The Mission of Parent to Parent USA
 is to promote access, quality, and leadership in parent to parent support
 nationally through an alliance of statewide programs.

What is Parent to Parent USA?
Parent to Parent-USA (P2P-USA) is a national non-profit committed to promoting access and quality support  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.

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.  Our 2009 meeting was held in Austin, Texas and the 2010 Director’s Leadership Meeting has not been scheduled.

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.

How do I become an Alliance Member?
Please click here to be re-directed to our Alliance Members Information page.

*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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