In 30 states, there are not only local Parent to Parent programs, but also statewide Parent to Parent programs. These statewide Parent to Parent programs provide training and technical assistance to local efforts and may have a statewide database for matching parents when a local match cannot be found. The first phase of the survey collected descriptive information from the directors of statewide programs about the organization and services provided by the statewide program. Phase 2 of the survey gathered in descriptive information from the coordinators of local Parent to Parent programs in states that have a statewide program about their relationship with the statewide program and their satisfaction. Each statewide program adopts its own organizational model.
Most statewide programs have a diversified funding base drawing from public and private sources.
Most statewide programs have established partnerships with other statewide efforts in their states.