Supporting lives of liberty and opportunity
Golden Gate Regional Center (GGRC) serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin counties. We connect individuals and families with the services and supports they need to thrive at home, at school, at work, and in community life.
Find support and services at any stage of your life journey:
Ages 0-36 Months
Early Start
We provide early intervention services for infants and toddlers who may have a developmental delay, or a high-risk condition that may lead to a delay. If your child qualifies for Early Start services, we will create an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) to support your child’s needs and your family’s goals.
2 years and 6 months
Transition to Age 3
We will provide you with the essential steps outlined in the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) to facilitate a smooth transition from Early Start services to preschool services for your child. Additionally, we will provide information regarding assessment for ongoing Regional Center services under the Lanterman Act.
Ages 4-13
Children’s Services
We coordinate any necessary transition planning before your child becomes school aged, and we fund certain services that schools do not provide. While children may often receive most services in school, we may provide additional services such as respite, social recreation, camp, or other supportive services.
Ages 14-22
Transition to Adulthood
As students with Individualized Education Plans (IEP) get older and progress through school, their special education program is required to focus more intentionally on preparing for life after high school. School transition planning usually begins by age 14, but every family’s situation is unique. Talk with your GGRC social worker about your interests for life after high school.
Ages 18+
Adult Services
We support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) as you navigate different life stages after graduation through retirement and aging. We can provide you with services such as looking for a job, on the job support and paid internships, health advocacy, housing advocacy and housing search services, home support, training to access public transportation, independent living skills education, respite services or other supportive services to help you live the life you want to live in your community.
Who we are
Get to Know More About Golden Gate Regional Center (GGRC)
We are guided by a shared vision and purpose: to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live full, independent lives in their chosen communities.
Our work is rooted in dignity, respect, collaboration – with you at the center.
We listen, learn, and adapt so we can better meet the needs of our community. By reflecting on what works and trying new approaches, we continue to improve how we serve people throughout their lives.
The Model
How Regional Centers Work
California has 21 Regional Centers that support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. GGRC is the regional center that serves people living in San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin counties.
Our Purpose
Advancing Advocacy
Regional Centers work with community partners to protect the legal and civil rights of individuals served. GGRC supports advocacy efforts on an individual, local, state and national level. We do this by honoring and responding to the individual choices and aspirations of the people we serve, encouraging our community to speak up for disability rights, and advocating for the investment in innovative and support services for people with I/DD.
Our Partners
Service Providers
GGRC invests in community-based organizations and local businesses to create and deliver a network of supports to individuals using GGRC services in San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin counties.
News and Events
Event
GGRC to Host Two Legislative Breakfasts
Golden Gate Regional Center will host local legislators for breakfast on Friday, May 8th and Friday, May 15th. The purpose of these breakfasts is to urge our lawmakers to continue to […]
Event
Come to the GGRC Rainbow Club!
The Golden Gate Regional Center Rainbow Club is a social club for individuals served by GGRC who identify anywhere on the LGBTQ+ spectrum. The club is open to anyone who is Lesbian, […]
Announcement
Now Available: GGRC Public Records Request Portal
December 30, 2025
Golden Gate Regional Center is committed to transparency and public access to information. Beginning January 1, 2026, members of the public may submit requests for public records through our online […]