Family Peer Support Services
Seeking support for a child facing mental health or developmental challenges is a courageous step. Our Family Peer Support Services (FPSS) provides compassionate, lived-experience guidance to caregivers, empowering them to navigate complex systems and strengthen their family's well-being.
This program is offered in:
Program Overview
FPSS is a home and community-based program designed to support caregivers in improving the overall function and well-being of their children (up to age 21) with a mental health or developmental disability diagnosis.
The most valuable aspect of this program is that all services are delivered by Certified Family Peer Advocates. These advocates are not just trained professionals; they are also caregivers themselves who have firsthand experience raising a child with similar needs. This unique perspective ensures the support is relevant, empathetic, and effective, promoting an effective family-driven model of care.
Services Offered
Family Peer Advocates work one-on-one with parents and caregivers across three core areas:
Systems and Educational Advocacy:
Empower families to make informed decisions.
Teach and model effective advocacy skills.
Attend meetings and advocate on behalf of the family when necessary.
Specialized educational advocacy supports helping parents navigate the complexities of 504 Plans and Individualized Education Programs (IEP) to ensure your child’s academic needs are met.
Parenting Skills:
Assist parents/caregivers in strengthening existing parenting skills and learning new ones.
Help parents put new, positive strategies into practice in daily life.
Outreach & Information:
Provide essential information on local services available in the community.
Assist the family in making necessary connections and referrals within the community support network.
Program Qualifications
We welcome caregivers seeking supportive guidance to help their children thrive.
Ages Served
Children up to age 21.
Eligibility
Individuals with a mental health or developmental disabilities diagnosis.
For Queensbury: We provide Family Support Services to families residing in Warren and Washington counties only.
Insurance & Payment
For Plattsburgh: Medicaid and Managed Medicaid preferred.
For Queensbury: No insurance requirement for services.
Additional Information
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