
Join families and young people across New York State for a month of advocacy about topics and issues that are important to you!
The Family Empowerment Rally &
Advocacy Day is March 21st, 2023 at
the New York State Capitol.
Our virtual townhall events will be spread throughout the month of February & March. Town Halls are a chance for families and youth to share their perspectives with state commissioners and legislators.
Download and share the Save the Date here.
Addiction & Recovery
2/27/23 at 1:00 P.M.
Featuring OASAS Adolescent, Women & Children Services Director Maria Morris-Groves, Senator Nathalia Fernandez, & Assemblyman Phil Steck
Mental Health
2/28/23 at 3:00 P.M.
Featuring OMH Commissioner Ann Sullivan, Senator Samra Brouk, & Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther
Child Welfare
3/8/23 at 11:00 A.M.
Featuring OCFS Deputy Commissioner Ghartey Ogundimu, Senator Jabari Brisport, & Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi
Youth Justice
3/7/23 at 11:00 A.M.
Featuring DCJS Commissioner Rossana Rosado and Senator Jamaal Bailey
Developmental Disabilities
3/14/23 at 11:00 A.M.
Featuring OPWDD Commissioner Kerri Neifeld & Senator John Mannion
Education
3/17/23 at 1:00 P.M.
Featuring Assistant NYSED Commissioner Kathleen R. DeCataldo and Senator Shelley Mayer

Families Together is offering FREE bus transportation to individuals interested in attending the Family Empowerment Day Rally on March 21st, 2023.
If you are interested in securing a seat on the bus, select a stop when registering.
⇓ Click each region heading to download the flyer. ⇓
New York City
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Long Island
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Central
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For general questions about FEM or bus transportation, please contact,
Public Policy & AMPLIFY-NY Coordinator, Zack Kilmer, at zkilmer@ftnys.org
Find out more about Families Together in New York State’s 2023 Policy Priorities
To revisit last year’s virtual town halls, visit our YouTube channel
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