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 Releases 2023 Impact Report
As we look back on 2023, we’re grateful for another year of growth and connection within our Parent to Parent USA community. We’ve been working hard to reach more families, provide better support, and strengthen the bonds that make our network so special: We held our 2023 Leadership Institute, bringing together 181 participants from 35 states to share ideas 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
Supporting Families Best Practices Series
Join us on December 7, 2023, for the Best Practice Series: Professionalizing Roles for People with Disabilities and Their Families. The Supporting Families Best Practice Series introduces and elevates best practices related to supporting families. This session will focus on Recommendation 3: Design and fund peer support as a critical service, including state specific funding for Family Support Programs and … 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