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SUMMARY:FPA Lived Experience Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Location: Zoom \nOccurs monthly on the first Tuesday from 12:00PM-1:00PM  \nLived Experience Cafe\nWhether you are new to your role or\nhave been a Family Peer Advocate\nfor many years\, the Lived Experience\nCafe is an FPA networking group to\nshare experiences\, innovative and\neffective practices\, knowledge and\nskills\, solution to barriers and\nchallenges\, and key information\nsupporting your role as Family Peer\nAdvocates! \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://www.ftnys.org/event/fpa-lived-experience-cafe-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T110000
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SUMMARY:FPA Supervisor Experience Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Location: Zoom \nOccurs bi-monthly on the second Tuesday from 11:00AM-12:00PM \nNew open forum for FPA supervisors\nto discuss the challenges and\nsuccesses of supervising family peer\nadvocates and to support role clarity \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://www.ftnys.org/event/fpa-supervisor-experience-cafe-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T130000
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SUMMARY:Child Welfare Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Child Welfare\nSeptember 9 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM \n Commissioner Gail Geohagen-Pratt (OCFS)\, Assemblymember Andrew Hevesi (Chair\, Committee on Children and Families). \nChild Welfare Zoom Link
URL:https://www.ftnys.org/event/child-welfare-town-hall/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T150000
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SUMMARY:Youth Peer Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Location: Zoom \nOccurs monthly on the second Wednesday from 3:00pm-4:00pm \nStatewide meeting for Youth Peer Advocates\n(YPA)\, Certified Recovery Peer Advocates\n(CRPA)\, New York Certified Peer Specialist\n(NYCPS) and others in similar peer-based\nroles that work with youth to have an open\ndiscussion about tools and strategies\,\nadvocacy\, networking and peer-to-peer\nmentorship\, and workforce development! \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://www.ftnys.org/event/youth-peer-meeting/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250915
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SUMMARY:Advocacy 101
DESCRIPTION:Systems Advocacy 101 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the FTNYS Policy Team for an empowering workshop on Systems Advocacy 101. This interactive session will equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to understand the world of government and policy\, and most importantly\, how to use your voice to drive real change. \nIn this workshop you will gaining a deeper understanding of government structure\, the policymaking process\, and how decisions are made. You will be able to identifying the issues that matter most to you\, while developing powerful advocacy skills and strategies to influence policymakers and make change. Finally\, you will connect with like-minded individuals\, build a community of support\, and becoming a force for positive change. \nDon’t miss this incredible opportunity! \nChoose the time that works best for you for September 14th\, 2025: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:00 PM EST – Register Here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6:30 PM EST – Register Here
URL:https://www.ftnys.org/event/advocacy-101/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T113000
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SUMMARY:Developmental Disability Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Developmental Disabilities\nSeptember 15 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM\n\n\nDevelopmental Disabilities Zoom Link
URL:https://www.ftnys.org/event/developmental-disability-town-hall/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T113000
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SUMMARY:25th Anniversary of LIFT Legislative Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:LIFT Legislative Breakfast\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 19th\, 2025\n9:00AM-11:30AM\nPresented by Long Island Families Together \n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.ftnys.org/event/25th-anniversary-of-lift-legislative-breakfast/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T103000
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SUMMARY:Mental Health/Addiction & Recovery Townhall
DESCRIPTION:Mental Health/Addiction & Recovery\nSeptember 19 | 10:30 am – 12:30 PM \nCommissioner Anne Sullivan (OMH)\, Commissioner Chinazo Cunningham (OASAS)\, and Senator Samra Brouk (Committee on mental health chair). \n\n\nMental Health/ Addiction & Recovery Zoom Link
URL:https://www.ftnys.org/event/mental-health-addiction-recovery-townhall/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T143000
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SUMMARY:Juvenile Justice
DESCRIPTION:Juvenile Justice Town Hall\nSeptember 22 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM \nFamilies Together in New York State is hosting our Family Empowerment Town Hall Series this September- and we need your voice! These virtual events bring together families\, youth\, and community advocates from across New York to speak directly with state commissioners and legislative leaders about the systems that impact our lives. From mental health and substance use services to child welfare\, juvenile justice\, and developmental disabilities. \nCommissioner Rossana Rosado (DCJS). \nJOIN HERE: Juvenile Justice Zoom Link \n\n\n\n \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ftnys.org/event/juvenile-justice/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T120000
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SUMMARY:YPA Lived Experience Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Location: Zoom \nEvent 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! \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://www.ftnys.org/event/ypa-lived-experience-cafe-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T100000
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SUMMARY:Real Talk\, Real Tools\, Real Support
DESCRIPTION:Join us for “Real Talk\, Real Tools\, Real Support\,” a training series for parents and caregivers. Delve into key topics with practical tools to support\, empower\, and connect families. \n1st Training: “Dadvocating” \nJoin us on September 29\, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM for “Dadvocating\,” a specialized training session aimed at empowering fathers and male caregivers. This engaging workshop will cover essential topics such as effective communication\, engagement strategies\, and advocacy techniques specific to the male caregiving experience. Participants will gain practical tools to help them become more active and confident advocates for their children\, learn to navigate challenges in parenting\, and strengthen their family connections. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with other fathers and male caregivers while enhancing your parenting skills. \nSpaces are limited\, so we encourage you to register now to secure your spot.  \nRegister HERE\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JXa1DkDUQpugx1mIS8GfTg#/registration
URL:https://www.ftnys.org/event/real-talk-real-tools-real-support/
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