Personalized support for California families. Kids ages 0–12 get free, expert coaching for sleep issues, worry, social skills, and more. Live, 1:1 video sessions, secure chat, on-demand content, and more.
No cost. No insurance needed. All right from home.
Everything BrightLife Kids offers is fully paid for by the State of California. Together, we are working to ensure all California families can find the behavioral health support they need, when they need it. If you have a California zip code and a child ages 0–12, you’re qualified.
We’re here for everyone — and free for everyone.
Learn about developmental milestones, manage separation anxiety, build patience, get kids to try new things, discover strategies for better sleep, and so much more.
Work on how to express big feelings like sadness, worry, and anger in healthy ways, encourage age-appropriate learning, balance alone time with social time, and so much more.
Learn to set boundaries on social media, manage peer pressure, nurture your tween’s growing sense of independence, build self-esteem, confidence, and inclusivity, and so much more.
many are bilingual in English/Spanish and have experience working with BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities
to get help with day-to-day challenges and questions that come up between sessions
to help you understand your child’s needs and navigate community resources for therapy, psychiatry, or medication management
knowing your concerns are heard, your child has support, and your family’s information is always kept private and secure
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We're your partner as you learn skills, find support, and build self-confidence.
Now more than ever, kids and families are struggling with behavioral health challenges. California-based community organizations in education, healthcare, and the nonprofit sector can help BrightLife Kids connect with families to deliver the support they need. Let’s team up!
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Click the "Sign Up For Free" button below to get started.
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Based on your answers to a few short questions, you’ll get personalized care options.
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You can start a chat any time and video visits are available within days.