FTNYS is a non-profit, family-run organization that strives to establish a unified voice for children and youth with social, emotional & behavioral challenges.
Albany, NY
Joined June 2009
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Join Families Together in New York State and Family Resource Network for a free, in-person Storytelling Academy in Oneonta, NY, on Saturday, November 14, from 10 AM–3 PM, and Sunday, November 15, from 1–3 PM.
Register now: conta.cc/4BgCTr1
Join us for the 2026 Statewide Virtual Job Fair on Thursday, October 22, from 11 AM–1 PM or 6–8 PM. Connect with organizations across New York State hiring for Youth Peer Advocacy (YPA) and Family Peer Advocacy (FPA) positions
Register now:conta.cc/4ilmMRi
Join us tomorrow, Thursday, October 8th, at 10:00 AM, virtually for "The Strength We Carry: Building on What Makes Families Strong." Learn how your family's values and lived experience can become powerful advocacy.
Register and explore more: conta.cc/4yxqsVF
Then join us Friday, October 9th, at 12:00 PM for "5 Things to Know About Family Peer Advocacy," our Provider Lunch & Learn. Bring your lunch and join the conversation.
Register for these trainings and explore more upcoming events: conta.cc/4yxqsVF
Join us Oct. 16 in Albany for the 2026 NYS Child Welfare Summit! Hear from impacted community members, advocates & policy experts on child welfare, federal policy, lived experience & priorities for the year ahead.
Register: conta.cc/4rGluDz
Families Together in NYS retweeted
We're looking for applicants for the NYS Department of Health Youth Advisory Group! Ages 14-19 from the Capital District, Metro Area, or Western Region can apply. Paid, travel and lodging covered. Deadline extended to Oct 4, 2026
Apply Here: bit.ly/3Vd9IUT
Recovery - The Peercast
This episode unpacks:
-What science says about addiction and the brain
-How the U.S. approach has shifted toward treatment and public health
-How stigma affects people and families seeking help
open.spotify.com/episode/7lQ…
Check out what’s new across NY State! The Families Together in NYS newsletter, The Voice, is now available for September 2026.
More: conta.cc/4A57LKi
If you are not registered to receive The Voice, you can sign up here: ftnys.org/news-events/monthl…
ORGS: Registration closes TODAY!
Join the 2026 Statewide Virtual Job Fair on Oct. 22 to showcase your organization and connect with job seekers interested in Family & Youth Peer Advocate roles.
11–1 & 6–8
Register: surveymonkey.com/r/6FVLSZP
Our Provider Lunch & Learn series continues tomorrow, September 25, with 5 Communication Tools to Improve Provider/Family Relationships. Join us from 12:00–1:00 PM for an interactive virtual session.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
HAPPENING TOMORROW, STILL TIME TO REGISTER!
Join us tomorrow Wednesday, September 23rd at 10:00 AM, virtually for IEP Alternative Testing Training.
Register for this training and explore more upcoming events: conta.cc/4y6WYxI
Join Long Island Families Together (LIFT) on Friday, October 16, 2026, from 9:00–11:30 AM at the Melville Marriott in Melville, NY.
Families, community members, and exhibitors can register here: givebutter.com/lifts-annual-…
Families Together in NYS retweeted
Join us for the 2026 Statewide Virtual Job Fair on Oct. 22! Connect with organizations hiring for Family & Youth Peer Advocate roles.
11 AM–1 PM
6–8 PM
Job seekers & organizations can register: ftnys.org/event/23471/
Our Provider Lunch & Learn series kicks off Sept 11 with 5 Pillars of Trauma-Informed Care: Parent Lens. Join us from 12:00–1:00 PM for an interactive virtual session exploring trauma-informed care.
Register : us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
Join us for our Family Empowerment Town Hall on September 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM.
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#FamilyEmpowerment #FamiliesTogetherNYS
Attention: Long Island youth and families!
Join OMH In-person meetings are available: Long Island on Sept. 17 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sept. 18 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Virtual session on Sept. 3 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
For more: conta.cc/4cIujGD
Join us for our Family Empowerment Town Hall on September 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM.
Register Now: conta.cc/45yppIw
Check out what’s new across NYS! 🗞️ The August 2026 edition of Families Together in NYS’ newsletter, The Voice, is out now.
Read: conta.cc/4fO367s
Sign up: ftnys.org/news-events/monthl…
Attention: Calling all Family Peer Advocates to join our monthly Technical Assistance Trainings, held every 3rd Friday of the month.
For more: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
FTNYS is excited to share our free Children’s Mental Health Settlement Community Feedback Toolkit, designed to help communities create trusted spaces for meaningful conversations and gather valuable feedback directly from families and youth
Learn more: conta.cc/4fZDp3R
