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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If you could change ONE rule about the internet, what would it be?
More protection from online harassment? Better privacy? Less pressure from social media? More say in the decisions that affect your digital life?
Young Pennsylvanians deserve a voice in those conversations.
The Governor's Advisory Commission on Next Generation Engagement is inviting young people ages 16–26 to join its Digital Generation Listening Sessions across Pennsylvania.
This is your opportunity to share what life online is really like, what adults should understand, and what could make digital spaces better.
Your experiences and ideas can help inform recommendations to Pennsylvania's Governor.
Upcoming opportunities:
Oct. 14 | Virtual | 4–5:30 PM forms.cloud.microsoft/g/Qya192WcxB
Oct. 15 | Easton | 4–5:30 PM forms.cloud.microsoft/g/UcRiv2wE8N
Oct. 19 | Centre County | 4–5:30 PM forms.cloud.microsoft/g/zSnEGV2kP1
More sessions are scheduled across Pennsylvania through November!
Know someone ages 16–26? Tag them or share this post.
Your internet. Your experience. Your voice.
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Meet Sydney Schwartz, a Strong Minds Youth Advocacy Council member from Chester County.
Drawing on her own experiences with mental health care, Sydney wants to make sure young people feel heard and that their experiences help shape better policies and support.
She's using her voice to speak up for those who may not yet feel comfortable sharing their stories.
Swipe to get to know her. →
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Before a young person reaches a crisis, they need trusted places where they feel safe, supported, and able to ask for help.
Our partners at the Teen Mental Health Coalition have created new Teen Safe Spaces fact sheets with practical guidance for schools, policymakers, and parents and caregivers on how to help make those spaces possible.
Take a look, find the fact sheet that fits your role, and share it with others who can help support young people in your community: lnkd.in/e5Q-_MCF
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