Resources

Body Mass Index (BMI)

This calculator is intended for children and teens 2 through 19. For people 20 years old and older, use the Adult BMI Calculator.

BMI is one potential health indicator to consider, along with other factors, when evaluating an individual’s health. These factors may include a patient’s medical history, health behaviors, physical exam findings, and laboratory findings. Read more About BMI. Persons may consider seeking advice from their health care provider about their BMI. This calculator is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

Trusted websites for more information to support healthy families:

ECHO National website with links to resources in the focus areas of Body Weight, Brain Development, Breathing, General Health, General Well Being and Pregnancy and Birth.
​https://echochildren.org/participant-educational-resources/

Kaiser Permanente Northern California
​https://mydoctor.kaiserpermanente.org/ncal/health-guide/healthy-weight

American Academy of Pediatrics for Families (English & Spanish)
​https://www.healthychildren.org/​​

Development: 

Resources to promote, support, and optimize early childhood development for California’s children prenatal through age 5 and their families.

First 5 California

Resources to track your child’s development and act early if you have a concern.

CDC Learn the Signs. Act Early.

Free  personalized support for California families with children ages 0–12, including free, expert coaching for sleep issues, worry, social skills, and more. Live, 1:1 video sessions, secure chat, on-demand content, and more. From California’s CalHOPE program.

BrightLife Kids

California program offering digital mental health support for youth, young adults, and families.

CalHOPE​

Free materials and multimedia on child development for families.

CDC Child Development Resources ​