Care Rights Navigator

How it works

From “what is happening?” to a prepared next step

  1. Create a case for the person receiving services

    A case belongs to one person and one situation, such as a child's IEP or a family member's IHSS hours. You can keep more than one case.

  2. Describe what is happening

    Answer a few plain questions, or add the notice or letter you received. Reading a document happens on your iPhone.

  3. Follow case-specific guidance

    CRN shows a clear next step for your kind of case and explains it in everyday language. You can correct CRN if it misunderstood your situation.

  4. Organize documents and supporting evidence

    Add notices, scans, photos and records, note what each one shows, and keep them with the case.

  5. Prepare for the next step and track progress

    Record dates and what has happened, prepare materials, and assemble an evidence packet. CRN updates the next step as the case moves.

CRN does not file anything for you

Care Rights Navigator does not automatically submit requests, appeals or documents to any government agency, school district or court. It helps you prepare. You review the material, decide what to send, and send it yourself. CRN does not give legal advice, and it cannot promise any outcome. Always check dates and instructions against your official notice.

See the four programs