Support For Families Of Children With Disabilities

02/20/2026

Start Planning Your Family’s Summer!

The San Francisco Summer Resource Fair connects children and youth in grades K-8 with summer programs, camps, and other resources. The Summer Resource Fair is free, family-friendly, and open to everyone!

From sports to arts, academics, all day programs and STEM, there’s something for every interest and budget.

📅 Saturday, February 21, 2026 @ 11am to 2pm
📍 San Francisco County Fair Building, 1199 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94122
🔗 www.sf.gov/san-francisco-summer-resource-fair

02/19/2026

Registration is open for IRC 2026!

📱Scan the QR code or go to 🔗 www.supportforfamilies.org/irc to register.

IRC will feature:
✔ Exhibitor & Resource Fair
✔ Workshop & Panel Discussions
✔ Lunch & Community Spaces
✔ Sensory Room for Children & Youth

All at NO COST to families! Save your seat today!

📅 Saturday March 14 @ 9am-3pm
📍 John O'Connell Technical High School

02/16/2026

Presented in English, Spanish, and Cantonese!

Many children experience mental health challenges that affect their learning and participation at school. These needs are often invisible or misunderstood, but schools can—and are required to—support students beginning at age 3. This workshop explains how mental health needs may show up at school and the range of supports available, including IEPs, 504 plans, behavior support, counseling, accommodations, and other interventions. Families will also learn practical strategies to advocate effectively so their child’s needs are recognized and addressed and educational access is protected.

📅February 18 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
📍Zoom
🔗www.supportforfamilies.org/events

02/09/2026

SFUSD Schools Closed Today: Resources for Families of Children with Disabilities. Note: Non-public schools (NPS) remain open. We know this is a difficult time. You are not alone. Support for Families is here to provide information, resources, and assistance as we navigate this together.

Update your ParentVue: 🔗https://www.sfusd.edu/services/family-supports-services/family-school-communications/im-not-receiving-district-notifications

Help Your Child Understand: Check out the social story on our Facebook and Instagram page to read with your child to help explain what is happening.

Visit Support for Families' Office: We are open for drop-ins 10am-2pm. Address: 832 Folsom St, Suite 1001, San Francisco, CA 94107

Free Youth Meals:
🔗https://www.sf.gov/departments--children-youth-and-their-families/free-youth-meals-sfusd-school-strike?preview=true&ts=20260206150049
🔗https://www.sfmfoodbank.org/find-food/

Before and After School Programs:
🔗https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ecLWahYrM0OedreZon-1JcIzeWxANctCjjYfKDEZusM/edit?tab=t.0

Emergency Childcare Available for children ages 0-5: Call Children's Council 415.343.3300 or email rr@childrenscouncil.org or randr@wuyee.org for assistance. 🔗https://www.childrenscouncil.org/child-care-assistance-for-families-impacted-by-the-sfusd-strike/

Visit SF Public Libraries: 🔗https://sfpl.org/

Stop by a Family Resource Center: 🔗https://sfdec.org/family-resource-centers/

Visit the Disability Cultural Center: 🔗https://disabilityculturalcenter.org/visit/

Find Mental Health resources:
🔗https://www.brightlife.kids/
🔗https://safeandsound.org/for-parents/get-help-now/
🔗https://www.namisf.org/resources

Contact GGRC for additional support:
🔗https://www.ggrc.org/contact-us/offices

02/09/2026

We know this is a difficult time. You are not alone. Support for Families is here to provide information, resources, and assistance as we navigate this together.

Reach out for 1:1 support and assistance 📱 415-920-5040 or 🔗www.supportforfamilies.org/getsupport/.

We will provide more updates later in the week.

02/07/2026

Registration opens on Monday February 9th for the 2026 Information & Resource Conference!

IRC is co-Hosted by Support for Families & San Francisco Unified School District for families and the professionals who support them!

📅 Saturday March 14 @ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 John O’Connell High School | San Francisco

From little ones to young adults—there’s something for everyone!

A free, welcoming day focused on supporting families of children and youth with disabilities, learning differences, developmental concerns, and complex medical needs.

🤝Exhibitor & Resource Fair
💡Workshops & Panels led by experts and people with lived experience
ℹ️Interpretation is available upon request.
🍽️Free lunch
💭Community & language spaces (English, Spanish, Cantonese)
🙋‍♂️Sensory room for children and youth (with their parent/caregiver)

Registration opens Monday February 9th at www.supportforfamilies.org/irc!

02/05/2026

02/02/2026

The Department is collaborating with Support for Families to organize three parent focus groups provided in English, in Spanish, and in Cantonese, to hear directly from you about your questions, feedback, and recommendations for meeting the specific needs of our community! All focus groups will be virtual, for one-hour.

Your lived experience and perspective are essential to helping the City understand what is working, what is missing, and how Universal Prekindergarten can better support children with disabilities and their families. Your input will help shape future planning and recommendations for San Francisco!

📅Save the date!
English: Tuesday February 10 @ 6-7pm
Spanish: Monday February 9 @ 6-7pm
Cantonese: Monday February 9 @ 12-1pm
📍 All focus groups are virtual on Zoom

01/28/2026

The Family Advisory Council (FAC) is a parent-led initiative at Support for Families of Children with Disabilities (SFCD). The FAC is organized to provide parents and caregivers of children with special healthcare needs the opportunity to share feedback and input on the design and implementation of SFCD programming and contribute to positive change within SFCD and the broader community. The Council is composed of parents and caregivers of children with disabilities ages 0-17 who reside in San Francisco. Join us for the opportunity to help SFCD learn more about what you and your family needs!

❔ Questions? Email Megan Geary at mgeary@supportforfamilies.org.

🔗 Apply at: www.bit.ly/sfcd-fac-26

01/26/2026

Does your organization provide services or supports to families and caregivers of children with disabilities? Sign up to be an exhibitor at our Information and Resource Conference!

Exhibitor Benefits:
💡Dedicated booth space to showcase your services
🤝Direct access to 300 families actively seeking resources and support
💜Opportunity to build meaningful connections with the disability community
💭Brand visibility throughout the event

Ready to Exhibit? Contact Christina Share at cshare@supportforfamilies.org for exhibitor information and registration details.

Interested in Sponsorship Opportunities? For sponsorship packages and benefits, please contact Bonnie Sarchet at btangsarchet@supportforfamilies.org.

01/24/2026

Save the Date for IRC 2026!

The Information and Resource Conference (IRC) is a FREE annual conference for families of children with disabilities, the professionals who work with them, and community members.

📅 Saturday, March 14, 2026 @ 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 John O'Connell Technical High School, 2355 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Join us for a day of connection, learning, and resources designed specifically for families and caregivers of children with disabilities!

01/22/2026

Support for Families of Children with Disabilities, in partnership with CASE (Community Alliance for Special Education), invites you to a two-day, full-day in-person workshop series designed to empower families with a deep understanding of their student’s IEP.

Bring your child’s IEP, psychoeducational report, and any related documents—we’ll review them together step by step. Over the course of two Saturdays, you’ll gain confidence in understanding your child’s current IEP, learn basic advocacy strategies, and be prepared to collaborate effectively with your school team to enhance your child’s educational plan.

Lunch will be provided each day. Presented in English. Interpretation in Spanish and Cantonese available upon request.

📅 January 31 @ 9am-2pm
📍 Support for Families Office, 832 Folsom St. Suite 1001
🔗 www.supportforfamilies.org/event/iep-family-bootcamp/2026-01-31/