Happy Now Mom provides specialized consulting, coaching, and advocacy services for families raising children with developmental disabilities in California. Key services include IEP and school advocacy, Regional Center and Self-Determination Program navigation, IHSS and Protective Supervision assistance, Medi-Cal Waiver guidance, and parent coaching focused on advocacy skills and long-term planning.
Christy O. Tu, founder of Happy Now Mom, is a parent coach, advocate, and certified Self-Determination Program Independent Facilitator. She has personal lived experience raising a child with autism, speech and language challenges, and ADHD, and has navigated California's disability support systems including IEPs, Regional Center services, IHSS, Medi-Cal Waivers, and SDP.
You can easily book a free 30-minute strategy session online via the website's Calendly integration. This session helps assess your family's situation, identify service gaps, and create a personalized roadmap for navigating special needs systems.
Yes, while Happy Now Mom is based in Walnut Creek, CA, services are offered virtually and accessible statewide in California, including Northern California and the growing San Diego region.
The free strategy session provides an opportunity to discuss your child's needs and current challenges. Christy will help identify potential service and funding options related to IEPs, Regional Center, IHSS, Medi-Cal Waivers, and the Self-Determination Program, giving you clear next steps to move forward.
Happy Now Mom offers highly personalized, one-on-one support directly from Christy, who combines professional expertise with recent lived experience. Unlike larger agencies, families receive compassionate, tailored guidance paced according to their needs, ensuring they feel heard and supported rather than rushed or treated as a case number.
Yes, Happy Now Mom offers a Monthly Family Advocacy Program that provides continuous support for navigating IEPs, Regional Center services, IHSS applications, appeals, and SDP preparation. Ongoing coaching sessions are also available to build advocacy skills and problem-solving strategies.
Happy Now Mom supports families raising children and young adults aged 0 to 22 with developmental disabilities, covering early intervention through transition to adulthood.
Yes, Happy Now Mom assists families in understanding eligibility, preparing applications, and managing renewals for Medi-Cal Waivers and IHSS, including Protective Supervision, helping to secure appropriate care and financial support.
Absolutely. Parent coaching includes guidance on advocacy skills, understanding system language, preparing for meetings, and building long-term confidence so parents can effectively advocate for their child's needs over time.
Services are primarily virtual, allowing families across California to schedule appointments flexibly. The website includes easy online booking, digital document sharing, and mobile-friendly design to accommodate parents juggling multiple responsibilities.
Happy Now Mom specializes in supporting children with autism, ADHD, speech and language challenges, intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, global developmental delays, and multiple disabilities, including those requiring medical or behavioral supervision.
The Self-Determination Program (SDP) in California allows families more choice and control over Regional Center services and budgets. Happy Now Mom provides Independent Facilitation, Person-Centered Planning, and ongoing navigation support to help families design and implement individualized service plans aligned with their goals.
It's helpful to gather any current documents related to your child's education (IEP, assessments), Regional Center or IHSS paperwork, and notes on your main challenges or questions. This will allow Christy to provide more targeted guidance during your session.
Happy Now Mom treats all family information with strict confidentiality and complies with privacy standards to protect your personal and sensitive data shared during consultations and coaching.
The initial 30-minute strategy session is free of charge, providing a no-risk way for families to explore their options and understand next steps before committing to further services.