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BrightLife Kids

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, and on-demand content. No cost and no insurance needed. BrightLife Kids is state-funded. If you have a California zip code and a child ages 0–12, you’re qualified.

Parentage Opportunity Program

The Parentage Opportunity Program offers eligible parents a free and efficient opportunity to establish a legal parent-child relationship, with the same legality without going through court.

Legal Aid Society of San Mateo

The Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County provides free civil legal advice, counsel, and representation to low-income people living in San Mateo County.

San Mateo County Core Agencies

Core Service Agencies provide safety net services to San Mateo County residents in need of food, emergency housing assistance, emergency utility assistance, shelter, and other basic needs.

BHRS ACCESS Call Center

For assistance in finding mental health and/or substance use services for someone who may be experiencing a mental illness and/or substance use condition, or for someone you are concerned about, call the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services ACCESS Call Center. You can get information, an assessment, and a referral based on individual needs.

San Mateo County Alert System

SMC ALERT is an alert notification system used to immediately contact you during urgent or emergency situations. Sign up for free! You can set alerts to send emergency and non-emergency text and voice messages to your: – email accounts – cell phones, smartphones, tablets – voice messages to landline phones (home & work)

Car Seat Checks

Baby on Board! The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Department provides FREE car seat inspections.

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

WIC offers, nutrition information, breastfeeding support, and education, links to other needed services AND, offers healthy foods for you and your family every month. Participating is easier than ever!

SMC Health: Health Coverage

Enrollment counselors are available to help families understand their health coverage options and get access to affordable plans for you and your family. Call (650) 616-2002 for free, confidential, in-person health insurance help. All information shared in health insurance applications is confidential.

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Headshot of Kitty Lopez

Kitty Lopez has served as the Executive Director of First 5 San Mateo County since 2013, focusing on strategic investing, community leadership, policy and advocacy development for young children, 0-5, and their families.

Kitty has served as Co-Chair of the Advisory Body for Build Up for San Mateo County Children’s Initiative, with Board of Supervisor, Dave Pine, since 2018.  Congressman Kevin Mullin is Honorary Co-Chair.  This initiative was established to preserve, grow, and increase the number of early care sites in San Mateo County.  

Kitty previously served as the Executive Director of Samaritan House, one of San Mateo County’s leading Core Service Agencies and safety-net nonprofits serving low-income families and individuals with food, shelter, clothing, health care, counseling, education classes, and holiday assistance from 2002 to 2013. 

Kitty taught kindergarten, second grade, and high school in southern California and San Francisco and was a consultant in schools with children who have autism and special needs. Additionally, Kitty worked in a residential substance abuse treatment center in San Francisco and psychiatric hospital for children and youth in San Diego.  Kitty’s roots in supporting children began as a 16-year-old volunteer at the Braille Institute in Los Angeles where she taught swimming to children and adults with visual impairments.

She attended University of California Santa Barbara earning a California Teaching Credential and B.A in Psychology. Kitty is active in her community serving as Vice Chair of the San Mateo County Event Center, and Past President and Current Member of the San Mateo Rotary Club.  She is currently serving as Past President of the First 5 Association of California. On March 2022, Assembly Speaker pro Tem Kevin Mullin selected Kitty Lopez as the 2022 Assembly District 22 Woman of the Year.