The Resource Center for Family-Focused Practice’s Peer Partner Program offers a variety of trainings specifically designed to prepare and support professional peer representatives working in Wraparound programs, child welfare, child abuse prevention and systems of care. Trainings are tailored to the unique needs of counties and agencies and support the mutual integration of lived experience and professional collaboration. They provide a strong foundation for practice and skill development, equipping peer partners (both youth and parent) to move beyond symbolic roles and actively engage in shaping family-centered systems. Through this learning, peer partners are empowered to guide best practices and raise the standard of care.
In addition to foundational training, peer partners (both youth and parent) are encouraged to explore a broader range of course offerings. These classes may include topics not labeled exclusively for peer partners but are intentionally selected to enhance your ability to support and advocate alongside youth, families and teams. Many of these training courses offer valuable perspectives, strategies, and tools that deepen your knowledge, elevate your voice, and strengthen your capacity to contribute meaningfully to programs, policies, and practice.