May 17, 2022 | In the News, Policy
2022 FTNYS End of Session Legislative Priorities Families Together in New York State is a family-run organization that represents families of children with social, emotional, behavioral health and cross-systems challenges. Our goal is to ensure that ALL children and...
Jun 14, 2021 | In the News, Policy
FTNYS End of Session Legislative Update 2021 Legislative Session UpdateBy Karin Carreau, Carreau Consulting and Brad Hansen, Families Together in New York State The 2021 Legislative Session has been like none other preceding it. When the first gavel fell just six...
Apr 14, 2021 | In the News, Policy
FTNYS Priorities in the FY 2022 NYS Enacted Budget. This has been a whirlwind of a budget season unlike any other. Due to COVID-19, the year began with the threat of looming 20% across the board cuts to state funding without federal relief or new tax revenue to close...
May 12, 2020 | In the News
Join us virtually on May 26th at 4:00pm in celebration for a virtual family and youth forum to: show solidarity and spread hope in our shared experiences, learn about strategies and resources to advocate for our communities around mental health and foster care while...
Apr 3, 2020 | In the News, Policy
Families Together in New York State (FTNYS) Responds to the New York State Enacted Budget. FTNYS must first acknowledge the extraordinary circumstances our state faces. Beyond the undeniable human impacts on children and families, the COVID-19 crisis exacerbates the...
Feb 3, 2020 | In the News, Policy
Our Joint Mental Hygiene Hearing Budget Testimony- February 2nd, 2020 Submitted by:Paige Pierce, Chief Executive OfficerBrad Hansen, Public Policy DirectorFamilies Together in New York State Download the 2020 FTNYS Joint Mental Hygiene Testimony PDF Families Together...
