Peer-to-Peer Support Groups

Every family involved with tho Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem County CMO or Care Management Organization is eligible for peer support. Parents and caregivers are specially coordinated with trained Peer Support Partners who understand first hand what families are experiencing and in tum, promote and guide their progress.

CGSFSO Peer support Partners are parents or caregivers of children with emotionally or behaviorally challenged children. Therefore, they are able to assist families in navigating the system of care in New Jersey because they have done so or are currently doing so for their own family. Peer Support Partners are available to support, educate and advocate for families assuring that the Family Voice is heard.

Our peer Support Partners provide face-to-face support at the family's convenience. They also attend Child Family Team meetings and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings in an effort to directly assist parents, caregivers, and care managers in meeting family goals. Telephone support is another avenue for the families and Peer Support Partners to commgnicate throughout their relationship. Peer Support Partners are also available to assist families in critical situations such as when a child is entering a hospital, detention center or a mental health placement center.

All in all, Peer Support Partners are available to walk hand-in-hand with parents and caregivers to ensure the unique needs and concems of each family are met. CGSFSO peer Support Partners endeavor to articulate the needs of each family while educating them regarding community resources, the system of car and other opportunities and services for their children.