---
title: Family Peer Support
description: The Family Peer Support Program at FAVOR, Inc. offers direct peer support to families of children facing medical, mental, or behavioral health challenges. Trained Family Peer Support Specialists—parents or caregivers with lived experience—assist families in navigating special education and mental…
url: "https://bridges4mentalhealth.org/hub/peer-support/family-peer-support/"
updated: "2026-07-31"
category: Peer Support
tags:
  - Exemplars
---

# Family Peer Support

The Family Peer Support Program at FAVOR, Inc. offers direct peer support to families of children facing medical, mental, or behavioral health challenges. Trained Family Peer Support Specialists—parents or caregivers with lived experience—assist families in navigating special education and mental health systems, empowering them to advocate effectively for their children's care.

 

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