Idaho Federation of Families Newsletter
Family Education Conference
YES you CAN(S)!
conference

presented by Idaho Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health

Welcome to the first annual Idaho Federation of Families parent and youth education spring conference, YES you CAN(S)! and Yes YOU(th) cans! It is the first, and hopefully last, time this conference will be presented 100% virtually. We all look forward to resuming our relationships in person and we embrace the adaptations that are ahead!

Join us for our parent event focused on the CANS tool and developing effective plans of care for youth accessing mental health care in Idaho. During YES you CAN(S) speakers will help you understand the variety of options parents, providers, and youth have throughout the mental health journey.
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Yes YOU(th) can!

An inspirational virtual conference for youth and youth serving organizations that is being presented by Youth Move Idaho and Idaho Federation of Families in partnership with Magellan Healthcare and other youth serving organizations.

This 2 day event will inspire and empower Idaho youth to improve the systems that serve them and create brighter futures for themselves, their peers, and their communities.


Engaging youth events as well!
Visit our website for more information on Yes YOU(th) can!
sponsored by:
What 's happening in March?
New group coming in May
for families with children in both the DD and YES systems!
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Coffee Chat:

DD/SED support needs

3rd Wed of the month
April 21st at 12pm MST/11am PST

Join the IFF staff as we discuss what services have the most potential for impact.
Coaching and Connecting:

FYI Parents of youth transitioning

3rd Tues of the month
April 20th 11am/10am PST

This group will support parents who have a youth transitioning from intensive outpatient, residential care or the juvenile justice system.
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Coaching and Connecting:

FYI adoptive parents

1st and 3rd Mondays
April 5th and 19th
at 8pm MST/7pm PST
Youth MOVE
Youth Motivating Others through Voice of Experience

Youth MOVE Idaho is a youth driven group which is a part of Youth MOVE National. We pursue emotional health, advocate for youth mental health issues, and help others become their own advocates. 
Resources for you
Caring for the siblings
in adoptive and foster care

Join Idaho author and TBRI Practitioner, Lisa Qualls, and her daughter, Annarose as they discuss caring for siblings in adoptive & foster families.

Adoptive and foster parents, we know you're doing your best to meet the needs of all the children in your family, and yet sometimes the original crew of kids may be overlooked. This can be harmful to the children and heartbreaking for the parents.
In this webinar, Lisa and Annarose Qualls will share their family's experience. We'll give you helpful insights and tips so you can intentionally meet the needs of ALL of your kids.

A recording will be available for a limited time to all registered guests.
The suggested donation for this event is $10 but ALL are welcome regardless of ability to donate.
FYI
Children's Mental Health Idaho Podcast


Join IFF for Season 2. We will wrap up the season focused on youth and parent stories. Don't miss these inspiring journeys!
FYI Children's Mental Health Idaho is wrapping up to focus on the conference.
Family Support Line
Helping families navigate mental health in Idaho
 
The Family Support Line helps families navigate the system, connect to services, and find useful resources in an effort to empower parents as they advocate for their child and family
call (208) 433-8845 or
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