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.
EVENT GUIDE:
AFFILIATE EVENTS
STRONG MINDS EVENTS
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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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If we want change, we have to show up.
On March 25, partners across PA will gather in Harrisburg for RCPA's Capitol Day to speak directly with legislators about the future of human services, including youth mental health.
Learn more here: paproviders.org/advocate-for-yourselves-and-others-at-rcpas-capitol-day-march-25/
We encourage partners, providers, families, and advocates to participate and make their voices heard.
-Pennsylvania Capitol
-Wednesday, March 25
-10:00–11:00 AM (Press Conference – Main Rotunda)
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Youth mental health is gaining increased attention, and for good reason.
This week, 6abc Action News covered the Ignite Philly event, where students, families, educators, providers, and community leaders came together to talk about the challenges young people are facing, and what needs to change.
One message came through clearly:
Too many children are still waiting for support, especially when it comes to prevention and early access.
At Strong Minds, Bright Futures, we’re working with partners across Pennsylvania to address these gaps by:
• Expanding support in schools and communities
• Prioritizing prevention and early access
• Strengthening the behavioral health workforce
• Improving coordination across systems
Because every child deserves support where and when they need it.
Watch the coverage:
6abc.com/amp/post/community-gathers-talk-youth-mental-health-philadelphia-solutions/18728460/
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