In addition to birth-parents, other adults may impact the lives of children of parents with mental illness. Some may serve as primary caregivers or guardians, while others may interact with children due to their professional roles. Many of these individuals may have need to better understand the challenges by these children and their parents.
Caregivers/Guardians
Kinship Care
Adoptive Families
Foster Families
Professionals
Child Welfare and Child Mental Health Agency Personnel
Teachers and other School Personnel
Law Enforcement