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A family’s story about their journey with their child is central to everything Courageous Parents Network (CPN) does.
These stories help other parents feel they are not alone and find guidance. They help clinicians better understand the lived family experience—beyond the hospital setting—and the psychosocial and emotional needs of the whole family. They are also the vehicle by which CPN promotes pediatric palliative care as an extra layer of support for families affected by serious illness.
Parent Champions bring their lived experience to this work—sharing their stories in ways that support families and deepen clinician understanding. Over the course of the program, Champions further develop their stories for different audiences, learn how to incorporate CPN’s resources into conversations with families and providers, and gain experience engaging with a range of audiences across the country.
Parent Champions play a vital role in helping families feel less alone and in ensuring clinicians better understand the lived experience of serious illness. Through sharing their stories and engaging with others, they help bring compassionate, family-centered perspectives to care.
