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SUMMARY:FPA Lived Experience Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Location: Zoom \nOccurs monthly on the first Tuesday from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM \nWhether you are new to your role or have been a Family Peer Advocate for many years\, the Lived Experience Cafe is an FPA networking group to share experiences\, innovative and effective practices\, knowledge and skills\, solution to barriers and challenges\, and key information supporting your role as Family Peer Advocates! \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://www.ftnys.org/event/fpa-lived-experience-cafe-10/
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SUMMARY:Youth Peers Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Location: Zoom \nSchedule: Occurs monthly on the second Wednesday from 3:00PM – 4:00PM \nYPM is a monthly statewide meeting for students and youth\, Youth Peer Advocates (YPA)\, Certified Recovery Peer Advocates (CRPA)\, and others in similar peer-based roles (ages 12-30) to connect and have an open discussion to share tools and strategies\, advocacy\, and workforce development. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.ftnys.org/event/youth-peer-meeting-6/
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SUMMARY:YPA Monthly TA Training
DESCRIPTION:Location: Zoom \nOccurs monthly on the third Thursday from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM \nTrainings designed to meet the education and professional developments needs of Youth Peer Advocates. Active participation and engagement with these trainings will help YPAs obtain new skills and learn with their colleagues across the state. New topics offered monthly! Topic suggestions welcomed! \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://www.ftnys.org/event/ypa-monthly-ta-training-8/
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SUMMARY:FPA Monthly TA Training
DESCRIPTION:Location: Zoom \nOccurs monthly on the third Friday from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM \nTrainings 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! \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://www.ftnys.org/event/fpa-monthly-ta-training-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T120000
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SUMMARY:Supporting Youth and Families Through Changing Social Climates
DESCRIPTION:Location: Zoom \nEvent Details: In this webinar\, we will be discussing ways Family and Youth Peer Advocates can support youth and families through changes in the social climates in their communities. When significant events impact the way things work in their communities\, youth and families are often expected to adapt quickly and may not have direction. Participants will learn more about the impact of social change in communities and your role as a peer advocate in helping youth and families adapt to the changes. Participants will use practice scenarios to learn to practically apply the skills they’re learning. \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://www.ftnys.org/event/supporting-youth-and-families-through-changing-social-climates/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T120000
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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-8/
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SUMMARY:Family Empowerment Day (FED) Rally & March
DESCRIPTION:Join families and young people across New York State for a day of advocacy about topics and issues that are important to you!\nFamily Empowerment Day ensures we give families and youth a seat at the table where policy decisions are being made. View our 2025 Policy Agenda. \n\n\nThe Family Empowerment Rally &\nAdvocacy Day is March 30\, 2026 at\nthe New York State Capitol\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://www.ftnys.org/event/family-empowerment-day-fed-rally-march/
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SUMMARY:Working With Families Involved with Child Protective Services: Family Court
DESCRIPTION:Location: Zoom \nEvent Details: Family Peer Advocates play a critical role in supporting caregivers who are navigating complex systems. Caregivers involved in family court often experience fear\, shame\, and stigma\, which can impact their ability to engage confidently in the process. \nIn this session\, we will explore the challenges caregivers face\, as well as the unique role of the Family Peer Advocate. Participants will gain foundational knowledge of the family court system\, understand role boundaries\, and learn strategies for providing strength-based\, trauma-informed support. \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://www.ftnys.org/event/working-with-families-involved-with-child-protective-services-family-court/
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