Empowering Families. Coordinating Systems.
About Families Together in New York State
Families Together in New York State is a family-run organization that represents families of children with social, emotional, behavioral and cross-systems challenges. Our goal is to ensure that ALL children and youth have the support they need in order to succeed. We represent thousands of families from across the state whose children have been involved in many systems including mental health, substance abuse, special education, juvenile justice, and foster care. Our board and staff are made up primarily of family members and youth who have been involved in these systems. Read More
Yes, Brad Hansen of @ftnys! We agree: “No parent would kick their young person out in the middle of the pandemic, in ... the middle of a recession and the state shouldn’t do that either." @CHAMPSNewYork https://nystateofpolitics.com/state-of-politics/new-york/politics/2020/07/08/aging-out-of-the-foster-care-system-during-a-pandemic-?cid=share_twitter