By Rob Harris “What does it mean to be a dad when your child’s needs change everything?” That’s the question I found myself answering—not just once, but every day—after my daughter Isabelle was born. She’s legally blind due to Optic Nerve Hypoplasia (ONH), and she’s also had epilepsy, complex medical needs, and major challenges accessing a fair education. I wasn’t … Read More
Building a System of Care to Support Families During Emerging Public Health Threats
At Parent to Parent USA, we’re always looking for opportunities to contribute to initiatives that support families of children with disabilities or special health care needs. Recently, we had the chance to provide input as part of an American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) initiative to design a visual representation of an effective system of care. This tool, developed in collaboration … Read More
This Giving Tuesday, Help Families Find Belonging
This Giving Tuesday, you can help families find belonging.
Support Parent Summit 2024: An Inspiring Convening
The second annual Support Parent Summit, held on October 9, 2024, was an outstanding success. This virtual event brought together the dedicated Parent to Parent staff and volunteers who provide invaluable peer support to families of children with disabilities or special health care needs across the U.S. Event Highlights Diverse Participation: We welcomed 94 live participants, with an even split … Read More
P2P USA’s Committees and Task Forces
Volunteers are the heart of Parent to Parent! In the spirit of peer-to-peer support, Parent to Parent USA is seeking volunteers to bolster our national efforts. By joining us, you can play a vital role in achieving our strategic goals of Expansion, Innovation, Research, and Sustainability. Together, we will work to better serve ALL families of individuals with disabilities and … Read More
Join Us for the 2024 Support Parent Summit
P2P USA announces the 2024 Support Parent Summit, a virtual event dedicated to celebrating and empowering our incredible network of volunteers across the nation.
New Report Validates the Power of Peer Support: Why Parent to Parent’s Work Matters More Than Ever
A recent report has brought to light what we at Parent to Parent USA have long known: peer support is crucial for families of children and youth with special health care needs. This research not only validates our mission but also underscores the pressing need for the services we provide. Key Findings 68% of caregivers felt more confident in caring … Read More
P2P USA Releases 2022 Impact Report
We are excited to share our 2022 Impact Report highlighting our network’s continued growth and impact over this past year.
2023 Leadership Institute Recap
Parent to Parent leaders from across the country met at the 2023 Leadership Institute to share best and promising practices to address the changing needs of families of those with disabilities and special health care needs.