Parenting is marked by numerous responsibilities and pressures. Add to it the additional cares and concerns that come with having a child with intellectual/developmental disabilities and the task can feel overwhelming. Parents Helping Parents offers weekly Support for Caregivers sessions led by a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who provides a safe space for parents/caregivers of children with disabilities to share their struggles and their joys, receive professional guidance, and benefit from the support of fellow parents. Supervisor Simitian proposed a matching grant from the County so Parents Helping Parents could provide group mental health support in English and Spanish.
