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
Philly! This is where the next phase of youth mental health begins.
This isn’t just a conversation. It’s a chance to help shape what comes next.
On March 16th, students, families, educators, providers, and community leaders will gather at the School District of Philadelphia HQ for Ignite Philly, a conversation about the next steps it will take to strengthen mental health support for young people in our city and across PA.
Together, we’ll hear what it’s actually like to navigate the mental health system today and then explore what Strong Minds, Bright Futures is doing to strengthen prevention, expand access, support families, and grow the workforce our children need.
LOCATION:
The School District of Philadelphia -440 N Broad Street
DATE:
Monday, March 16
TIME:
4:00–6:00 PM
Register here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/ignite-philly-driving-the-next-phase-of-youth-mental-health-tickets-19825282...
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Tonight in the Lehigh Valley.
Strong Minds, Bright Futures is hosting a Community Dialogue on children’s mental health, and we want to hear directly from families, youth, educators, providers, and community leaders.
This is a space to share what’s working, where support breaks down, and what children and families need to succeed.
Join the conversation tonight.
Colonial Intermediate Unit 20
6 Danforth Drive, Easton
5:00–7:00 PM
Register here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/childrens-mental-health-listening-session-lehigh-valley-tickets-1981600100243
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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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Through the PA Youth Advocacy Network, teens across the Commonwealth are building leadership and advocacy skills to strengthen mental health supports in their schools and communities. From launching t...0 CommentsComment on Facebook