What is a Parent Partner?

Parent Partners are individuals, often with lived experience as parents or caregivers of children with behavioral, mental health, or developmental challenges, who provide peer support and advocacy for other families navigating similar systems. They use their personal experiences to offer guidance, emotional support, and practical advice to parents, helping them understand and access community resources and services. Parent Partners work alongside professionals in educational, healthcare, or social service settings to empower families and improve outcomes for children.