A healthy child starts with access to healthcare, mental health support, and family services. Health and human services resources connect parents to medical coverage, behavioral health support, and county programs designed to care for the whole family.
These resources help ensure children get the checkups, screenings, and care they need, while parents have support for their own health and wellbeing too.
Health & Human Services
California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS)
Leads efforts to reimagine mental health and emotional wellbeing for all children, youth, and families in California through equitable, timely, and accessible behavioral health services
California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)
The state agency overseeing Medi-Cal and behavioral health programs, offering resources on mental health services, health coverage, and how to apply for benefits.
Medi-Cal
California's public health insurance program, providing free or low cost healthcare coverage for eligible children and families, including checkups, screenings, and treatment.
Some more resources for Health & Human Services
A free, safe, and confidential mental health support app offering behavioral health coaching for parents, caregivers, and children ages 0 to 12
Provides health education, immunizations, nutrition programs, and family health services for children and parents across LA County.
A 24/7 helpline and directory connecting families to local financial assistance, rent help, and emergency cash programs across Los Angeles County.
Offers support for families with children, teens, and young adults regardless of insurance coverage or immigration status, along with a 24/7 crisis hotline and online resources
"'Support for body, mind, and family."'