Family-to-Family Health Information Centers (F2F HICs)¶
HRSA/MCHB-funded centers providing peer-to-peer support, information, and training to families of children and youth with special health care needs. Parent-led organizations operate in all 59 states and territories, offering family-to-family counseling, health system navigation, advocacy skills, and care coordination support.
Free peer-to-peer support services for parents and caregivers of children with special health care needs: (1) peer counseling from parents with similar experiences, (2) health system navigation and referrals, (3) leadership, advocacy, and communication skills training, (4) assistance developing school-based health care plans, (5) connection to community resources and services. Available in all 59 states and territories through parent-led organizations.
Eligibility¶
- Care recipient must have a qualifying disability
Questions to ask the program¶
These are questions to ask the program, not a verdict on your eligibility. Confirm the current rules directly with the program.
- What counts as a qualifying disability or level of care need, and what documentation shows it?
- Is there a caregiver-specific department, coordinator, or support line? Ask for it by name. — Many agencies have one that isn’t advertised on the website.
- What documents do you need from us to start an application?
- Is there a waitlist right now, and how long is it?
What this record does not yet say¶
- center locations by state
- specific services by center
Services¶
Free peer-to-peer support services for parents and caregivers of children with special health care needs: (1) peer counseling from parents with similar experiences, (2) health system navigation and referrals, (3) leadership, advocacy, and communication skills training, (4) assistance developing school-based health care plans, (5) connection to community resources and services. Available in all 59 states and territories through parent-led organizations.
How to apply¶
- Find your state's F2F center via the MCHB program page or the Family Voices affiliate map
Use the official program page for application details: official program page.