Youth Power

Youth Power brings the voices of young people in New York State to government officials through persistent advocacy.

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Families Together in New York State’s monthly newsletter, The Voice, is now available for June 2026.

More: https://t.co/RRQh1Tyc8g

If you are not registered to receive The Voice, you can sign up here: https://t.co/nX9FGk9J8A

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Parents & caregivers: Join us for 2 upcoming virtual trainings!

June 23: Understanding Guardianship: Options, Alternatives & Informed Decision-Making

June 30: Advocacy Through Authenticity: Culture, Confidence & Connection

Learn more & register: https://t.co/tidV4RwS48

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Parents & caregivers can help shape youth mental health services across New York State.

The Statewide Family Advisory Board is seeking families with lived experience navigating child-serving systems to advise the NYS Office of Mental Health.

Apply: https://t.co/z1KHY2Oak3

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Join our Youth Peer Meetings (YPM)! 💫

A monthly statewide space for youth, students, YPAs, CRPAs & peer advocates ages 12–29 to connect, build skills, and grow together.

🗓 2nd Wednesdays
⏰ 3–4 PM

Register: https://t.co/OzxdlFHdOe

#YouthVoice #PeerAdvocacy #YouthLeadership

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Find your voice. Own your story 💫

Join Youth Power for a virtual training on self-advocacy, confidence, and self-expression for NYS youth & young adults ages 12–25.

🗓 June 25
⏰ 5–7 PM
📍 Zoom

Register: https://t.co/Fz0atFPdmC

#YouthVoice #YouthPower #SelfAdvocacy

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The Maternal Health & Dignity in Consent Act (A.860-A / S.845-A) would require healthcare providers in NYS to obtain informed consent before drug testing pregnant/postpartum patients or newborns.

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In NYS, hospitals can drug test pregnant/postpartum patients & newborns without informed consent.

Pass A.860-A / S.845-A. Make TWO calls today.

@pregnancyjust @nyclu @blu4black @bronxdefenders @dpa_newyork @drugpolicyalliance #MaternalJustice

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Powerful advocacy from youth mental health advocate Cody Hauptman featured in Newsday’s guest essay, “System fails too many young people.”

His story highlights the urgent need for community-based mental health supports for youth across NYS.

Learn: https://t.co/YrtQJQu3NF

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Powerful advocacy from youth mental health advocate Cody Hauptman featured in Newsday’s guest essay, “System fails too many young people.”

Read more: https://t.co/JYYw4vShbm

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Youth Power & Families Together in NYS was honored to host the NYS Youth Mental Health Advisory Board’s 2nd in-person forum in Albany with NYS OMH & OASAS.

Powerful youth-led conversations, collaboration, and connection all day long. Youth voice matters. 💫

#YouthVoice

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Join us for a virtual training "Dual Diagnosis, Whole Person: Neurodiversity & Mental Health," taking place on Thursday, May 28, from 10:00 to 11:30 AM.

Learn more & Register: https://t.co/mYGvoTGxpY

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64% of substance use disorder treatment denials are overturned after appeal. That’s not a mistake, it’s a broken system. Carve behavioral health out of Medicaid managed care. Support S.8309-A/A.8055-A.

Interested in the May 19 Advocacy Day in Albany? Email [email protected].

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 FTNYS Annual Conference in Albany!

From connection and learning to celebration and community, your voices made the day meaningful.

#FamilyVoice #YouthVoice #PeerSupport

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Day 1 of our 2026 Annual Conference set the tone.

From a powerful keynote to engaging workshops, meaningful connections, and celebrating community at the awards reception—we showed what it looks like to come together with purpose.

And we’re just getting started.

#FamilyVoice

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ATTENTION: Only a couple of minutes until our 2026 Statewide Virtual Job Fair starts today, Thursday, April 30, from 11:00 AM to 1:00pm. This event is designed to help you succeed.

Join now: https://t.co/XZxi7saOwQ

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ATTENTION: Only 2 days away! Join us for a Statewide Virtual Job Fair on Thursday, April 30, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM or 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM!

Register and learn more: https://t.co/JLgVjAvNkz

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Join us for a Statewide Virtual Job Fair on Thursday, April 30, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM or 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM!

This is an incredible chance for anyone looking to grow in the peer support workforce.

Register and learn more: https://t.co/JLgVjAvNkz

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Take a look at the 2026 Annual Conference workshop lineup + schedule at a glance! From youth-led panels to sessions on family engagement, peer support & more—focused on real challenges + practical strategies you can use now.

Register + plan: https://t.co/SZFXkbiSKE

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Families Together in New York State’s monthly newsletter, The Voice, is now available for April 2026.

More: https: https://t.co/3dBOwPeZyj

If you are not registered to receive the Voice, you can sign-up here: https://t.co/nX9FGk9J8A

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Join us May 3–4 in Albany for the 2026 Annual Conference featuring keynotes, panels, workshops, networking, storytelling, and a family celebration.

Be part of a space centered on connection, empowerment, and impact.

Register: https://t.co/SZFXkbiSKE

#FamilyVoice #YouthVoice