We want to hear from you

Here’s your chance to make your voice heard in education and family wellness. curaJOY is a 501(c)3 non-profit that leverages cutting-edge technologies like AI/Machine Learning, 3D animation, and proven behavioral health practices to create root-cause solutions to improve families’ emotional wellness and healthcare equity. We partner with the brightest minds–psychologists, educators, parents, and youths–worldwide to develop scalable, inclusive programs that promote better family dynamics, personal growth, and authentic real-life connections. If you share a passion for our mission or have lived through the problems we’re trying to solve–we want to partner with you!

curaJOY is hosting an informal focus group in-person at our Carlsbad, CA location and virtually through January 1, 2023, for the following purposes:

  • Complete interviews and obtain video recordings of life stories from youth or parents who have faced challenges with stress, anxiety, generational trauma, learning disabilities, abuse (emotional or physical), eating disorders, peer pressure toxic family interactions, and low self-esteem.
  • Evaluate and provide feedback on the compatibility and usability of our program

We will select a few to be included in our corporate social impact videos either as is or in separate future production, which will be distributed on social media, news outlets and philanthropic organizations. Participants will earn community service hours (high schoolers) and have the opportunity to win $25, $50 Amazon gift cards and Facebook portal units. https://curajoy.org/

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