Parent Education & Advocacy Leadership (PEAL) Center

Child & Family Services in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Family Voices Affiliate Organization (FVAO) and Family-to-Family Health Information Center (F2F) for Pennsylvania. Parent/family-led nonprofit serving children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) and their families. Federally funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) under HRSA. Provides family-centered support, navigation of health care systems (Medicaid/CHIP, EPSDT, IEP

Phone: (412) 281-4404

Address: 1001 Liberty Avenue, 5th Floor, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15222

Website: http://www.pealcenter.org/

Languages: English; Spanish (most affiliates); additional languages vary by site

Services offered: Health system navigation for children with special needs, Medicaid/CHIP/EPSDT support, help with IEPs, 504 plans, and IFSPs, peer-to-peer parent matching, training on care coordination, transition to adult care, and self-advocacy, information & referral, family leadership development, policy education, cultural and linguistic supports

Ages served: Children and youth ages 0-21 with special health care needs and disabilities, and their families

Good to know: F2F and FVAO for Pennsylvania. Verified live website (HTTP 200, non-parked) and contact information from familyvoices.org/affiliates/states/pa (April 2026). Toll-free: (866) 950-1040. Fax: (412) 281-4408. Contact email: kking@pealcenter.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Parent Education & Advocacy Leadership (PEAL) Center

How do I contact Parent Education & Advocacy Leadership (PEAL) Center?

You can call Parent Education & Advocacy Leadership (PEAL) Center at (412) 281-4404 or visit 1001 Liberty Avenue, 5th Floor in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Their website is http://www.pealcenter.org/.

What services does Parent Education & Advocacy Leadership (PEAL) Center offer?

Parent Education & Advocacy Leadership (PEAL) Center offers Health system navigation for children with special needs, Medicaid/CHIP/EPSDT support, help with IEPs, 504 plans, and IFSPs, peer-to-peer parent matching, training on care coordination, transition to adult care, and self-advocacy, information & referral, family leadership development, policy education. Serves Children and youth ages 0-21 with special health care needs and disabilities, and their families. Family Voices Affiliate Organization (FVAO) and Family-to-Family Health Information Center (F2F) for Pennsylvania. Parent/family-le

Are services at Parent Education & Advocacy Leadership (PEAL) Center free or low-cost?

Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Parent Education & Advocacy Leadership (PEAL) Center at (412) 281-4404 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

What languages does Parent Education & Advocacy Leadership (PEAL) Center support?

Parent Education & Advocacy Leadership (PEAL) Center reports providing services in: English; Spanish (most affiliates); additional languages vary by site. If you need another language, ask about translation services or call 988 for free crisis support in English and Spanish.

Who is eligible for services at Parent Education & Advocacy Leadership (PEAL) Center?

Parent Education & Advocacy Leadership (PEAL) Center reports serving Children and youth ages 0-21 with special health care needs and disabilities, and their families. Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call (412) 281-4404 to confirm before visiting.

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.