Resources in Southern California
McKinney-Vento Act
If your child is experiencing unstable housing (e.g. shelter, doubling up, motel), you have legal rights to school stability, transportation, and services.
IHSS (In-Home Supportive Services)
You may qualify to be paid as your child’s caregiver if your child has a disability requiring assistance.
CalABLE
Tax-free savings account for disability-related expenses without affecting SSI/benefits.
BrightLife Kids
Virtual Behavioral Health Support for Families
No costs attached. No referrals needed.
BrightLife Kids is a behavioral health program providing free support for all families with children ages 0-12 in California. This program is designed to help families manage everyday challenges and enhance child development.
What BrightLife Kids offers:
Private 1:1 coaching
Personalized digital tools
Guidance and referrals
BrightLife Kids Coaches assist with (and more):
Ages 0–4: Milestones, sleep, and tantrums
Ages 5–8: Big feelings, friends, and self-esteem
Ages 9–12: Social media, peer pressure, and study skills
Languages Supported:
English, Spanish and 17 other languages.
For more information or to get started, visit:
brightlife.kids/ca
Call: 888-275-5357
Email: ce@hellobrightline.com
Team of Advocates for Special Kids (TASK)
100 W. Cerritos Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92805
(866) 828-8275
(714) 533-8275
task@taskca.org
www.taskca.org
EPU Children’s Center
4440 N. 1st Street
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 229-2000
(888) 774-8981
info@epuchildren.org
www.epuchildren.org
Wrightslaw
Parent-friendly info on special education law, IEP rights, and advocacy strategies.
Disability Rights California
Free legal advocacy for special education, Regional Center access, and disability rights.