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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STRONG MINDS EVENTS
Youth voices are not the future. They are leading right now.
The PA Youth Advocacy Network, an initiative of the Jewish Healthcare Foundation, supports teens across Pennsylvania as they step into leadership roles to strengthen mental health supports in their schools and communities.
From the kickoff of the 2026 PA Youth Advocacy Series, to youth leadership at the NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania conference, to a student-led advocacy workshop at the JCC, young people are shaping real policy conversations.
This is exactly what Strong Minds, Bright Futures stands for:
- Amplifying youth voice
- Strengthening school-based supports
- Building connections between schools and community organizations
- Advancing prevention before crisis
When teens learn how to advocate, connect peers to resources, and speak directly with decision-makers, they are not just participants, they are partners in change.
We are grateful to work alongside partners across PA who center youth leadership in building stronger mental health systems.
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PA Youth Advocacy Network Equips Teens to Lead Policy Change
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World Teen Mental Wellness Day may have been yesterday, but the work continues.
Across Pennsylvania, Strong Minds, Bright Futures, in partnership with 110 organizations across PA is lifting up teen voices and strengthening support for young people.
This week, we’re continuing to gather perspectives through community dialogues, interviews, and collaboration with partners in every corner of the Commonwealth. Families, educators, providers, and youth are helping shape solutions that remove barriers and provide access to care before crisis.
Because teens shouldn’t have to wait until crisis to get support.
Join us at an upcoming Community Dialogue and be part of building stronger supports for children and families across PA.
Learn more: strongmindspa.org/
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Lehigh Valley families we’re coming together for children.
Youth across our region are experiencing anxiety, depression, and stress at higher rates than ever. But too often, support comes too late.
That’s why Strong Minds, Bright Futures is hosting a Community Dialogue in Lehigh Valley to talk about real solutions.
-Wednesday, March 4
- 5:00–7:00 PM
- Colonial Intermediate Unit 20, Easton
This is a space to:
- Share what’s working
- Identify barriers to care
- Elevate prevention and early support
- Strengthen school and community partnerships
Youth, parents, educators, providers, and community leaders are all welcome. Children are welcome too.
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/childrens-mental-health-listening-session-lehigh-valley-tickets-198160010024...
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