Welcome to Courageous Parents Network

CPN is a destination created by parents, for parents, to support, guide and strengthen families as they care for a seriously ill child. Here you will find wisdom from fellow parents and pediatric care providers to help you be the best parent you can be to your child and children—and get through each moment. Learn more about Courageous Parents Network.

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“What is the best I can do for my child?”

Find guidance for making important decisions

"I want to be in charge of my child's care."

Learn to work with your child's medical team.

"We're a family. We need to get through this together."

Hear how families cope and grow stronger.

You are not alone.

Watch and hear from other courageous parents.

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Make Informed Decisions

Make Informed Decisions

Keep Your Family Strong

Keep Your Family Strong

Learn from Providers and Other Parents

Learn from Providers and Other Parents

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Guided Pathways—CPN content organized into learning experiences, by topic.

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Features / News

Rare Disease Day: Treatment--Even Cure--Is Necessary, but Not Sufficient

A letter from a father, to CPN, about pediatric providers on the occasion of the Courageous Provider Award

We Want to See Your Face

CPN Site Tour: Video Intro

The Only Certainty was More Uncertainty

Rare Disease Day: Treatment--Even Cure--Is Necessary, but Not Sufficient

A letter from a father, to CPN, about pediatric providers on the occasion of the Courageous Provider Award

We Want to See Your Face

CPN Site Tour: Video Intro

The Only Certainty was More Uncertainty

Rare Disease Day: Treatment--Even Cure--Is Necessary, but Not Sufficient

We are a non-profit and are grateful for financial support so families can share their experiences to help others.