October, 2020
Families Together in New York State is excited to present to you our new monthly Newsletter. We will continue to update you on a monthly basis 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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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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Holistic Healing
Tuesday, October 20th
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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Family Needs & Strengths (FANS) Over& Informational Session for Supervisors
Thursday, October 22nd 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Electing Youth!
How to run for public office
November 2nd,
4:00 P.M.
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Balancing Act
Ethics and Boundary Considerations
November 4th 2:00pm to 3:30 pm
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2020 Zoom Virtual YLF
November 17-19 & 22-24, 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm
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Without federal relief or new revenue, state-funding for essential services could be cut by 20%. Services were already stretched thin. Families need support more than ever before. Help us tell New York leadership that we need investment, not cuts. |
Protect Children and Youth in New York’s Budget- Twitter Storm
The recent 20 percent withholding in aid to localities funding to New York’s counties, schools and community-based providers is disrupting the provision of services to our State’s children -- just as they return to school and as our communities continue to deal with the health and economic repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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OASAS and OMH Announce Integration Listening Sessions
The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) and the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) jointly announce a series of public listening sessions regarding the potential integration of OASAS and OMH into a new single agency.
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2020 FTNYS Digital Advocacy Center
Stay home. Stay Healthy. Take action.
Stay up-to date 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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What Is a Family Safety Plan?
A Family Safety Plan is a tool created collaboratively with your loved one with lived experience of mental health condition(s), family members, medical staff and friends. It’s your “playbook” of the best ways to minimize or divert a mental health crisis. The plan is prepared when your loved one is stable and can fully contribute. The goal of the plan is to identify possible triggers for a mental health issue and actions, under different scenarios, to minimize or prevent a crisis and ensure the safety of your loved one and other family members. The Family Safety Plan should be prepared in conjunction with the Family Emergency or Crisis Plan.
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COVID-19 Resources for Schools, Students, and Families
The New York State Education Department (NYSED), Office of Special Education is sharing the following Question and Answer (Q&A) documents that were released by the U.S. Department of Education's (USDE) Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) and Office of Civil Rights (OCR) on September 28, 2020. OSEP has released a questions and answers document in response to inquiries concerning implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B provision of services in the current COVID-19 environment:
OCR has issued a COVID-19-related technical assistance document to assist K-12 schools in meeting their obligations under Federal Civil Rights Laws:
Additional OSEP K-12 resources, strategies and support materials are available through the National Center for Systemic Improvement COVID-19 Resource Hub.
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NEW AMPLIFY-NY Virtual Youth Leadership Forum Dates
November 17-19th & 22-24th
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Balancing Act Ethics and Boundary Considerations
November 4, 2020
2:00pm to 3:30pm
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Two-part bias reduction experience for Family/Youth Peer Advocates
November 12th, 9:30-11 am & December 10th, 2020 9:30-11 am
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PLSD
Peer Leaders'
Support & Development
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NEW PLSD MEETINGS FOR YOUTH PEER ADVOCATES
PLSD (Peer Leadership Support Development) is a mutual support group for young peer leaders and advocates. Young leaders will get support from fellow youth advocates and learn from their experiences.
The group will also include skill development opportunities. This support should enhance each member’s ability to be an effective peer leader.
Central Region- October 30th 2-3:00 PM
Western Region- November 6th, 12:00 -1:00 PM
Long Island Region- November 9th, 1:00 - 2:00 P.M.
New York City Region- November 6th, 12:00 - 2:00 P.M.
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2020 Bi-County
Empowerment Live Online Conference: My Life, My Voice, My Choice
Friday, October 30th & Friday, November 6th 10:00 AM-1:30 PM
If you need assistance with registration, please contact Danielle Lobue at dlobue@hali88.org or 631-234-1925
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Become a Member of our Network!
As a member of Youth Power, you stand with hundreds of young people across the state in saying that you believe in what we are doing and want to strengthen the numbers behind our mission. Becoming a member means you get all the latest information about things that are important to young people and give as much of your time to us as you want or can.
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We are proud to announce the expansion of the Online Application Portal to now include the YPA and FPA Professional Credential Applications.
No printer?
No stamps?
No problem!
Create an account today and apply to upgrade your current Provisional Credential to a Professional Credential valid for 2 years.
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New on the CTAC Self-Learning Center! Youth Peer Advocate (YPA) Continuing Education Training Module: Best Practices for Working with Families
As a Youth Peer Advocate, your role is to work directly with young people, but you will likely also interact with their parents and other caregivers as well. This interactive online course is designed to help YPAs navigate these challenges by supporting young people within the context of their families.
*You can access this and future Continuing Education modules once you have completed all Level 1 and Level 2 modules.*
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4-Day Virtual Youth Peer Advocate (YPA) Training
Virtual trainings are open to eligible advocates statewide and limited to the first 12 approved pre-registrants, so don't delay! Please note, this is a 4-day long training, and registrants are expected to attend all training days.
1-hour Orientation:
January 5th from 1:00-2:00 pm
4 Virtual Classes: January 7- 8th, & January 11-12th BOTH from 12:00-4:00 pm
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.
- You can attend the full virtual training and participate in 5 coaching calls.
- You have a computer or tablet with audio and video turned on to participate in this training. This training is not optimized for cell phone participation.
Questions? Email YPACredential@FTNYS.org
or call Program Coordinator, Joanna Ahlatis, at
(518) 432-0333 ext. 18.
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EMPOWERING FAMILIES. COORDINATING SYSTEMS.
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