Strong Minds,
Bright Futures:
A Partnership for Child Mental Wellbeing
A growing statewide coalition committed to building a stronger future for Pennsylvania’s children. Launched in response to deep concerns raised by families, educators, health professionals, and youth during The Big Thing—a multi-year, community-driven research initiative, led by Children First, the Partnership is transforming how we support children’s mental health in our schools, communities, and care systems.
Across the Commonwealth, children and families are facing growing mental health challenges—but far too often, the systems meant to support them respond too late or not at all. Guided by five essential reforms, the Partnership is working across sectors to remove barriers to care, expand access to early intervention, and ensure that every child can thrive close to home.With Medicaid policies, local collaboration, and a commitment to prevention, Strong Minds, Bright Futures is building a system that works—for families, providers, and the future of Pennsylvania.
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Youth voice matters and we are committed to centering it in everything we do.
The PA Youth Engagement Summit by the PA Department of Health and Penn State PRO Wellness are bringing together young people from across PA to connect, share ideas, and help shape decisions that impact youth across the state.
This is an opportunity for youth to:
• Build leadership skills
• Share experiences
• Strengthen connections across PA
April 18, 2026 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Harrisburg, PA
Register through your organization: bit.ly/pw_yac
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Too many young people are struggling and too often, support comes too late.
A new article highlights something we hear across Pennsylvania every day. From doctor’s offices to schools, there is growing recognition that youth mental health must be addressed earlier, not just in moments of crisis.
As Kate Fox of Strong Minds, Bright Futures shared, many of the programs helping students today rely on unstable funding.
This is exactly what Strong Minds, Bright Futures is working to change:
• Support in schools where kids already are
• Access to care before crisis
• A stronger, sustainable workforce
• Funding that ensures programs don’t disappear
Because early support isn’t optional, it’s essential.
Read more: https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/combating-youth-suicide-tilts-increasingly-toward-early-intervention/
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This week, we’re excited to see Barbara Ann Dunn Wang speaking at Tracks to Connection: Growing Together in Early Childhood, bringing together leaders focused on strengthening support for young children and families.
Early support plays a critical role in lifelong mental well-being, and conversations like these help move the work forward.
-March 24–26
-Blair County Convention Center / Altoona, PA
- Register: lnkd.in/e_rXJCqc
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