PEERS: Parent Education, Empowerment, Resources and Support 

Greenleaf's trained Peer Advocates work directly with parents to assist them in managing the many and varied systems and procedures that are necessary for their children's health, education and well-being - systems such as schools, juvenile justice, mental health, developmental disabilities, and child welfare. 

Peer Advocates are parents with their own lived experiences in managing multiple systems on behalf of their children. Several have been through the program, themselves. 

Thanks to several generous funders, PEERS is a free program for Summit County families.
PEER's advocates help in many ways, including the following:

  • Educate parents on child and parental rights, mental illnesses, and various process systems
  • Empower parents to make decisions and advocate effectively for their child's needs 
  • Provide information about community resources
  • Support and encourage parents as they work through the challenges that navigating these systems can bring

If you feel a Parent Advocate could be of help to you or you have more questions about the program, please contact Marjorie Cook, Advocate and Program Manager at 330-203-3848.

PEERS Caregivers Support Group 

Twice a month, we bring parents and peer advocates together to celebrate successes, share challenges, and come together in support of one another. The program is free and open to the public. You don't need to be a Greenleaf client to participate. The group meets in person on the last Wednesday of the month and virtually on the second Wednesday of each month. 

To register, contact Marjorie at 330.203.3848 or Courtney 330.803.0061. Or email PEERS@greenleafctr.org.

Caregiver Support Group flier

  • Connect with other parents who understand your struggles
  • Get help in finding the information you need to make decisions about your child’s care
  • Get to know the PEERS parent advocates and see if the program may be right for you