$50
Raised of $1,000
The Parent-Peer Partnership Program staff are parents, caregivers and guardians of children/adolescents and young adults who have firsthand experience navigating service systems.
Available Services:
Provide free parent support groups in the Framingham and Waltham areas. These groups are now virtual.
Provide support, information and resources to families who cannot participate in virtual support groups.
Provide free education group for parents of transition age youth 14-25.
Coach families in developing advocacy and negotiation skills.
Assist families in identifying their needs.
Link families to resources in their communities such as therapeutic activities, camps, and respite care.
Empower families to understand and exercise their rights.
Provide information on medications, diagnoses and educate families on ways to navigate educational, legal, health care systems, and state agencies.
Educate community organizations and schools.
