Maine To Pilot Parent Peer Support For Families Of Hearing-Impaired Children

Maine is planning to launch a pilot parent-to-parent (P2P) peer mentoring program for families of newly diagnosed hearing impaired children; the program is currently out to bid. Slated to start on July 1, 2014, the two-year P2P pilot will provide a peer support model whereby experienced parents provide support and resources to parents of children newly diagnosed with a hearing impairment. The P2P contractor will provide family support and assistance statewide to families with children diagnosed with hearing impairment; the family support will include direct parent-to-parent assistance, information on communication, educational, medical options, and resources . . .