The Process

This section outlines very simplified versions of the steps that are taken as families move from identifying their child's special needs to delivery of necessary services. Processes differ from program to program.

Families can ask for help anywhere along the line, as they move through the process.

For information, education and parent-to-parent support, call:

Support for Families of Children with Disabilities
2601 Mission Street, Suite 606
San Francisco, CA 94110
Telephone: 415/282-7494
Fax: 415/282-1226
Email:info@supportforfamilies.org
Website:http://www.supportforfamilies.org

There are advocacy organizations that can help families as they face challenges. For advocacy support, call:

Area Board V
360-22nd Street, Suite 730
Oakland, CA 94612
Telephone: 510/286-0439
Fax: 510/286-4397
Email: areabd5@concentric.net

Community Advocates for Special Education (CASE)
1500 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Telephone: 415/431-2285
Fax: 415/431-2289
Email: casesf@pacbell.net

Protection and Advocacy, Inc. (PAI)
449-15th Street, Suite 401
Oakland, CA 94612
Telephone: 800/776-5746
Fax: 510/839-5780
Email: legal@pai-ca.org
Website: http://www.pai-ca.org/

Please Note: See Advocacy Resources section of this website for more information on advocacy organizations.