Child evaluations in San Francisco

• For infants and toddlers from birth to 3 years old.
• GGRC's Intake Contact page says to email the Early Start Referral Form to intake@ggrc.org, call 1-888-339-3305, or fax the form to 1-888-339-3306.
• All faxes get a call to confirm receipt; if you don't hear back within 2 business days, call.
• When this was checked, GGRC's Apply page said its online application was being fixed and asked families to download the referral form and email it, or call the intake line and leave a message.
• Referral form (PDF): ggrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/GGRC-Intake-Early-Start-.
• DDS asks families to call before sending personal health information.
• Early Start Family Resource Centers listed by DDS: Marin, Matrix Parent Network and Resource Center (800) 578-2592; San Francisco, Support for Families of Children with Disabilities (415) 920-5040; San Mateo, AbilityPath Family Resource Center (650) 259-0189.

• For children ages 3 to 5.
• SFUSD says: 'If you would like to request a special education assessment of your child please review the Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Preschool Intake Packet.'
• The packet includes a questionnaire and required documents, and it is published in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Russian.
• The Assessment Unit is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
• SFUSD's ECSE Services page also lists a fax number, (415) 920-5075.

Write your request letter with the California timelines included.

• For a student in an SFUSD public school, SFUSD's instruction is: 'Email the School Principal about your request for a special education assessment.'
• For a San Francisco private or parochial school student, complete the PPPSS - SFUSD Interest and Referral Form and email it to privateschoolreferrals@sfusd.edu, or mail it or drop it off at SFUSD Special Education Services, Attn: Private/Parochial Assessments, 3045 Santiago St, San Francisco, CA 94116.
• For other evaluations (for example speech or occupational therapy), or if you're unsure who to contact, call SFUSD Special Education Services at (415) 759-2222.

Write your request letter with the California timelines included.

• For people 3 and older.
• Call 1-888-339-3305, or email the Ongoing Intake Contact Form and any evaluations to intake@ggrc.org.
• Form (PDF): ggrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Ongoing_Intake_Contact_9.
• You can also fax the form to 1-888-339-3306, or mail it or drop it off at a GGRC office.
• The mailing address for the Intake Unit is 1900 S.
• Norfolk Street, Suite 100, San Mateo, CA 94403 (ATTN: Intake Unit).
• GGRC's page says young children may qualify under Provisional Eligibility without a specific diagnosis (GGRC phrases this as '3-5 years old'; RCEB and SARC cite state law as covering children aged 3 or 4).