Youth & Family Peer SupportSomeone who understands
Sometimes the most helpful support comes from someone who has been there. Our trained peers use lived experience to help young people and caregivers feel heard, build confidence, and find a way forward.
- Youth Peer Support
- Family Peer Support
Our two CFTSS services
Youth Peer Support and Family Peer Support are the two CFTSS (Children and Family Treatment and Support Services) services we provide directly.
Our certified peer specialists bring lived experience and professional training to help young people and their families grow stronger together, with ongoing supervision behind every specialist.
Two services, one team
Each service has its own focus. Families often receive both.
Youth peer support services
For the young person. A relatable peer specialist works directly with your child to build confidence, motivation, emotional growth, and everyday skills.
- Mentoring and guidance From relatable, trained peer specialists.
- Skill building Emotional support and goal-oriented activities.
- Staying engaged in care Support that strengthens treatment participation.
- Where your child is At home, at school, or in the community.
Family peer support services
For parents and caregivers. A peer specialist who has raised a child with similar needs works alongside you, with warmth and practical guidance.
- Guidance from lived experience Support from someone who has been there.
- Community connection Help finding and using local resources.
- Confidence at home Practical strategies for everyday routines.
- Alongside your family Working with parents and caregivers, not around them.
Why youth, families, caregivers, and agencies choose Go Forward
- Specialists ready when you need them Trained and supervised peer specialists who understand the journey.
- Careful, professional service Program, documentation, and service standards guide our work.
- Real-time oversight Communication and support for every peer specialist.
- Flexible scheduling Built around youth, family, caregiver, and agency needs.
- Professional supervision From experienced mental-health leadership.
- Partner-friendly We work with agencies to arrange qualified peer staff.
Who we support
For youth, parents, and caregivers
When your child is ready to begin, we work to connect your family with a peer specialist who fits. They help your child build confidence, motivation, emotional growth, and everyday skills, working alongside parents and caregivers with warmth and strong guidance.
For agencies
Clinics, schools, care management, and HCBS/CFTSS providers
We partner with your agency to arrange qualified peer staff for youth and family peer support, with supervision and support behind every specialist, so you can focus on your program.
How to get started
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Reach Out
Tell us a little about your child or family and the support you are looking for.
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Review Your Options
We review coverage and any recommendation or referral with you, and explain which peer support options may fit.
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Meet Your Peer
Once the service is ready, we help arrange a peer specialist who fits your family. Sessions take place at home, at school, or in the community.
Support that grows with your family
Every peer specialist receives ongoing supervision from experienced mental-health leadership, so your family gets consistent, dependable support.
- Lived experience
- Professional supervision
- Home, school, or community
Don't go solo…
Since 2018 • 1600+ DSPs provided to date • 15+ Areas serviced • 8000+ Implemented Care Plans
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