Free public evaluations for San Francisco families
California pays for these evaluations. Which program you contact depends on your child's age. You can use them and a private evaluator at the same time.
Free · birth to 3
Early Start at Golden Gate Regional Center
A free developmental evaluation for babies and toddlers.
AgesBirth to 3
CostFree
How to startRefer your own child. No doctor or diagnosis needed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Organizations in San Francisco County, with the 3 in or near San Francisco first. Each detail shows where it came from; anything the organization hasn't published says “Not yet confirmed.” Order never depends on payment.
Psychologist PSY 22555 (NINA M KAISER): active, renews Oct 2028. Checked in the California DCA licensee file, Oct 2026.
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor LPCC 731 (DINA ROSE GREENWALD): active, renews Oct 2027. Checked in the California DCA licensee file, Oct 2026.
From the organization's website, checked Oct 18, 2026
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