Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health of the Piedmont is a network of parent volunteers
working together to provide support and education to families whose
children are affected by emotional, behavioral or mental disorders.
Our Mission:
1. To provide support to parents and caregivers of children
diagnosed with emotional, behavioral or mental disorders.
2. Help educate families on issues that affect their child.
3. To work with families and professionals to find resources for
families in the upstate.
The objectives
of Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health of the Piedmont are:
 | Raise public awareness about mental health disorders in children
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Teach parents essential advocacy skills for their children |
Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health of the Piedmont Reinforces:
1.That children with mental health disorders should have
appropriate and unbiased access to treatment. Including
non-discriminatory insurance coverage.
2. That early diagnosis and treatment of a child's mental
health disorder could help prevent an aggravation of symptoms.
3. That children with mental health disorders thrive best when
caregivers and educators are able to use methods that recognize
and accommodate their medical condition.
Natasha Lyles-Parent Leader
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In
2007 the Spartanburg Herald Journal did an article on parents raising
bipolar children. Three of our families were interviewed for this article.
Be sure to check it out at the following links: