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family peer support
what is family peer support?
The goal of Family Peer Support is to strengthen caregivers’ skills, knowledge, and confidence in advocating for their child. Support is provided by someone with lived experience raising a child with social, emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges. By walking alongside caregivers, Family Peer Supporters offer emotional support, connect families with resources, and help them navigate child-serving systems.
who are family peer supporters?
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A parent, just like you!
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A Family Peer Supporter is a parent or caregiver who has a child who has lived experience in the system of care ( mental health, juvenile justice, developmental disabilities, child welfare, etc.
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