P2PUSA's mission is to provide access and assure quality
in parent to parent support for all families with children
who have a special health need or disability.

What is Parent to Parent USA?
Parent to Parent-USA (P2P-USA) is a national non-profit committed to assuring the availability of evidence-based parent to parent support services for parents of children, adolescents, or young adults with special health care needs, mental health issues, or disabilities.

Who are the Board members of Parent to Parent USA?
Our Board consists of present and former Parent to Parent leaders. Click for contact email, picture, and bios.

What is the goal of Parent to Parent USA?
Our goal is for all families who have a child with special health needs or a disability to have access to the support they need to be successful.

How many statewide Parent to Parent programs are there in the United States?
There are currently 35 states with identified statewide Parent to Parent programs. (See the interactive map)

How do we support Parent to Parent and other Family Support programs?
Our Website offers in-depth, current information for emerging and established programs from how to start a parent to parent program to how to ensure quality through evidence-based practices.

How do we ensure quality in Parent to Parent support?
Research has informed us as to how best to prepare Support Parents, match families, and follow-up with both referred and Support Parents. Through technical assistance, mentorship and support Parent to Parent USA helps programs implement these practices.

How do Parent to Parent programs connect with programs in other states?
Through the Director’s Listserv*, Parent to Parent leaders can build partnerships and access technical assistance with other experienced programs, exchange valuable information and resources and stay abreast of the latest developments in family support.

What are Annual Leadership Meetings and who attends them?
Once a year, programs that are registered with Parent to Parent USA are invited to attend our Annual Leadership Meeting where program leaders learn about latest trends in funding and research, share resources and build strong partnerships. Click to view pictures from the 2006 meeting.

How can statewide Parent to Parent programs find the right match for EVERY parent that calls?
The Matching Listserv* is the lifeline for registered Parent to Parent programs that are looking for matches for families who have children with rare disorders. The Matching Listserv is the connecting link between all registered programs to access support when local peer support is not available.

How do I find a Parent to Parent program in my state?
You can visit the interactive map and click on your state or a neighboring state to find a program nearest you. (If you are not using Internet Explorer, you may wish to use this summary page.)

How do I become a registered program with P2P-USA?
If you direct or coordinate a statewide Parent to Parent program serving families with children who have special needs following established Quality Standards see FAQ-Standards please contact Kathy Brill.

*How do I become a member of one of the listservs? If you Family Support Coordinator or Director of a registered program listed on this P2PUSA website, you may contact Dana Yarbrough to become of member of the Director's or Matching Listservs mentioned above.

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