FYIdaho Purpose: FYIdaho educates policy makers, professional organizations, legislators, educators, and the public about the needs of children with emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges and their families. Fundamental to FYIdaho is a focus on family participation and support.

FYIdaho Mission: FYIdaho is committed to improving, preserving, and restoring the mental health of youth and families by:

• Promoting youth and family voice to youth-serving systems;
• Partnering with families to navigate and access resources and community supports;
• Operating youth programs that empower youth to advocate for themselves and others;
• Educating parents, professionals, and others working with youth in a broad spectrum of topics relevant to youth mental health.
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FYIdaho Vision: A world in which all children are offered opportunities to experience and realize their full potential.

Central and essential to our work is supporting families and youth in a variety of ways to help as many people as possible. This month we are adding 2 evening support groups as we know daytime is impossible for some and preferable for others. We recognize evening can be complicated too, but we hope some of you will find this an easier option for receiving support, offering peer support to others and sharing a glimpse into your lives and experiences that can help us all become better advocates together. There are registration links to our groups below and I hope you find something to meet your needs and schedule. Please call our Family Support Line (208-433-8845) or send us a message at Support@FYIdaho.org if you are unable to attend a group but have a support need or a support idea for us.



Please see our upcoming youth activities below and contact us to receive our weekly youth activities publication for in-person youth activities at the Boise Brick House and Youth MOVE Idaho schedule. These can also be viewed at our website events page.

We value you greatly. 

Appreciatively,

Ruth York

Ruth York, MPH

Executive Director, FYIdaho

Lived Experiences are as valid as any academic and/or scientific research.

They are as authentic as any educational degree and/or professional title.

Need information, support or resources?

Contact one of our Family Support Partners!

208-433-8845

Rochelle Bettis:

rbettis@fyidaho.org

Jennifer Ruiz:

jruiz@fyidaho.org

Check out our new and ongoing support groups that you participate in on Zoom from

the comfort of your own home! We have 2 new evening groups, along with our 3 regular midday groups.

New evening groups:

1) Caregivers' Support Group

First Monday of the month at 7:00 PM

FYIdaho staff member Rochelle Bettis will facilitate a discussion among parent peers to help you manage the stresses of what can be an isolating journey at times. Also for parents and caregivers who need support as their child transitions to residential care or back to home.

Register here

2) Evening Coffee Chat: Feedback & Support

Third Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM

Join FYIdaho staff member Jennifer Ruiz to discuss YES (Youth Empowerment Services) and find support for challenges you are facing.

Register here

Midday groups:

1) Parenting Youth with a Complex Diagnosis

First Friday of the month at 12:00 PM

Join FYIdaho staff member Jennifer Ruiz, parents and caregivers who have a youth with a dual diagnosis. All parents are welcome!

Register here

2) Caregivers' Support Group

Third Monday of the month at 12:30 PM

FYIdaho staff member Rochelle Bettis will facilitate a discussion among parent peers to help you manage the stresses of what can be an isolating journey at times. Also for parents and caregivers who need support as their child transitions to residential care or back to home.

Register here

3) Noon Coffee Chat: Feedback and Support

Fourth Wednesday of the month at 12:00 PM

Join FYIdaho staff member Jennifer Ruiz to discuss YES (Youth Empowerment Services) and find support for challenges you are facing.

Please note that for November only, we will meet on the 5th Wednesday (November 29th) instead of the 4th Wednesday, which is the day before Thanksgiving.

Register here

Families and Advocates Meeting (FAM)

For local teens, FYIdaho offers our very own BOISE BRICK HOUSE drop in center!

1) Parenting Youth with a Complex Diagnosis

First Friday of the month at 12:00 PM

Join FYIdaho staff member Jennifer Ruiz, parents and caregivers who have a youth with both a mental health diagnosis and a developmental disability. All parents are welcome!