Family Peer-to-Peer Support Programs in Children's Mental Health: A Financing Guide
Family peer-to-peer support is the most fundamental element of the children’s mental health family movement and has been for more than 20 years. As this support has become more formalized and organized into programs, it is now at risk in several ways. These risk factors are discussed in Family Peer-to-Peer Support Programs in Children’s Mental Health: A Critical Issues Guide (September 2008). Of major importance among these factors, is the financing of the programs and services. This guide offers several guidelines and important steps to developing sustainable funding. Sources of funding in this time of global economic upset will require on-going study by family leaders. There is, however, an overview of current funding sources offered within this document.