P2P USA Coffee Talk – Small Practices, Big Difference: Strengthening Family Support with DEC Recommended Practices

Theresa Maier

The DEC Recommended Practices provide guidance to improve outcomes for young children with disabilities and their families by promoting high-quality early intervention and early childhood special education. In this session, participants from Parent to Parent USA state affiliate organizations will gain an overview of the DEC Recommended Practices and explore how these practices align with family support and family leadership … Read More

P2P USA – August Coffee Talk Registration Now Open!

Click HERE to register! The DEC Recommended Practices provide guidance to improve outcomes for young children with disabilities and their families by promoting high-quality early intervention and early childhood special education. In this session, participants from Parent to Parent USA state affiliate organizations will gain an overview of the DEC Recommended Practices and explore how these practices align with family … Read More

AAP/CDC May Emerging Threats Newsletter

Click HERE to download the full newsletter. Newsletter highlights: Rise in Perinatal Hepatitis C: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections are increasing among infants and children. Perinatal transmission (mother to child during pregnancy or delivery) is the most common route for children, potentially leading to severe complications like liver cirrhosis and liver cancer. Gaps in Pediatric HCV Testing: A study published … Read More

Coffee Talk: 3 Tech Trends to Watch for IDD, ASD, & Exceptional Students

Theresa Maier

Individuals with IDD or ASD are engaging with the digital world as much as — if not more than — their neurotypical peers. This session explores the key trends shaping their digital lives and what both caregivers and tech support teams can do to help. Attendees will gain insight into how Bark products, including the Bark Phone and Bark Watch, … Read More

P2P USA 2025 Impact Report

Reflecting on 2025, our hearts are full of gratitude for the incredible growth and deeper connections built across the Parent to Parent USA community. Over the past year, we’ve dedicated ourselves to expanding our reach, elevating the quality of our care, and fostering the vital relationships that truly define our network. In 2025, our national network achieved a 27.6% increase … Read More

Findings Friday

Every Friday this year, we’re launching #FindingsFriday to share research-backed insights on the evolution of peer-to-peer support for families. Stay informed and help us grow by following and sharing on social media! P2P Facebook P2P Instagram P2P LinkedIn

Check Out P2P’s New Research Page

New Resource Alert: The Science of Peer Support We are excited to highlight the newly updated Research Page at Parent to Parent USA! This page serves as a hub for the data and studies that prove our peer-support model works. From national evaluations to evidence-based standards, we are documenting how the “power of the match” reduces stress and builds family … Read More