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Support families navigating Regional Center care

Support bilingual childcare and therapy for children with developmental differences and their families.

Russian-speaking families in the Bay Area often have to navigate California’s care system just as they are trying to understand what their child needs next.

After a diagnosis — autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, or another developmental difference — parents may face insurance questions, school support, therapy options, applications, and appointments all at once.

Sunny Nest Learning Hub is being built for these families in Northern California: a bilingual English–Russian childcare and therapy center where children can receive ABA therapy, speech therapy, sensory integration support, and learning support in one place.

One part of this support is making the Regional Center system clearer. Regional Center is California’s statewide network of nonprofit agencies that helps eligible people with developmental disabilities access services and support.

Your support helps create bilingual Russian–English materials that explain the first steps.

What your donation covers

Your support helps create bilingual Russian–English materials that explain the Regional Center system for families navigating developmental support in California.

The materials will cover:

  • What Regional Center is
  • How families can begin the process
  • What support may be available
  • What questions parents can ask about their child’s care

Goal: $1,000

Grains of Good Foundation
Grains of Good Foundation

Grains of Good Foundation

Reviewed partner

Grains of Good Foundation is a California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit building inclusive educational environments for children with special needs.

They support families navigating complex school and care systems, including families who have relocated and need culturally responsive guidance. Their programs include inclusive education, anti-bullying work, resource and sensory support, and family education.

Also Grains of good is now officially vendored with Golden Gate Regional Center.

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Your contribution helps make Regional Center information clearer for families navigating developmental support for their child.

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A simple share can help this page reach parents, educators, therapists, or community members who may know a family looking for support like this.

Why we do this

Families deserve clear information, trusted support, and a way to understand what care may be available for their child.

Donate helps real stories travel further — so more people can find a clear way to support, follow available updates, and stay connected to what happens next.

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