Join families and young people across New York State for a day of advocacy about topics and issues that are important to you! Family Empowerment Day ensures we give families and youth a seat at the table where policy decisions are being made. View our 2025 Policy Agenda.  The Family Empowerment Rally & Advocacy Day is […]

Location: Zoom Event Details: Family Peer Advocates play a critical role in supporting caregivers who are navigating complex systems. Caregivers involved in family court often experience fear, shame, and stigma, which can impact their ability to engage confidently in the process. In this session, we will explore the challenges caregivers face, as well as the unique […]

Location: Zoom Occurs monthly on the first Tuesday from 12:00PM-1:00PM Whether you are new to your role or have been a Family Peer Advocate for many years, the Lived Experience Cafe is an FPA networking group to share experiences, innovative and effective practices, knowledge and skills, solution to barriers and challenges, and key information supporting your […]

Location: Zoom Schedule: Occurs monthly on the second Wednesday from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM YPM is a monthly statewide meeting for students and youth, Youth Peer Advocates (YPA), Certified Recovery Peer Advocates (CRPA), and others in similar peer-based roles (ages 12-30) to connect and have an open discussion to share tools and strategies, advocacy, […]

Location: Zoom Occurs bi-monthly on the second Tuesday from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Open forum for YPA supervisors to discuss the challenges and successes of supervising youth peer advocates and to support role clarity! REGISTER HERE!

Location: Zoom Occurs monthly on the third Thursday from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Trainings designed to meet the education and professional developments needs of Youth Peer Advocates. Active participation and engagement with these trainings will help YPAs obtain new skills and learn with their colleagues across the state. New topics offered monthly! Topic suggestions welcomed! […]

Location: Zoom Occurs monthly on the third Friday from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Trainings designed to meet the education and professional developments needs of Family Peer Advocates. Active participation and engagement with these trainings will help FPAs obtain new skills and learn with their colleagues across the state. New topics offered monthly! Topic suggestions welcomed! […]

Location: Zoom Event Details: Whether you are new to your role or have been a Youth Peer Advocate for many years, the Lived Experience Cafe is a YPA networking group to share experiences, innovative and effective practices, knowledge and skills, solution to barriers and challenges, and key information supporting your role as Youth Peer Advocates! […]

Families Together in New York State is hosting the 2026 Statewide Virtual Job Fair, bringing together organizations and Participants from across the state for a convenient and accessible hiring event. This virtual event offers an opportunity to connect, explore career opportunities, and build meaningful professional relationships. Date: April 30, 2026Session Options: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PMor6:00 […]

We are excited to announce this year’s 2026 Annual Conference on Sunday, May 3 and Monday, May 4 in Albany, NY.  Each session will highlight our commitment to a holistic approach to health and behavioral services, from empowering family peer support providers to advocating for community wellness. We look forward to seeing all attendees, speakers, […]