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2024 IMPACT REPORT
PA PARENT AND
FAMILY ALLIANCE
In southwestern Pennsylvania, a quiet revolution began with a group
of parents who had walked the difficult path of raising children with
mental health challenges. In 2008, Allegheny Family Network (AFN)
launched with just two staff members, providing not just services but
genuine understanding. Through one-on-one parent peer support,
AFN became a lifeline for families in Allegheny County and has since
grown into one of the nation’s largest family-run peer support
agencies.
In 2018 AFN expanded statewide, founding the PA Parent and
Family Alliance to ensure that parents across Pennsylvania could
access this essential support. Today Parent Alliance team members—
rooted in communities across the state—offer personalized guidance,
helping parents understand what their children need to thrive.
Driven by the belief that no parent should face their child’s mental
health journey alone, the Parent Alliance creates a community
where every family can feel seen, supported, and empowered.
We are working toward a world in
which every child gets the mental
health support they need to thrive.
V I S I O N S T A T E M E N T
M I S S I O N
Supporting parents
of children with
mental health
challenges to be
their child’s best
advocate.
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