Families Together in NYS

FTNYS is a non-profit, family-run organization that strives to establish a unified voice for children and youth with social, emotional & behavioral challenges.

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Then join us Friday, October 9th, at 12:00 PM for "5 Things to Know About Family Peer Advocacy," our Provider Lunch & Learn. Bring your lunch and join the conversation.
Register for these trainings and explore more upcoming events: https://t.co/sXqlbkypkS

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Join us tomorrow, Thursday, October 8th, at 10:00 AM, virtually for "The Strength We Carry: Building on What Makes Families Strong." Learn how your family's values and lived experience can become powerful advocacy.
Register and explore more: https://t.co/sXqlbkypkS

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Join us Oct. 16 in Albany for the 2026 NYS Child Welfare Summit! Hear from impacted community members, advocates & policy experts on child welfare, federal policy, lived experience & priorities for the year ahead.

Register: https://t.co/4oZTR6C2Pb

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We're looking for applicants for the NYS Department of Health Youth Advisory Group! Ages 14-19 from the Capital District, Metro Area, or Western Region can apply. Paid, travel and lodging covered. Deadline extended to Oct 4, 2026

Apply Here: https://t.co/H3ZIMXKQrV

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Recovery - The Peercast

This episode unpacks:

-What science says about addiction and the brain

-How the U.S. approach has shifted toward treatment and public health

-How stigma affects people and families seeking help

https://t.co/p1DLLF6lsd

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Check out what’s new across NY State! The Families Together in NYS newsletter, The Voice, is now available for September 2026.

More: https://t.co/L5Yp0h94bo

If you are not registered to receive The Voice, you can sign up here: https://t.co/uw4xozZvJp

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ORGS: Registration closes TODAY!

Join the 2026 Statewide Virtual Job Fair on Oct. 22 to showcase your organization and connect with job seekers interested in Family & Youth Peer Advocate roles.

11–1 & 6–8
Register: https://t.co/JUY5f5xZD5

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Our Provider Lunch & Learn series continues tomorrow, September 25, with 5 Communication Tools to Improve Provider/Family Relationships. Join us from 12:00–1:00 PM for an interactive virtual session.

Register: https://t.co/33sZYM17PW

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HAPPENING TOMORROW, STILL TIME TO REGISTER!

Join us tomorrow Wednesday, September 23rd at 10:00 AM, virtually for IEP Alternative Testing Training.

Register for this training and explore more upcoming events: https://t.co/nsXtQkFUjm

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Join Long Island Families Together (LIFT) on Friday, October 16, 2026, from 9:00–11:30 AM at the Melville Marriott in Melville, NY.

Families, community members, and exhibitors can register here: https://t.co/JqZ6pekuJ0

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Join us for the 2026 Statewide Virtual Job Fair on Oct. 22! Connect with organizations hiring for Family & Youth Peer Advocate roles.

11 AM–1 PM
6–8 PM

Job seekers & organizations can register: https://t.co/QDJ10f4Ag5

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Our Provider Lunch & Learn series kicks off Sept 11 with 5 Pillars of Trauma-Informed Care: Parent Lens. Join us from 12:00–1:00 PM for an interactive virtual session exploring trauma-informed care.

Register : https://t.co/2SHAGDLwZS

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Join us for our Family Empowerment Town Hall on September 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM.

Register Now: https://t.co/OTUbczWbfX

#FamilyEmpowerment #FamiliesTogetherNYS

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Attention: Long Island youth and families!
Join OMH In-person meetings are available: Long Island on Sept. 17 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sept. 18 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Virtual session on Sept. 3 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

For more: https://t.co/kGRnttflVW

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Join us for our Family Empowerment Town Hall on September 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM.
                                                                                                                                                     Register Now: https://t.co/OTUbczWbfX

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Check out what’s new across NYS! 🗞️ The August 2026 edition of Families Together in NYS’ newsletter, The Voice, is out now.

Read: https://t.co/AB98bCJVBB
Sign up: https://t.co/uw4xozYXTR

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Attention: Calling all Family Peer Advocates to join our monthly Technical Assistance Trainings, held every 3rd Friday of the month.

 For more: https://t.co/4fzwXRiFlL

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FTNYS is excited to share our free Children’s Mental Health Settlement Community Feedback Toolkit, designed to help communities create trusted spaces for meaningful conversations and gather valuable feedback directly from families and youth
Learn more: https://t.co/Geqj1Lrs6t

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New York is redesigning intensive home and community-based mental health services for children and families, and youth and family voices need to be part of that process.

Learn more and register: https://t.co/CTpbmtdcNj

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Join us for Social Media Safety 101 on Monday, August 24, 2026, from 5:30–7:00 P.M. This training is open to youth and adults ages 12–25 and will cover online safety, self-care, cyberbullying, empathy, and more.

Register now: https://t.co/Hj0ZGdjvmC