San Francisco Unified School District students a selection of free in-person and virtual summer learning programs for nine weeks starting in June, including:

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Free summer learning programs for San Francisco public school students

Enrollment begins in April. Check back here or sign up below for updates about enrollment or volunteer opportunities.

*Your contact information will only be used to provide alerts and updates about enrollment in Summer Together.

Many options, zero cost to San Francisco families.

Sign up online, in-person, and over the phone.

City departments, companies, community organizations, and donors coming together.

About Summer Together

Summer Together provides San Francisco Unified School District students a selection of free in-person and virtual summer learning programs for nine weeks starting in June, including:

Academic, in-person learning

Summer camp at sites throughout the city

Virtual arts and academic classes

Free books for every student

Summer Together is brought to you by a coalition of TogetherSF, the City of San Francisco, San Francisco Unified School District, community organizations, nonprofits and businesses. The program is fully funded by a public-private partnership between the City of San Francisco and generous philanthropic support.

Read more about Summer Together in Mayor London Breed's program announcement and in the SF Chronicle.

Sign up for updates about Summer Together

Get notified when enrollment opens or learn about ways to volunteer to support the program.

*Your contact information will only be used to provide alerts and updates about enrollment in Summer Together.

Questions? Get in touch at summer@togethersf.org

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Support for Families of Children with Disabilities

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Support for Families has produced the following information packet to assist families and professionals with their search for essential information and access to resources. We hope that they are helpful and invite you to contact us with questions or comments.
Download the entire PDF packet in your preferred language below, or scroll down to find links to each section of this packet.

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Learning Disabilities Info Packet - Support for Families of Children with Disabilities

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" Down Syndrome Fact Sheet" by National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY), updated by Center for Parent Information and Resources (CPIR)

" Language Guidelines", under "New Parent's Guide" section, by the National Down Syndrome Congress

Section 2: Strategies for Home and School

Section 3: How to Work with Professionals

Section 4: Resources
Let us know what you think! These resources do not endorse any services or programs listed, nor are they to be considered an exhaustive listing of organizations or websites. If you find any incorrect information, if you would like to offer feedback, or if you know of additional resources that may be helpful to include in the future, please

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Section 2: Strategies for Home and School

Section 3: How to Work with Professionals

Section 4: Resources
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Cerebral Palsy Info Packet - Support for Families of Children with Disabilities

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Section 3: How to Work with Professionals

Section 4: Resources
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Autism Info Packet - Support for Families of Children with Disabilities

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Section 2: Strategies for Home and School

Section 3: How to Work with Professionals

Section 4: Resources
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ADHD Info Packet - Support for Families of Children with Disabilities

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Making the transition from Early Intervention Services to the School district at age 3. Available in English, Spanish or Chinese

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Crossing the Bridge - Support for Families of Children with Disabilities

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As contractors for the California State Department of Education, Wu Yee's Child Care Resource and Referral (R&R) Program supports families in their search for affordable, quality child care by providing parent education, referrals to child care services that meet family needs and navigation of the child care financial aid system. All of our services are offered free of charge and all information is kept confidential.

For families, we provide the following services:

Consultations for parents navigating the child care system in San Francisco.

Referrals to child care providers from a comprehensive database of San Francisco's licensed providers- including child care centers and family child care homes.

Workshops to support parents on topics including child development and parenting.

A free Toy and Book Lending Library.

Community resources for families

Assistance in determining a family's eligibility for child care payment assistance and various child care programs including:

Our services are offered to all San Francisco residents, regardless of a family's income. If you do not qualify for child care financial assistance programs, we will still support your family in the search for a provider that best fits your needs.

NOTE: In accordance with COVID19 guidelines we remain working from home during the pandemic. We will notify families through our website and email groups when we return to our offices and in-person services. Under normal circumstances, our business hours are listed below for your easy reference.
Thank you,
Joy Lok FRC and Resource and Referral Programs
No matter what your needs are, we would be happy to provide assistance. Our team of experienced and bilingual (Chinese/English, Spanish/English) specialists are available:

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Children's Council Toy/Book Lending Library

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Children's Council Toy/Book Lending Library

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Our Lending Library is free of charge and open to all. Parents, providers and our community are welcome to loan items from our collection, curated for children 0-6 years old.

We offer books, toys, games, puzzles, art supplies, puppets, blocks, dramatic play materials, balls, toys that support children's fine and gross motor development, sensory toys, materials for and about children with special needs, materials for and about LGBT families, activity guides, and information and resources on child development.

Appointments are encouraged. To schedule an appointment call 415.276.2902.

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Fun learning materials and toys for kids.

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The EDge Newsletter, usually published 3 times a year, in English and in Spanish, free, CA news in special education.

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The EDge Newsletter, usually published 3 times a year, in English and in Spanish, free, CA news in special education.

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Current Issue: The Special EDge Newsletter: Summer 2023 View the recent edition of The EDge Newsletter Past Issues Click here to see the full archive of The EDge Newsletters >

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Here parents will be able to look up school information, booklists by grade, answers to frequently aske questions and concerns and much more.

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We help millions of parents get a great education for their child.

Each year we reach more than half of all parents in the U.S. with school-age children. Whether it's helping parents find the right school, advocate for better schools, or support their children's learning, we work to empower parents with the information they need to improve educational opportunities-in their homes and their communities.

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K-12 school quality information and parenting resources

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cadreworks.org/forfamiliexs/frequently asked/questions.
This is also translated into other languages.

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Transl. into: English,. Spanish,
Arabic, Simplified Chinese, and Vietnamese.
Topics: Mediation, Written State Complaints, Due Process Complaints & Hearings.

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CADRE Contributors:

Anita Engiles, Melanie Reese, and Senior Consultants, Marshall Peter and Candace Hawkins

CADRE is very grateful for the review and input provided by:

Center for Parent Information Resources (CPIR) and Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN): Debra Jennings and Myriam Alizo

Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (ECTA): Sharon Walsh

PACER Center: Judy Swett and Gretchen Godfrey

Open Doors for Multicultural Families: Hodan Fara Mohamed

Philadelphia HUNE: Luz Hernandez

Consultants: Ed Feinberg and Larry Ringer

CADRE extends our sincere thanks for providing reviews of the translations to:

Open Doors for Multicultural Families

Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN)

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CADRE Contributors: Anita Engiles, Melanie Reese, and Senior Consultants, Marshall Peter and Candace Hawkins CADRE is very grateful for the review and input provided by: Center for Parent Information Resources (CPIR) and Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN): Debra Jennings and Myriam Alizo Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (ECTA): Sharon Walsh PACER Center: Judy Swett and Gretchen Godfrey Open Doors for Multicultural Families: Hodan Fara Mohamed Philadelphia HUNE: Luz Hernandez Consultants: Ed Feinberg and Larry Ringer CADRE extends our sincere thanks for providing reviews of the translations to: Open Doors for Multicultural Families Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN)

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https://www..aapcautismbook.com
Books and materials about autism for all ages

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toolkit.parentaladvocacy.net
Material for International Parent led movement by RISE. For families affected by Welfare.

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Nami, National Alliance on Mental Illness San Francisco

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Nami, National Alliance on Mental Illness San Francisco

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Resource Guides for Mental Health, Youth and Families, Early Psychosis Guide and more.

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SF County Mental Health Access Line

415-255-3737 or toll-free at 888-246-3333
Access line for those eligible for county services, those with Medi-Cal or with no insurance. for more information.

A division of UCSF's Department of Psychiatry. Services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, often co-existing with substance abuse.

A guide to free food, free shelter, free medicine, and solutions to neighborhood problems in San Francisco.

Social services, with special emphasis on the needs of low-income families, children, the elderly, and disabled people.

Partnership for Prescription Assistance
Helps patients without prescription drug coverage get the medicines they need through the program that is right for them.

HealthRIGHT 360 is a family of integrated health programs that provides mental health, substance abuse, and primary care services, regardless of one's ability to pay.

Individuals must be clients of the San Francisco Adult Probation Department to access the services.

Provides individuals who are disabled due to mental illness with treatment alternatives to institutional placement.​

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SF County Mental Health Access Line 415-255-3737 or toll-free at 888-246-3333 Access line for those eligible for county services, those with Medi-Cal or with no insurance. for more information. A division of UCSF's Department of Psychiatry. Services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, often co-existing with substance abuse.

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Device Lending and Demo Services see SF Listing

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Two people using an assistive listening device.

Ability Tools operates a Device Lending and Demonstration Center (formerly Device Lending Library) program throughout California. The following agencies contract with Ability Tools to provide short-term loans of assistive devices and gadgets that can help you live independently. Whether your need is temporary or you would just like to try out some devices before you buy, our Device Lending Libraries can provide free, short-term loans for up to 30 days of equipment such as portable ramps, AAC devices, magnifiers, computer software and more.

Device Lending and Demonstration Centers can ship most items to borrowers throughout California. To see what devices are available, visit NATADS Public Access.

Find a Device Lending and Demonstration Center near you by clicking on one of the cities below:

Website: http://ucpsdtechcenter.org

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Substance Abuse and Mental Health

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Their focus is on keeping communication good between home and school to avoid problems, or support to resolve problems that have occurred. They provide helpful materials in English, Spanish, Chineses, Vietnamese and many more languages.

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CADRE (The Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education) | CADRE

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We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the third Professional Development Opportunity for IDEA Hearing Officers on February 6-7, 2024. CADRE, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Office for Dispute Resolution and Oklahoma SERC look forward to hosting this event.

This free virtual event is open only to IDEA Hearing Officials, including Hearing Officers, IDEA Hearing Review Officers, Administrative Law Judges, and SEA/LA Dispute Resolution Coordinators.

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The Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education

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Focus on building or restoring relationships with your school team.

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Supporting the prevention and resolution of disputes through partnership and collaboration

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California Assistive Technology Reuse Coalition - CATRC

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The AT Exchange is a free service of Ability Tools where you can find gently used devices for sale or free, place want ads for needed devices, and borrow devices from one of California's Device Lending Libraries.

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Links to our IRC Live Exhibitors, and more helpful community organizations can be found here.

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Tras la publicación por parte de OSEP de una serie de preguntas y respuestas sobre la resolución de disputas de la Parte B de IDEA (Ley de Educación para Personas con Discapacidad) en julio de 2013, se le pidió a CADRE que creara un conjunto de recursos complementarios para padres y familias.

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Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund

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The history and development of education programs for children with disabilities in the United States closely parallels the struggle of other minority groups to establish their civil right to participate equally in public education, which provides the primary preparation for economic and social participation in society. Children with disabilities' right to equal educational opportunities was established when Congress enacted "The Education for All Handicapped Children Act" (P.L. 94-142, later renamed the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in 1975.

Special Education Resources

The goal of the Children and Family Advocacy program is to preserve, strengthen and enforce the rights of children with disabilities. We use our long-established strategies of legal advocacy, public policy and legislative development, and training and education, toward that end.

DREDF is a Parent Training and Information Center (PTI) funded by the US Department of Education. PTIs serve families of children and young adults from birth to age 26 with all disabilities: physical, cognitive, emotional, and learning. They help families:

Obtain appropriate education and services for their children with disabilities

Work to improve education results for all children

Train and inform parents and professionals on a variety of topics

Resolve problems between families and schools or other agencies

Connect children with disabilities to community resources that address their needs

Trainings

Visit our Trainings page for schedule and registration

Resources

Request a Training on Special Education

DREDF's education advocates provide workshops for parents and professionals throughout the year. If you are a member of an organization or parent group who is interested in hosting a workshop, please fill out our DREDF Training Request Form.

Special Education Process

The special education process follows the guidelines of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Diabetes and Other Health Issues in School

Children with diabetes and other chronic illnesses often face challenges in receiving appropriate care and accommodations at school. DREDF, along with the American Diabetes Association, has developed a sample 504 Plan and a sample Health Plan for parents to use as a model when creating individualized plans for their own children.

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Special Education - Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund

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The history and development of education programs for children with disabilities in the United States closely parallels the struggle of other minority groups to establish their civil right to participate equally in public education, which provides the primary preparation for economic and social participation in society.

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Free activities, books and toys, searchable by ages and interests

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Exceptional resources for early childhood

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Download

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If you would like us to mail you a free catalog, fill out the information below. If you need multiple copies for an event, email marketing@redleafpress.org. Download Click here to view and download a digital version of the Winter 2021 Catalog.