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The Families Together in New York State Annual Conference is attended by families of children and youth that are involved with NYS child serving systems, service providers, educators, policymakers, and advocates. We are currently accepting workshop proposals for the 2026 Conference. Presentations must be strength-based, innovative, informative, interactive, offer effective strategies to empower participants and, include a peer or family member who has a youth involved in NYS children's service system. Presentation time slots are 75 minutes, 15 of which should include time for Q&A.

Families, youth and advocates are interested in NEW information on the following topics: 

  • Mental Health and the LGBTQIA+ Community
  • Navigating Multiple Systems
  • Working with Diverse Families in the Children's Service System
  • Involving Fathers in the Child’s Treatment Plan
  • Family and Youth-Guided Recovery and Services
  • Transition Age Services for Youth & Young Adults
  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging
  • Collaboration for School Success
  • Suicide Awareness & Prevention
  • Working with Families and Youth who are Facing Autism and Neurodiversity
  • Restorative Justice
  • Working with the Family Court System
  • Working with Parents Involved in the Child Welfare System
  • Diploma Options, Special Education Law and Rights
  • Working with Military Families
  • Physical and Cognitive Disability
  • Family Support in Residential Care
  • Emotional Wellness for Neurodivergent and Differently Abled
  • Social Media
  • Migrant Youth

Families Together will offer the following workshop tracks:

  • Family and Youth
  • Workforce Development
  • Family and Advocate
  • Youth
When
May 3rd, 2026 12:00 PM to May 4th, 2026 3:00 PM
Location
NY
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