Jan 10, 2020 | In the News, Policy
2020 State of the State Reactions Our network 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. Below are some of our...
Jan 6, 2020 | In the News, Policy
4 Important Issues | 2 days of Advocacy Come to Albany. Take action. Take part in four campaign events fighting for access to children’s behavioral health, alternatives to school suspensions, youth justice reform and family-based foster care. January 27: Join us...
Jun 13, 2019 | In the News
The 2019 New York State legislative session is soon drawing to a close with the last day on Wednesday, June 19th. However, there are still outstanding bills that need our support. See the instructions below and help these critical pieces of legislation cross the...
Jun 12, 2019 | In the News
Happy Pride month from Families Together in New York State and YOUTH POWER!. In honor of pride month, we’re answering questions submitted by youth, parents and allies from our network. Thank you to everyone who sent us questions. If you want to follow up Zack and...
May 21, 2018 | In the News
In honor of May as Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to highlight a policy issue that has been a major priority of the mental health and addiction communities for many years: Insurance Parity. This idea, now law, means that insurance companies must provide...
Jan 18, 2017 | In the News
U.S. – “The State of New York murdered Kalief Browder. His death is on our hands. It was fully and completely preventable. It happened on our watch. We are all responsible. End of story. It’s not a conservative or liberal thing. It’s not a...