R S O F E I L I M FA www paparentandfamilyalliance org How Can the Parent Alliance Help You Family Support Partners FSPs can deliver peer to peer support to the families who are caring for children and young adults up to age 26 with identified or suspected social emotional behavioral or mental health challenges This is inclusive of learning and attention issues as well as substance use disorders Our Family Support Partners are just that Partners They are highly trained parents who have raised or are raising a child with challenges that may mirror the ones your family may also be encountering Family Support Partners will walk with you on you journey until you feel ready to walk on your own What can an FSP help with Connect Families are not alone We can help connect you with other families in you area or across the state Support Our Family Support Partners FSPs follow your family s lead and embrace the challenges you choose to address by offering a partnership of support You re in charge FSPs can also be a great ally if your child is on a waiting list to get you support as soon as possible Navigate We can provide guidance to help your family find the services in your area that your child family needs Educate To Speak with a FSP Through educational resources we help your family successfully problem solve and build skills in managing the systems put in place for your child Training Point your phone s camera at the QR Code below and it will take you to more information We provide training for families providers and communities from a family point of view We utilize trainers with experience and an understanding of the challenges families are facing We also offer personalized training for providers To learn more about this email us at contact paparentandfamilyalliance org Advocate When your family is ready we ll be here to help you build or enhance your advocacy skills These skills will support your child and others like them in their community and across the state