The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if access to a diabetes coach improves quality of life (QOL) for families of children with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes. The main questions it aims to answer are:

1. Determine if there are beneficial effects on diabetes-related QOL at the end of the 6-month intervention.
2. Determine if potential beneficial effects persist beyond completion of the support intervention, as measured by diabetes-related QOL at 12 months and 24 months following diagnosis

Participants assigned to the intervention group will have access to a diabetes coach for 6 months following type 1 diabetes diagnosis. They will be compared to participants who are assigned to the control group and are receiving usual care.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Families of children 16 years of age or younger with a new diagnosis
• Stable living situation such that the same caregivers are anticipated to be caring for the child during the full 2-year study duration.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Families of children older than 16 years
• Children from non-English speaking families