Register now for Family Empowerment Day!
Join hundreds of advocates and New York State Legislators the rally and march on Tuesday, March 21, to calling on Gov. Hochul to invest in mental health workforce.
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March 2023
'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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Families Together is honored to partner once again this year with OMH and other agencies on the
2023 What's Great
in Our State
celebration.
We encourage you to attend this wonderful event.
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Registration coming soon. |
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Family Empowerment Day
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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FANS Technical Assistance Office Hours
Multiple Dates
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Development, Attachment,
& Mental Health
when working in Foster Care
April 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2023
6:00-7:30PM
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FANS Basic Training
April 10, 11, 12 & 13, 2023
10:00AM-12:30PM
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2023 Annual Conference
April 30 & May 1, 2023
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Family Empowerment Month is in Full Swing! |
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Sign up today for our legislative day of action on March 21st, 2023. We will be meeting with lawmakers, making speeches on the steps of the legislative well, and marching to make sure youth and family voices are heard!
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NYS Budget Update! The One House Assembly and Senate Budgets |
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Last month FTNYS posted a response to Governor Hochul's proposed budget. Soon the New York State Senate and Assembly will be issuing their version of the proposed state budget and negotiations will begin.
At the time of this writing the one-house budgets are not out yet, or we have not had time to analyze them for a full response and how they would impact New York's youth and families. You can expect a detailed report and response to go out in a separate email in the near future.
In the meantime, please view our 2023 policy priorities and stay tuned for big updates for this exciting and busy time at the Capitol!
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“There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.” – Michelle Obama
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Womens History Month
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Black Girls Smile Inc. (BGS) was founded in 2012 with the mission to empower the mental health and well-being of young Black women and girls. BGS has grown to support over 10,000 Black women and girls nationally through mental health literacy programming, intersectionality workshops, and therapy scholarship programs. |
Girl Rising is a global nonprofit that builds voice, agency and confidence in girls so that they can persist in their education. Girl Rising fosters a more inclusive learning environment for girls, changes attitudes and social norms. |
Girls on the run has served more than 2.25 million girls since 1996 empowering them to be physically active, develop and strengthens important life skills, inspire and confidence.
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Her Justice stands with women living in poverty in New York City by recruiting and mentoring volunteer lawyers to provide free legal help to address individual and systemic legal barriers. |
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Reach out to the
DEI Department
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Kim D. Kaiser
Simcha Weinstien
Justice Walcott
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
The University of
Youth Power is COMING!
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University of Youth Power Call for Professors is
Now OPEN!
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Individuals are not limited to one proposal. We encourage you to consider proposals that address the specific needs of each major or provide advanced and beginner courses to fit the diverse needs of students. Proposals can also include creative and engaging activities for all students to participate in.
Click below to learn more about UYP and how to submit a proposal.
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Join us on Friday, March 31st, 2023 in Albany, NY for the Mental Health in Communities of Color Symposium at the University of Albany. The keynote speaker is one of our very own, Director of Youth Power,
Tiara Springer-Love.
Free registration
(limited to two per organization)
*Social Work CEUs*
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VOYA (Voices of Youth Advisors) is the youth advisory council of Rensselaer County. As a part of VOYA, you become a part of the Youth Power network, the New York State network of young people who have been labeled and who are seeking change.
Who can join?
- Any young person that wants a chance to make a difference
- Young people between the ages of 14 and 28 who live in Rensselaer County
- Have experience(d) in foster care or have received mental health, juvenile justice, substance abuse, and disability and/or special education services or identifies with an at-risk community in Rensselaer County
- Any young person who wants to get $25 for attending county committee meetings
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Youth Peer Meetings Are Here for You |
Join Our Peer Supervisors Meetings |
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FPA Level 2, 4-Day Virtual Training:
1-hour orientation on June 21 @ 9:30am - 10:30am
plus 22-23 & 26-27, 2023
9:30 AM to 3:00 PM each day
Weekly 2-hour Coaching Calls (dates TBA) on Thursdays @ 10am – 12pm. Trainees are required to participate in a total of 6 coaching calls including an individual presentation.
A few spots remain!
Email FPACredential@ftnys.org to register today!
YPA Level 2, 4-Day Virtual Training:
May 18-19 & 22-23, 2023
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM each day
A few spots remain!
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An Introduction to Moral Injury: Healing Children, Youth, Families and Ourselves: Part Two
Friday, March 24, 2023
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
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This webinar will offer an overview of peer-facilitated group process that supports people struggling with moral distress, burnout, or demoralization. The session will begin with a review of moral injury and moral distress, followed by a fishbowl demonstration of the group process and Q&A. There will also be time for discussion on how this process may be adapted and implemented in participants' contexts. |
Creating a Culture
of Success
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Thursday, March 23, 2023
12:00 PM to 1:15 PM
Presented by
Families Together in NYS, Inc. and Partners
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Research shows that Family, Youth, and Adult Peer Support Services thrive in organizations that focus on person-centered and family-driven approaches to wellness, recovery, and resilience in the lives of children, youth, adults and their families. In this webinar, you will hear from nationally recognized experts with experience in introducing and creating sustainable programs for Family Peer, Youth Peer, and Adult Peer Support Services within mental health settings. They will share strategies and organizational assessments that can help you to identify ways to create a receptive and collaborative environment for those who are providing and receiving Peer Support Services. |
The New York State Office of Mental Health is excited to share the newest educational resource about 988 in New York. The Just the Facts infographic includes several key facts about 988, such as details on who answers 988 calls and how 988 differs from 911.
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Governor Hochul Launches Statewide Listening Tour on Youth Mental Health
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a statewide series of listening sessions and a spring summit aimed at exploring the issues impacting the mental health of youth throughout New York State. Together, these initiatives will build on the Governor's $1 billion plan to overhaul New York State's mental health continuum of care and provide an opportunity for experts to advise state leaders on future policy recommendations to improve youth wellness.
"It's time we put the mental well-being of our youth at the forefront and listen what they're going through to gain a deeper understanding of this issue and meaningfully address the problems young New Yorkers face."
Governor Hochul
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During these sessions everyone will discuss the mental health priorities outlined in Governor Hochul’s 2023 State of the State plan and Fiscal Year 2024 Executive Budget and ask for your feedback on how to best make the new opportunities work for your community. Your input will be integral in OMH’s planning process for these historic resources aiming to expand housing, outpatient programs, school-based clinics and hospital services, and increase insurance coverage for mental health services.
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EMPOWERING FAMILIES. COORDINATING SYSTEMS.
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