UYP BEGINS JUNE 24. DONT MISS OUT!
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On June 24-25, 2021, we are hosting the seventh annual University of Youth Power via Zoom, a for-youth-by-youth social justice conference that is modeled after a college experience. UYP is the premier youth peer leadership conference that provides Youth Peer Advocates and change agents the opportunity to build skills and expand their professional network. Young people ages 16 to 30 can register with a major of Peer Advocacy, Systems Advocacy, or Recovery Advocacy. UYP 2021 will take place via Zoom.
For more information on #UYP2021 's workshops, professors, scholarships and registration information, please visit our website.
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'Upcoming conference will focus on youth addiction & recovery'
by J.T. Fetch
Thursday, June 10th 2021
via CBS 6 News WRGB
"An upcoming conference aims to help young New Yorkers who may be struggling.
One of the conference's main focuses will be on addiction and recovery among young adults who want to use their experiences to help themselves, and others.
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June, 2021
'The Voice' is Families Together in New York State's monthly newsletter with information that is important to families, and youth across the State of New York.
For further information visit our website:
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SUSAN BARLOW
Susan has 37 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities and their families. Starting her career at People Inc. since 1981 working in both day and residential services. In 1990 she started the administration of Medicaid Service Coordination Department. She has developed and collaborated on numerous transition programs. In 2001, Susan was a leader in restarting Parent Network of WNY and led to creation of the WNY Institute, the professional development division of Parent Network of WNY. Since 2007, Susan has served as Executive Director of Parent Network. She has been a great asset to the FTNYS Board.
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MEET THE
PARENT ADVISORS
What Parent Advisor has a natural talent for music?
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Heather Tafuro
Heather is one of the Parent Advisors for the Long Island Region of the state. She has been with Families Together for 8 years. She has an extensive background in Family Support, Foster Care & Adoption. She has experience in these systems from both sides of the fence; professionally as a supervisor and personally as a parent. Heather is committed to ensuring that the needs of children and families remain the top priority and that the Family Voice is heard, always!
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Virtual University of Youth Power
Thursday & Friday, June 24th & 25th
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Parent & Caregiver Q&A: Youth LGBTQ+ and Disability Identity
Wednesday, June 30th
4:00 PM
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Foundations for Leadership
July 15th & 29th
6:00 - 8:00 PM
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Virtual Youth Leadership Forum
July 19-21st & 26-28th
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Success! NYS Legislature Passes Two Youth Justice Bills
Two critically important pieces of legislation have passed the NYS Senate and Assembly.
A.6769/S.282 allows for an individual to apply for youthful offender adjudication status after a period of five years with no new offenses, providing an easier path forward for working and living in their community.
A.4982/S.4051 will raise the lower age of delinquency jurisdiction from age 7 to 12, ending the arrest and prosecution of children under 12 as delinquents, amongst other measures to protect youth from extremely early justice system involvement.
This legislation has the potential to create dramatic positive change for New York youth. The last step is the Governor's desk. We Implore Governor Cuomo to sign these bills into law as soon as possible.
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2021 Legislative Session a Huge Success for NYS Families and Youth
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FTNYS is proud to announce that this year's legislative session was a resounding success. We succeeded in including family peers in the delivery of telehealth services and were integral to securing language requiring OMH to engage stakeholders in the process of determining how federal dollars will be prioritized. Outside of the budget, we actively pursued and engaged in a number of initiatives and specific bills that are too numerous to mention here. Please enjoy our session update linked below. |
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Resources for families affected by COVID-19; Prioritizing mental and physical health while staying home.
Families Together is here to help.
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2021 FTNYS Digital Advocacy Center. Stay home. Stay Healthy. Take action.
Stay up-to-date with all our advocacy efforts and use emails, social media, and phone calls. We might have to stay home, but our advocacy doesn't have to.
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Dana Thorbourne of CCNY (Child Center of New York), a New York City Residential Treatment Facility, has been working extremely hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for youth. Just recently, six of these young people participated in Youth Power’s virtual New York City talent show called Pop Out! , showcasing their unique talents. Though most of them were nervous, Dana was very successful at helping them find their confidence, resulting in wins across the board! The young people of CCNY won first, second, and third places. Dana Thorbourne’s passion, dedication, and determination to prepare young people for the next stages of their lives is certainly commendable.
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UYP Still Standing: Strong, Safe, & Steady.
Create Your Own Meme
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Share how you're strong by creating your own personalized meme and promoting UYP on your social media accounts. |
Join Our Peer Supervisors Meetings |
Youth Peer Meetings Are Here for You! |
#UYP21 is Here &
Scholarships are Available!
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Youth Peer Advocate (YPA) Level 2 Virtual Training |
1-hour orientation: September 13
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Training: Sept. 16-17 & 20-21
12 noon - 4:00 pm
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Virtual trainings are open to eligible advocates statewide and limited to the first 12 approved pre-registrants, so don't delay!
Continue with pre-registration only if...
- You have completed all of the YPA Level 2 online modules.
- You hold a YPA Provisional Credential.
- You have secured employment providing youth peer support.
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You can attend the full virtual training and participate in 5 weekly coaching calls.
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If you previously completed the Level 2 in-person/virtual training, you do not need to retake.
Questions?
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IDEA: An Overview (Education Matters!
A Webinar Series for Family and Youth Peer Advocates)
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Friday, June 25 - 11:30 AM |
Children who have disabilities are entitled to appropriate, individualized, educational services that meet their unique learning needs. This workshop will explain the history and provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), two federal laws that govern education for students with disabilities. Participants will learn about children’s rights, how children qualify for special education services, and how these services may be delivered. |
New York’s FREE and confidential COVID-19 Emotional Support Helpline
1-844-863-9314
8:00am – 10:00pm / 7-Days a week
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Good news! Federal law has changed, and significant new tax credits are now available to New Yorkers who buy a health plan through NY State of Health. Learn more here.
The American Rescue Plan, which was signed into law on March 11, 2021, will lower health care costs by providing new and expanded financial assistance to New Yorkers enrolling in health insurance through NY State of Health.
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Paid Opportunity for Families |
Ker-twang is working on two projects rooted in mental health and social services for families. To do this well, they're recruiting parents for 90-minute casual interviews and compensating them $50 for their time. These interviews are centered around getting their feedback to help them imagine and design ways to digitally communicate information effectively.
Children’s Welfare Research with NYU - This project is centered around revisiting the child welfare definition of “neglect” to be more understanding of Black & Brown cultural context, specifically for low-income families. Looking for parents who have experience with child protective services or the children’s welfare system in general.
Child Anxiety Research with Yale - This project is centered around creating digital tools to target specific parent behavior that leads to anxiety in their children. Looking for parents with middle school - highschool aged children living with mild or severe anxiety.
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EMPOWERING FAMILIES. COORDINATING SYSTEMS.
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