Check out our upcoming events!

Screen Time & Social Media: Strength-Based Harm Reduction

Thursday, September 17, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.

This interactive workshop will help parents, caregivers, and allies explore healthier screen habits built around their child’s interests, culture, and individual needs. Learn practical, strength-based harm-reduction strategies for navigating screen time and social media while supporting connection, communication, and family well-being.

Register today and gain tools to create a healthier, more balanced relationship with technology in your family. This training is free and virtual. Continuing education credits are available for FPAs and YPAs.

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The Strength We Carry: Building on What Makes Families Strong

Thursday, October 8, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.

Turn your family's strengths, values, and lived experience into effective advocacy.

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Civic Engagement & Leadership:

Finding Your Voice

Thursday, October 22, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.

Explore advisory boards and committees to grow your voice, leadership, and impact.

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More Upcoming Events

Teenagers, Healthcare, and the Law
Thursday, September 17th 5:00 - 6:30 PM

Youth Healthcare Rights Workshop

Know Your Rights. Understand Your Care.

Registration is Now Open!

Join us for a virtual workshop designed for youth and young adults under 21 and families of youth impacted by the healthcare system.

In this workshop, attendees will learn about:
When teens can consent to their own healthcare

Confidential health services
Pregnancy and parenting rights
What to do when care feels unclear or unsafe

Long Island Families Together’s Annual Legislative Breakfast is coming up on October 16, and community organizations are invited to join us as exhibitors.

The Legislative Breakfast brings together families, advocates, community partners, and legislative leaders to connect and discuss issues affecting children, youth, and families across Long Island. Exhibiting organizations can share their mission, resources, and services directly with families, professionals, and other community stakeholders in attendance.

Vendor tables are $175 and include a six-foot table and two event tickets. We also encourage our partners to share the event with organizations in their networks that may be interested in exhibiting.

Vendors Interested in exhibiting at the event should contact
Heather Tafuro htafuro@lift4kids.org

Children’s Mental Health Community Feedback Sessions

Join the New York State Office of Mental Health and Department of Health to share your experiences and help shape the future of children’s mental health services across New York State.

The remaining Long Island in-person meetings include:

Spanish-Language Children’s Mental Health Community Feedback Session

The New York State Office of Mental Health and Department of Health are also hosting a virtual feedback session fully in Spanish for Spanish-speaking youth, families, and caregivers to share their experiences and recommendations for improving mental health services and supports for young people with complex mental health needs.

Tuesday, September 22 | 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The session will be conducted entirely in Spanish by Spanish-speaking facilitators, with no English translation provided. Participation is voluntary and anonymous, and families can join by computer, tablet, or smartphone.

IEP Alternative Testing

Your Child. Your Needs. Your Future.

Registration is Now Open!

Learn what IEP Alternative Testing is and how it can support students with individualized educational needs. Obtain the knowledge and tools to understand testing options, advocate for your child, and make informed decisions about your child’s educational future based on their unique needs.

Upcoming:

Date: Wednesday, September 23rd
Time: 10:00AM

Location: Virtual via Zoom

Youth Peers Meetings

YPM is a statewide meeting intended for Youth Peer Advocates, Certified Recovery Peer Advocates (CRPA), youth leaders, and others in similar peer-based roles, such as peer mentors, that work with youth. We meet monthly on Wednesday's for an open discussion surrounding best practices, challenges, and strategies in peer advocacy. These meetings provide a platform to share experiences, gain insights, and collaborate on innovative approaches to support youth. Topics include effective communication, mental health resources, substance abuse recovery, and community engagement. By fostering a supportive network, YPM aims to empower peers to enhance their skills and impact in their roles.

Upcoming:

Date: Wednesday, October 14th
Time: 3:00PM-4:00PM

YPA Monthly TA Training

Thursday,
October 15
11:30- 1:00 PM

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FPA Monthly TA Training

Friday,
October 16
10:00- 11:30am

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For Organizations:

Build meaningful connections with emerging talent, showcase your organization, and discover future candidates through an engaging virtual Job Fair experience.

Deadline for Submissions are
Friday, September 25

Organization Registration

Lunch & Learn Series

We’re excited to launch a new statewide Lunch & Learn series for providers working with children, youth, and families this fall.

Each session will be led by Families Together staff, bringing their own expertise, experience, and perspective to the conversation. The format will be relaxed and interactive, but each session will have a clear focus, teaching, practical strategies, and five key takeaways to bring back to your work.

PROVIDER LUNCH & LEARN: THE 5 THINGS SERIES

September 11 | 12:00–1:00 PM

5 Pillars of Trauma-Informed Care: Parent Lens

September 25 | 12:00–1:00 PM

5 Communication Tools to Improve Provider/Family Relationships

October 9 | 12:00–1:00 PM

5 Things to Know About Family Peer Advocacy

October 23 | 12:00–1:00 PM

5 Self-Care Strategies to Prevent Burnout

November 6 | 12:00–1:00 PM

5 Strength-Based Ways to Build Trust With Families

Come for one or join us for all five. You only need to register once for the whole series