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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What does youth mental health support look like when it works?
For Ash, it includes someone like Ms. Carter, a mental health liaison who is present, trusted, and creates a safe place for students to turn when they need support.
Young people need people they know they can go to before things become a crisis. That is why strengthening the youth mental health workforce matters.
Join us at Strong Minds, Bright Futures.
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You know what's scary?
A child or teen asks for mental health support, but their family faces a months-long waitlist, an insurance barrier, or no available provider nearby.
For too many Pennsylvania families, getting a referral is only the beginning of a difficult process. That shouldn't be the reality.
Strong Minds, Bright Futures is advocating for Medicaid reforms that expand the mental health workforce, strengthen prevention and early support, and help children access care in schools, pediatric settings, and their communities.
Families shouldn't have to navigate one obstacle after another or wait until problems become crises.
Asking for help should lead somewhere. Learn more about the reforms we're advancing: strongmindspa.org
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Children can't vote, but the decisions made today affect their future.
From schools and health care to mental health services, public policy shapes the support available to Pennsylvania's children and families.
Make sure every child can access the mental health support they need to succeed.
Polls are open today from 7 AM to 8 PM.
Find your polling place: www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/Pages/PollingPlaceInfo.aspx
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