Parent to Parent USA defines parent to parent support as the intentional connection between a trained volunteer Support Parent and a parent seeking information, resources, guidance, and support from an experienced parent. Parent to Parent programs facilitate parent "matches" and provide follow-up support to assure the matched relationship meets peer expectations.
Parent Leadership in State Government (PLISG) connects parents and professionals to build stronger families and communities across the state of Michigan. The PLISG initiative provides training and support to parents in using their voice to impact local, state, and federal program planning and policy development. Parents are given the knowledge and skills to participate on advisory boards, committees, and other decision-making bodies.
Michigan SIBS exists to provide adult siblings of individuals with disabilities the information, resources, and support to advocate with/and for their brothers and sisters to promote leadership roles of siblings within the disability community. It is the state chapter of the national Sibling Leadership Network.