FANS TA April 30 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am FANS Technical Assistance & Learning Community – 2025 Office Hours Do you have questions about how to introduce the FANS? Are there challenges engaging families in using the FANS tool? Do you have questions on how to create goals and plans using the FANS? Are you struggling […]

Location: Zoom The Youth Peer Advocate (YPA) Code of Ethics establishes clear standards of conduct, facilitates ethical decision making and fosters accountability. The objective of this workshop is to explore the YPA Code of Ethics to support YPAs in meeting the highest standards of ethical practice. Together, we will consider the ethical and professional principles […]

Join over 400 representatives from family peer support providers, family members, youth and professionals from the children’s behavioral health and other cross-system children’s services at this statewide event and stay abreast of the many challenges and opportunities facing children, youth and families as health and behavioral health services continues to move toward an integrated system […]

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

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

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 workforce! REGISTER HERE!

Location: Zoom Occurs monthly on the third Friday from 10:00AM-11:30AM 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! 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 […]

Location: Zoom Family Peer Advocates (FPAs) provide invaluable support to families. One resource you have in guiding your work is the FPA Code of Ethics. These establish clear standards of conduct, facilitate ethical decision-making, and foster accountability among FPAs. This workshop will explore and enhance your understanding of the FPA Code of Ethics. Together, we will […]

Location: Zoom Family Peer Advocates provide support, resources, and information to families in the mental health system. One aspect of this work is helping families navigate complicated systems. Oftentimes, this involves working with caregivers or parents of children with co-occurring mental health conditions and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Caregivers new to navigating services for mental […]