Our Mission

Our mission is to support a national network of Parent to Parent programs to ensure access to quality emotional support for families of individuals with disabilities and/or special health care needs.

Our Vision

Parent to Parent USA will support a network of viable, sustainable, fully-functioning and effective Parent to Parent programs in all 50 states through hands-on support, training and technical assistance, and high quality tools and resources. Our network’s parent leadership and engaged membership will serve as strong advocates, provide robust mentoring opportunities, and develop the working partnerships with funders, service providers, and others needed to sustain and grow the program nationwide.

Our Core Values

• Each family’s journey has value and can offer hope and inspiration to others.
• Peer support fosters mutual growth and resilience in families and among programs.
• Evidence-based practices ensure consistency and quality throughout the network.
• Leadership, integrity, and partnership build capacity and sustainability.