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 with any part of FANS? Do you need […]

Family Empowerment Teach-In: Executive Budget Proposal Overview! Thursday, February 6, 2025 | 2-3:30 PM The New York State budget season is underway! To inform our network about what’s at stake in this year’s budget fight, we’re hosting a Family Empowerment Teach-in on the Executive Budget Proposal. Join us on February 6th from 2:00-3:30pm to: Get a […]

Date & Time Feb 5, 2025 10:00 AM Parenting a child with behavioral health or other needs can be hard. Join us and learn how to support your child with positive, affirming language and simple strategies to improve behavior and self-esteem. "When we affirm our children, we aren’t just building their confidence—we are teaching them […]

2025 Family Empowerment Teach-In! Executive Budget Proposal Overview The New York State budget season is underway! To inform our network about what’s at stake in this year’s budget fight, we’re hosting a Family Empowerment Teach-in on the Executive Budget Proposal. Join us on February 6th from 2:00-3:30pm to: Get a refresher on the state budget […]

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  

Date & Time Feb 13, 2025 10:00 AM Discover tools to support fathers, build connections, And empower fatherhood engagement. DEI Training Series Flyer Register Here.

Youth Peer Meetings Occurs monthly on the second Thursday from 3:00pm- 4:00pm 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! 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 youth peer advocate workforce and earn continuing education! Register Here

Date & Time Feb 25, 2025 10:00 AM Stigma in mental health & disability isolates, marginalizes & silences parents, children and communities. Join us and learn the history around this form of discrimination & obtain strategies empower your voice and uplift the voices of your children. Stigma thrives on ignorance—lets break it with knowledge and […]

Pathway to a Family Peer Advocate Professional Credential When: Tuesday, February 25 - 11:00 AM Duration: 1 hours 30 minutes Location: Zoom Event Details: Join us while we provide a detailed overview of the Family Peer Advocate (FPA) credentialing process.  During this webinar, we will walk together through the 6-steps to an FPA Professional Credential. Attendees will learn […]

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 with any part of FANS? Do you need […]

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 […]