The top 25 largest school districts across the state of California are now partnered with BrightLife Kids!
When families have access to support early, entire communities benefit. We work closely with more than 2,000 schools, healthcare providers, and community groups across California.
We help these and other schools, districts, and organizations expand access to behavioral health support in ways that are practical, approachable, and built around the realities families face every day.
Becoming a partner is simple and enables your organization to offer free coaching, practical tools, and other resources to students, patients, and your broader community. No extra workload for your team, and no costs — ever — to the families you serve. Join us.
We partner with incredible, impactful organizations across California, including:
Public and private schools, districts, and county offices of education
Pediatricians, therapists, and other physical and mental health care providers
Community-based organizations and non profits
Public programs, government agencies, and county departments
Family resource centers, early childhood programs, and other associations and coalitions
Our partnership with BrightLife Kids has been amazing. They are always available to support parents and provide the necessary services — free of charge. This is a very important service for the families in the community that we serve and we are grateful for this collaboration.
Child Development Institute
As a family-owned practice, Castle Rock Family Services knows the importance of connecting kids and families with the right support. BrightLife Kids not only offers a wonderful app but also bridges families to local providers like us. We’re proud to be part of a network making a heartfelt difference for children, their families, and communities like ours as a whole.
Castle Rock Family Services
We are proud to have an ongoing partnership with BrightLife Kids and promote their services to the families we serve.
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Help Me Grow LA partners with BrightLife Kids because their virtual coaching is accessible, practical, and supportive for families. We refer families frequently and hear consistent reports of progress in behavior, communication, and daily routines. BrightLife Kids is a trusted resource in our community.
Los Angeles Dept of Public Health, Help Me Grow LA Program
BrightLife Kids has been an amazing partner at our resident resource events and wider community events, such as our toy drives. Their staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and always ready to support our community. Residents and neighbors light up when they see BrightLife Kids at our events — they’ve made a real, positive impact on the families we serve.
The SoLa Foundation
Working with BrightLife Kids has been a great partnership. The resources provided to parents have helped empower families to become more resilient.
Garvey Early Learning Department
Heart of Compassion hosts several free events for the public throughout the year. We have had the pleasure of having BrightLife Kids share their resources to the families who attended the last two years. We are grateful to their awesome services that help kids in need, empowering them and their families for learning and success. Thank you, BrightLife Kids — keep up the great work!
Heart of Compassion Distribution
We have seen firsthand that with every engaged parent in a child’s life, we nurture a healthy child full of life and hope.
Alliance for Community Empowerment
Monterey Vista PTA is grateful to BrightLife Kids for partnering with us to bring valuable services to our students. Their presence at Back-to-School Night helped connect families with free resources for children in grades K–6. We truly appreciate their commitment to our community and the positive impact they’re making in the lives of our kids.
Monterey Vista Elementary School PTA
I love this and wish more families took advantage of it! BrightLife Kids has helped my child tremendously — he really looks forward to meeting with his coach!
Magnolia Science Academy 7
BrightLife Kids has been an instrumental resource to our families. It's free and accessible, ensuring that everyone can receive the support they need. We are grateful and happy with the partnership and what this service does for our families!
Venice Family Clinic—EHS
At GALS LA, we are deeply committed to supporting the whole child — academically, emotionally, and socially. BrightLife Kids has been an invaluable partner in helping our students and families access free, high-quality behavioral health support. Their diverse team of coaches and easy-to-use platform ensure that children get the care they need when they need it. We are grateful for the positive impact BrightLife Kids has on our school community.
Girls Athletic Leadership Schools Los Angeles
BrightLife Kids is a wonderful resource for families and students. It's an accessible tool that families can use — to help with kids who need behavioral support and those who simply need someone to speak with on a regular basis. This is such a vital resource for our families to access! We recognize that students and families need support, not just with the learning aspect of school, but social, emotional, and behavioral as well. The support BrightLife Kids is providing to students 0-12 years old and to their parents/caregivers is beyond amazing! I'm grateful that a program like this exists for families in our school and the whole state.
New Los Angeles Charter Schools
Connecting with BrightLife Kids has been amazing! Everyone is dedicated to bettering the behavioral health space for kids, which is an incredible cause.
Grow ABA
At Fiesta Educativa, we strive to empower families with tools that support their children's growth. BrightLife Kids has been an invaluable partner — its resources are accessible, practical, and make a real difference for parents. The families we serve appreciate having clear guidance that helps them navigate challenges with confidence.
Fiesta Educativa Inc
We make it easy for your team to promote ours.
Partners get immediate, 24/7 access to our toolkits, digital and print assets, monthly webinars, and seasonal support materials to share with families. All family-friendly and ready for download.
The California Department of Education (CDE), in collaboration with the California Health and Human Services Agency and the Department of Health Care Services, recognizes BrightLife Kids as an essential partner for schools. They not only approve of our program, but also encourage educators to promote our services and incorporate our high-quality behavioral health coaching into their existing wellness supports.
Build a custom partnership
Join an information session or talk to us to learn how we can work together. You’ll tell us about your organization and the families you support. Together, we’ll develop shared goals for the partnership.
Join our affiliate network
Our nearly 50 (and counting!) affiliates help our members receive care and resources beyond what BrightLife Kids offers. Care coordination connects families to the community-based support they need, when they need it.
Refer families to us
Our referral program helps connect families to free support without long waitlists, insurance barriers, or complicated processes. And your team benefits from the training and technical support we provide to partners.
Grow over time
As your needs change and new opportunities emerge, our team responds by thinking creatively about ways to evolve our partnership.
Everyone in and beyond the classroom can enjoy coaching, caregiver resources, workshops, and school-wide behavioral health support.
Coaching reinforces therapeutic progress, care coordination connects families to higher-level mental health support, and practical resources complement clinical care.
BrightLife Kids is a trusted tool your organizations can feel good about offering to families through community programs, events, referrals, and resource sharing.
Our program, created by Brightline, is part of California’s Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI). We are 100% funded by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) as part of their effort to expand access to behavioral health support to families across the state.
Our early-intervention services help families manage common, everyday concerns like stress, communication, school challenges, relationships, and emotional regulation.
Membership, services, and resources are all 100% free
No insurance or referrals are required
Live, 1-to-1 video coaching sessions and secure chat are accessible from anywhere in California
Robust, on-demand digital tools and resources like articles, videos, and downloadable activities are on our website
Care coordination and referral services are available
Bilingual (English/Spanish) coaches and live translation to 17 other languages
Our coaches are experienced and trained to help kids and caregivers with common, everyday concerns. BrightLife Kids coaches have:
Either a master’s degree in a health-related field or bachelor’s degree and relevant experience
Coaching certifications through NBHWC or ICF
5+ years of experience working with kids and families
Successfully passed extensive background checks, including national criminal and sex offender screenings
Completed 80 hours of additional skills and tools training upon hire
Diverse backgrounds and experience supporting LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and historically underserved communities
