Family TIES of Massachusetts, one of our sister programs within the Federation, offers a unique volunteer opportunity for families who have learned how to navigate healthcare, human service, and educational systems and want to give back. The Parent-to-Parent program matches parents with trained volunteer support parents through a matching process that connects individuals based on shared experiences.
- Families may request a match at any time using this form, and professionals who work with families can also refer parents or caregivers with their permission.
Volunteers Needed
The program is always seeking volunteers who have children with disabilities and/or medical complexities to join their team of trained Support Parents. The minimum commitment is providing two emotional support phone calls to another parent of a child with disabilities. Our Listening and Learning Online Zoom Trainings prepare you by providing details of the program and opportunities to reflect on the emotional roads families travel as parents of children with special needs while enhancing effective listening skills.
For more details on becoming a Support Parent and to find out when our next training is scheduled to be, please reach out to P2P@fcsn.org or see the Parent-to-Parent website.
