Indiana Family to Family

Indiana Family to Family is a U.S. nonprofit organization based in Indiana, dedicated to supporting families of children and youth with diverse health and mental health needs. It operates as the state's Parent to Parent organization, an Alliance member of Parent to Parent USA, the state affiliate for Family Voices, and Indiana's Family-to-Family Health Information Center (F2F HIC).

Mission and Vision

The organization's vision is a world where children and youth with special health care needs thrive. Its mission involves providing peer-to-peer support, training, and information to families and professionals. This support is grounded in the shared experiences of family members who have navigated complex healthcare and educational systems.

Services and Activities

Indiana Family to Family offers a range of services, including:

• Information and Education: Providing families with tools to make informed decisions about healthcare and education for their children.
• Training: Offering practical training to enhance family and professional capacity.
• Support: One-on-one support for families facing challenges related to children's health and education needs.
• Advocacy: Advocating for improved systems and policies that benefit families of children with special needs.
• Partnerships: Building partnerships between families and professionals to enhance collaboration and service delivery.

Outreach and Collaboration

The organization conducts outreach to underserved and underrepresented populations, ensuring that all families have access to necessary resources. It collaborates with other family groups and professionals to improve services for children with special health care needs (CYSHCN).

Financial Overview

Indiana Family to Family is supported by grants and donations, with contributions being its primary source of revenue. In 2023, the organization reported a revenue of $828,000 with expenses totaling $750,000, and it maintained total assets of $889,000[2]. Donations to the organization are tax-deductible.

Governance and Leadership

The organization is governed by a board of directors, which conducts formal orientations for new members and ensures adherence to conflict-of-interest policies. The board composition aims for diversity in thought and leadership. Leadership information includes roles such as an executive director, but detailed demographic data on leadership characteristics is not available[5].

Impacts and Testimonials

Indiana Family to Family is recognized for its timely and valuable support, with parents expressing gratitude for the organization's role in navigating complex healthcare and educational systems[4].