Pathway to a Youth Peer Advocate Professional Credential When: Thursday, February 27 - 11:00 AM Duration: 1 hours 30 minutes Location: Zoom Event Details:   Join us while we provide a detailed overview of the Youth Peer Advocate (YPA) credentialing process. During this webinar, we will walk together through the 6-steps to a YPA Professional Credential. Attendees will […]

Join families and young people across New York State for a month of advocacy about topics and issues that are important to you! Family Empowerment Month ensures we give families and youth a seat at the table where policy decisions are being made. Date & Time: March 3rd, 2025 Description: Rally & March at the […]

Date & Time Mar 7, 2025 10:00 AM Description Practical advice and guidance for helping our children with intellectual/developmental challenges. Gain insight into systems navigation, obtain advocacy and parenting skill tips that will help create a brighter and more empowered future for your child, your family and you! DEI Training Series Flyer Register Here.

The Family Needs & Strengths (FANS) assessment and outcome tool for Family Peer Support is derived from the Child Needs & Strengths (CANS), developed by Dr. John Lyons.  Seeing the need for a Family Peer Support Services assessment and outcome tool was developed in partnership with New York State Western Region Family Peer Support Services […]

FPA Supervisor Experience Cafe Occurs bi-monthly on the second Tuesday from11:00AM-12:00PM New open forum for FPA supervisors to discuss the challenges and successes of supervising family peer advocates and to support role clarity Register Here

Statewide meeting for Youth Peer Advocates, Certified Recovery Peer Advocates (CRPA), and others in similar peer-based roles that work with youth to have an open discussion about tools and strategies, advocacy, and workforce development! YPM provide a statewide platform for peers of all roles to network, develop skills, and learn about advocacy opportunities. Topics are […]

Building Confidence in Youth: The Role of Youth Peer Advocates  Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Click Here to Register! Or use this link: bit.ly/3F18Ydp This webinar is designed to equip Youth Peer Advocates to support youth in building self-confidence. As a YPA, you play an important role because you are viewed as […]

YPA Monthly TA Trainings Occurs monthly on the third Thursday from 11:30am – 1:00pm Dynamic presentations from trusted experts on popular topics to educate and strengthen the youth peer advocate workforce and earn continuing education! Register Here

FPA Monthly TA Trainings Occurs monthly on the third Friday from10:00AM-11:30AM Dynamic presentations from trusted experts on popular topics to educate and strengthen the workforce! Register Here

Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Click Here to Register! Or use this link: bit.ly/41fq9iX The purpose of this webinar is to provide Family Peer Advocates (FPAs) with the skills needed to prepare a family for discharge from their services. After this webinar, FPAs will be able to identify when the family possesses […]