Parents for Parents, Inc. or P4P was founded by two parents, Kim McKay and Julie Foley, both of whom have children with disabilities. This is a way to provide the information and assistance families need, the way families need it. Kim and Julie have a combined 15+ years of experience in family support. They have attended tons of IEP meetings and have counseled countless families about everything from evaluations to health insurance options to state and public programs. If they can't help you, they will find out who can and get you connected!
Parents for Parents is building a statewide network of families willing to share their experiences and information. We will connect parents with other parents through parent to parent matches. Parents whose children are in similar situations are matched based on various needs - age of child, community, issues or concerns, school or grade, diagnosis, disability or illness. Research shows families know the most about community resources and programs. Why not share that information with each other?
We are a resource for families as they journey through all phases of their lives. Many parents discover how important it is to connect with another parent who knows first hand the feelings they are experiencing. Through parents for parents, opportunities are created for a unique bond of mutual support and pathways are opened for sharing of information. By connecting parents with each other, we empower families and put them in touch with the resources and information available for their child.