Golden Gate Regional Center
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Golden Gate Regional Center (GGRC) is a nonprofit organization that coordinates services for people with developmental disabilities in San Francisco, Marin, and San Mateo counties. Established in 1966, GGRC provides lifelong services including case management, Early Start services for infants and toddlers, respite care, day programs, supported employment, and independent living support. GGRC serves over 11,000 individuals and their families, offering culturally and linguistically responsive services.
Services Offered
Regional Center Services
California Regional Centers coordinate lifelong services for people with developmental disabilities, including case management, funding, and referrals.
Core ServicesEarly Intervention (0-3)
Free developmental services for infants and toddlers who have delays or disabilities. Services are provided in your home or community settings.
Early ChildhoodRespite Care
Respite care gives family caregivers a break by providing short-term care for individuals with disabilities, either in-home or at a facility.
Family SupportEmployment Services
Employment services help people with disabilities find and keep meaningful jobs through job coaching, skills training, supported employment, and vocational rehabilitation.
Adult ServicesSupported Housing
Housing programs help adults with disabilities find and maintain safe, affordable housing with varying levels of support from independent apartments to group homes.
Adult ServicesTransition Services (18-22)
Transition services help young adults with disabilities move from school to adult life, covering employment, education, independent living, and community participation.
EducationCommunity Experience
Rating (2 reviews)
Avg. wait (weeks)
Staff helpfulness
Would recommend
Families report positive experiences with GGRC, highlighting responsive service coordinators and effective Early Start services. Wait times vary but the intake process is generally smooth.
Recent Experiences
Our service coordinator at GGRC has been really helpful in connecting us with the right providers for our son. The intake process took a while, but once we were in the system, things moved along. They helped us set up respite care and find an ABA provider. I wish the caseload was smaller so our coordinator had more time for us, but overall a positive experience.
We were so worried when our daughter was not meeting her milestones, but GGRC got us into the Early Start program quickly. The evaluation was thorough and respectful, and they connected us with an amazing speech therapist who comes to our home. Our daughter has made incredible progress in just six months. I am so grateful we did not wait longer to reach out.