We are honored to introduce board member Lenn Boston of Kalamazoo, MI, a retired U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer, real estate agent, and father of four, including a daughter with Angelman Syndrome. “We all have something that we’ve experienced in life that could possibly help someone else.” Lenn Boston Hear his uplifting and inspiring story about a blended family whose … Read More
“Parent to Parent USA is great for connecting families with each other for emotional support”
We are proud to be in good company in Care.com’s “10 helpful special needs resources and organizations” list. Whether you have a child with special needs or are looking to support a family who does, we’re here for you! “Parent to Parent USA has local groups in almost all states, and is great for connecting families with each other for … Read More
Wanted: Veterans of Adaptation
Parent to Parent USA Co Executive Director Lily Brown is a contributor to the March/April 2022 issue of Parenting Special Needs Magazine. In keeping with the Health & Wellness theme, she reminds parents that they are strong, resilient, and have much sage advice to offer others. “While we don’t know what the future holds, as you continue your journey parenting … Read More
2021 Leadership Institute Recap
Parent to Parent USA held its 2021 Leadership Institute virtually on October 18-20, 2021. The Leadership Institute is the only national conference focused solely on the challenges of running a Parent to Parent program. Parent to Parent leaders from across the country gather to share best and promising practices to address the changing needs of families of those with disabilities … Read More
Fiona’s Story
Fiona Patrick, Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania Director and P2P USA Board Member, recently shared her personal journey. What role has emotional support played in her healing process? And how did she grow a Parent to Parent program which has provided support to thousands of families in the past 25 years? Whether you are new to caring for a child … Read More
P2P USA Releases 2020 Impact Report
Here is the impact that Parent to Parent USA and our members made for families across the country in 2020.
Center for Health Care Strategies recognizes the role of Parent to Parent support in improving children’s health care
A new report entitled “Accelerating Child Health Care Transformation: Key Opportunities for Improving Pediatric Care” identifies opportunities to improve child health care services — beyond improvements in medical care.
Webinar Series: Supported Decision-Making
Parent to Parent USA and the Burton Blatt Institute invite you to a four-part webinar series on Supported Decision-Making presented by Jonathan Martinis.
P2P USA on Teaching Flexibility
P2P USA’s Marsha Quinn recently participated in Parenting Special Needs Magazine‘s live family chat: Teaching Flexibility in Uncertain Times.
Make a gift to P2P USA to honor the mothers in your life!
This Mother’s Day, give a gift to let a mom know you see her while helping another be seen.