Every system, mapped. Free, in plain language.
Six pillars cover every system your family will touch — Regional Centers, school, money, insurance, and the first steps after a diagnosis. Every guide is written in plain language and cites the actual statute. Reviewed, updated, and free. No email gate. No paywall. Ever.
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Each pillar is a hub of deep-dive guides, tools, and ready-to-send letters. Start anywhere — they all connect.
Regional Centers & the Lanterman Act
How California's 21 Regional Centers work, what "substantial disability" means underWIC §4512, the 120-day eligibility clock, building a strong IPP, and what to do when a Notice of Action arrives.
Publishing soonSchool & IEPs
Requesting a special education evaluation in writing — the district has15 calendar days to respond with an assessment plan — plus the 60-day evaluation timeline and how to walk into an IEP meeting prepared.
Publishing soonMoney & benefits
IHSS protective supervision (up to 195 hours a month), SSI for children, and Medi-Cal institutional deeming — the path that can qualify your child at home while ignoring parental income.
Publishing soonInsurance & SB 946
California's coverage mandate for prescribed behavioral health treatment — which plans it applies to, why self-funded ERISA plans are exempt, and the appeal path from internal review to DMHC Independent Medical Review.
Publishing soonFirst steps 0–5
Early Start — with a 45-day eligibility decision for children under 3 — the transition to preschool services at age 3, and the early moves that make everything later easier.
Publishing soonStart here by diagnosis
One checklist that sequences all of the above for your child's diagnosis — Regional Center intake, the school letter, benefits, insurance — starting with autism. More diagnoses are on the roadmap.
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