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SUMMARY:Family Empowerment Teach-In: Executive Budget Proposal Overview!
DESCRIPTION:Family Empowerment Teach-In: Executive Budget Proposal Overview!\nThursday\, February 6\, 2025 | 2-3:30 PM \nThe 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. \nJoin us on February 6th from 2:00-3:30pm to: \n\nGet a refresher on the state budget process\,\nLearn about Governor’s Hochul’s proposed state budget and how it compares to our FTNYS budget priorities\, and;\nPlug in to our advocacy efforts such as our upcoming Family Empowerment day on March 3rd.\n\nKnowledge is power! Learn what you need to know to advocate effectively for systems change on behalf of all families and young people. In advance of the teach-in\, linked here is an overview of our children’s behavioral health budget priorities and an overview of the Governor’s budget proposal prepared by Spencer Consulting. \nRegister HERE \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ftnys.org/event/family-empowerment-teach-in-executive-budget-proposal-overview/
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SUMMARY:BASIC FANS
DESCRIPTION: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 Program Directors\, Dr. Lyons\, and strongly encouraged and endorsed by New York State Office of Mental Health. \nParticipants must complete the following:\n\nFull Training Schedule along with homework\nMust participate in-person (virtually) for full training schedule to be able to take the test and use the tool effectively!\nAs this is an interactive participatory training\, please have your camera on all the time.\nWe offer TA monthly calls to support you and the use of the tool with parents/caregivers.\nPlease plan on attending at least the first TA call after taking FANS Basic.\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with link to join the meeting. \nClick here to register\nClick here to learn more.
URL:https://www.ftnys.org/event/basic-fans/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T120000
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SUMMARY:FPA Lived Experience Café
DESCRIPTION:FPA Lived Experience Cafe \nOccurs bi-monthly on the first\nTuesday from 12:00PM-1:30PM \nNew affinity space for credentialed\nFamily Peer Advocates to promote\ncollaboration\, skills development\,\ninclusivity and belonging! \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.ftnys.org/event/fpa-lived-experience-cafe/
CATEGORIES:Workforce Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T175821
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SUMMARY:Ashe! Affirm Support Heal & Empower!
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time\nFeb 5\, 2025 10:00 AM\n\n\n\nParenting 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 to believe in their potential.”\n\n\nDEI Training Series Flyer\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.ftnys.org/event/ashe-affirm-support-heal-empower/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T175821
CREATED:20250204T194712Z
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SUMMARY:Family Empowerment Teach-In: Executive Budget Proposal Overview!
DESCRIPTION:2025 Family Empowerment Teach-In! Executive Budget Proposal Overview\n\n\n\nThe 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. \nJoin us on February 6th from 2:00-3:30pm to: \n\n\nGet a refresher on the state budget process\,  \n\n\nLearn about Governor’s Hochul’s proposed state budget and how it compares to our FTNYS budget priorities\, and;  \n\n\nPlug in to our advocacy efforts such as our upcoming Family Empowerment day on March 3rd.  \n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE \nAny questions regarding registration\, please email Zack Kilmer at zkilmer@ftnys.org
URL:https://www.ftnys.org/event/family-empowerment-teach-in-executive-budget-proposal-overview-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T175821
CREATED:20241223T180342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T180342Z
UID:19106-1739271600-1739275200@www.ftnys.org
SUMMARY:YPA Supervisors Virtual Cafe
DESCRIPTION:YPA Supervisor Experience Cafe \nOccurs bi-monthly on the second\nTuesday from11:00AM-12:00PM \nNew open forum for YPA supervisors\nto discuss the challenges and\nsuccesses of supervising youth peer\nadvocates and to support role clarity! \nRegister Here \n 
URL:https://www.ftnys.org/event/ypa-supervisors-virtual-cafe/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T175821
CREATED:20250115T222459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T195823Z
UID:19309-1739440800-1739446200@www.ftnys.org
SUMMARY:Dadvocating!
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time\nFeb 13\, 2025 10:00 AM\nDiscover tools to support fathers\, build connections\, \nAnd empower fatherhood engagement. \nDEI Training Series Flyer \nRegister Here.
URL:https://www.ftnys.org/event/dadvocating/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T175821
CREATED:20241220T181905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T181905Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Peers Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Youth Peer Meetings \nOccurs monthly on the second Thursday from 3:00pm- 4:00pm \nStatewide meeting for Youth Peer Advocates\,\nCertified Recovery Peer Advocates (CRPA)\,\nand others in similar peer-based roles that\nwork with youth to have an open discussion\nabout tools and strategies\, advocacy\, and\nworkforce development! \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.ftnys.org/event/youth-peers-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T130000
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CREATED:20241224T165101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T184301Z
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SUMMARY:YPA Monthly TA Training
DESCRIPTION:YPA Monthly TA Trainings \nOccurs monthly on the third\nThursday from 11:30am – 1:00pm\nDynamic presentations from trusted experts on popular topics to educate\nand strengthen the youth peer advocate workforce and earn continuing education! \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.ftnys.org/event/ypa-monthly-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T175821
CREATED:20250115T223000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T195954Z
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SUMMARY:Breaking Barriers: Ending the Stigma Around Mental Health and Disability
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time\nFeb 25\, 2025 10:00 AM\n\n\n\nStigma 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 change the future together!\n\n\nDEI Training Series Flyer\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.ftnys.org/event/breaking-barriers-ending-the-stigma-around-mental-health-and-disability/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T175821
CREATED:20250224T192501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T192501Z
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SUMMARY:Pathway to a Family Peer Advocate Professional Credential
DESCRIPTION:Pathway to a Family Peer Advocate Professional Credential\n      Register Here\n\n      When: Tuesday\, February 25 – 11:00 AM\n      Duration: 1 hours 30 minutes\n      Location: Zoom\n\n\nEvent Details: \n  \nJoin 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 about  the qualifications\, required training\, and the application process.  We will cover frequently asked questions\, common mistakes\, and technical assistance available through Families Together in New York State to support you on your journey of becoming an FPA and receiving the Professional Credential. \nThis webinar is a resource for those interested in becoming credentialed as an Family Peer Advocate. In addition\, program directors and supervisors interested in hiring Family Peer Advocates will find this webinar informative in understanding the required credentialing process.
URL:https://www.ftnys.org/event/pathway-to-a-family-peer-advocate-professional-credential/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T175821
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T193219Z
UID:19889-1740481200-1740486600@www.ftnys.org
SUMMARY:Pathway to a Family Peer Advocate Professional Credential
DESCRIPTION:Pathway to a Family Peer Advocate Professional Credential\n\nWhen: Tuesday\, February 25 – 11:00 AM \nDuration: 1 hours 30 minutes \nLocation: Zoom \nEvent Details: \nJoin 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 about  the qualifications\, required training\, and the application process.  We will cover frequently asked questions\, common mistakes\, and technical assistance available through Families Together in New York State to support you on your journey of becoming an FPA and receiving the Professional Credential. \nThis webinar is a resource for those interested in becoming credentialed as an Family Peer Advocate. In addition\, program directors and supervisors interested in hiring Family Peer Advocates will find this webinar informative in understanding the required credentialing process. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.ftnys.org/event/pathway-to-a-family-peer-advocate-professional-credential-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T175821
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SUMMARY:FANS TA
DESCRIPTION:FANS Technical Assistance & Learning Community – 2025 Office Hours\n\n\nDo you have questions about how to introduce the FANS?\nAre there challenges engaging families in using the FANS tool?\nDo you have questions on how to create goals and plans using the FANS?\nAre you struggling with any part of FANS?\nDo you need support?\nIs it time for Recertification?\n\nPlease Join the FANS Technical Assistance Office Hours Learning Community. \nOffice Hours TBD each month via Zoom\n10:00 AM – 11:00 AM \nRegister Here. \nQuestions: Susan Lewis SLewis@ftnys.org
URL:https://www.ftnys.org/event/fans-ta-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T123000
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SUMMARY:Pathway to a Youth Peer Advocate Professional Credential
DESCRIPTION:Pathway to a Youth Peer Advocate Professional Credential\n\nWhen: Thursday\, February 27 – 11:00 AM \nDuration: 1 hours 30 minutes \nLocation: Zoom \nEvent Details: \n  \nJoin 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 learn about  the qualifications\, required training\, and the application process. We will cover frequently asked questions\, common mistakes\, and technical assistance available through Families Together in New York State to support you on your journey of becoming a YPA and receiving the Professional Credential. \nThis webinar is a resource for those interested in becoming credentialed as a Youth Peer Advocate. In addition\, program directors and supervisors interested in hiring Youth Peer Advocates will find this webinar informative in understanding the required credentialing process. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.ftnys.org/event/pathway-to-a-youth-peer-advocate-professional-credential/
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