Education Advocacy
Your child is deaf or hard of hearing, and you want to know one thing: can the public school help, and how do you start? The short answer is yes, and you can begin the process today with a written request. Federal law backs you up here, so this isn&
Education Advocacy
The school told you two things. The building is wheelchair accessible, and your child is passing, so there's no reason to start an Individualized Education Program (IEP), the written plan of specialized instruction and services a child gets at school. Here's the part that didn'
Education Advocacy
The school says your child is too complex for a regular classroom, and you're being told they need a separate room or a different school entirely. That's a hard thing to hear. Here's the first thing to know: under federal law, "we can&
Education Advocacy
You've got a kid with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), decent grades, and a school that says a 504 plan is enough. You're wondering whether to push for more. Here's the short answer: good grades don't settle the question, and you have
Education Advocacy
"My child has some sight left, and the school says Braille isn't necessary. What are my rights?" If you've been told that, you're not wrong to question it. Under federal law, some usable vision is not, by itself, a reason for a
Education Advocacy
If your child can't see well even with glasses, and you're wondering whether the school has to help, the answer is yes. Under federal law, a public school must evaluate your child and, if your child qualifies, provide support at no cost to you. That written
Health Advocate
A healthcare advocate's guide to the 7 caregiver paperwork mistakes families make, from lost records to missed appeal deadlines, with a fix you can start today.
Health Advocate
Nobody warns you about the insurance side of a diabetes diagnosis. Formulary tiers, CGM denials, supply reorders: here are 6 things to know and your first move for each.
Health Advocate
Cancer care advocacy handles scheduling, coverage approvals, and record-keeping after a diagnosis so that you can save your energy for treatment. Here's your next step.
Health Advocate
A care coordinator works for your hospital. A healthcare advocate fights for your care. Learn the difference that matters when a claim gets denied or a bill goes wrong.
Health Advocate
Learn how to appeal an insurance denial: the four appeal types, their deadlines, and one simple rule for which to file first so you don't lose time.
General
How to apply for child care assistance in California: how to find your county program, what you'll pay, and how to get started