Youth Power

Join us April 27 (10–11:30 AM) for It Starts Early: The Stress Our Kids Carry & How We Can Support Them. Explore how early experiences shape youth + tools for resilience. Open to caregivers & professionals. Register: conta.cc/4tuQMwN #FamilySupport #YouthWellness

Join us April 27 (10–11:30 AM) for It Starts Early: The Stress Our Kids Carry & How We Can Support Them. Explore how early experiences shape youth + tools for resilience. Open to caregivers & professionals. Register: conta.cc/4tuQMwN #FamilySupport #YouthWellness

Last Chance to Nominate!  
The 2026 Awards are closing today, at 11:59 PM. This is your final call to recognize the individuals and programs making a real difference for youth and families across New York.

Submit your nominations here: ftnys.org/news-events/an…

Family Empowerment Day 2026 brought nearly 300 advocates to Albany to share their stories and meet with legislators. The work doesn’t stop here. 

Nothing about us without us.

#FamilyEmpowermentDay #YouthVoice #FamilyVoice

Family Empowerment Day 2026 brought nearly 300 advocates to Albany to share their stories and meet with legislators. The work doesn’t stop here. 

Nothing about us without us.

#FamilyEmpowermentDay #YouthVoice #FamilyVoice

Few important deadlines for the 2026 Annual Conference are coming up.

Award nominations close April 6 — recognize individuals and organizations making an impact for youth, and families. 

Hotel rate deadline: April 15.

Register & learn more: conta.cc/4d7vr7T

Few important deadlines for the 2026 Annual Conference are coming up.

Award nominations close April 6 — recognize individuals and organizations making an impact for youth, and families. 

Hotel rate deadline: April 15.

Register & learn more: conta.cc/4d7vr7T

International Transgender Day of Visibility, often simply Trans Day of Visibility, is an annual event dedicated to celebrating transgender people raising awareness of discrimination and acknowledging their contributions to society. Resources: omh.ny.gov/omhweb/lgbtqia/

New York City and Hudson Region youth (14-30) The Youth Mental Health Advisory Board needs you! Middle and high school students with lived experience or an interest in mental health. Applications close Monday, March 30 at 11:59 PM Apply now: bit.ly/3tQ9RAn

New York City and Hudson Region youth (14-30) The Youth Mental Health Advisory Board needs you! Middle and high school students with lived experience or an interest in mental health. Applications close Monday, March 30 at 11:59 PM Apply now: bit.ly/3tQ9RAn

Families Together in New York State's monthly newsletter, The Voice, is now available for March 2026! 
Family Empowerment Day is this weekend! Don’t miss out free transportation and lunch provided. Register Now! conta.cc/46Co6Jq

FED IS 12 DAYS AWAY! Join us for Family Empowerment Day on March 30, 2026 in Albany. Rally & march across NYS to demand policies that support our communities. Free Lunch & Transportation in several locations. Register: ftnys.org/fed #FamilyEmpowermentDay #FTNYS

FED IS 12 DAYS AWAY! Join us for Family Empowerment Day on March 30, 2026 in Albany. Rally & march across NYS to demand policies that support our communities. Free Lunch & Transportation in several locations. Register: ftnys.org/fed #FamilyEmpowermentDay #FTNYS

Join us today at 12 PM for a teach-in on the Senate and Assembly One-House State Budget proposals. Learn what’s being proposed, what it means for youth and families, and how to prepare for advocacy and Family Empowerment Day. Join here: us02web.zoom.us/j/89537039996

New York families may be eligible for up to $1,000 per child through the Empire State Child Credit.

Qualify if you:
• Have little/no income
• Don’t usually file taxes

Unaffected by Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, cash or housing assistance.

Learn more: otda.ny.gov/ChildCredit

FTNYS Storytelling Academy returns online! Free trainings for youth (12+), parents/caregivers, and advocates to build advocacy skills through storytelling. March 25, April 4 & 11 @ 7 PM Online Speakout: April 18 @ 7 PM Register: conta.cc/4rUgOcI #YouthVoice #Advocacy

Highly Participatory Family Engagement: From Checkboxes to Connection takes place March 11, 10–11:30 AM as part of our Real Talk, Real Tools, Real Support – Provider Edition series.

Presented by Kim Kaiser & Simcha Weinstein.

Register: conta.cc/4lnH3FN

CPSE and CSE meetings are coming up, and preparation matters for families navigating the IEP process. Family Resource Network is hosting a virtual training March 12, 9–11 AM with practical tips for before, during, and after the meeting. Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Want to learn youth engagement strategies and best practices for supporting young leaders? Join Youth Power and the Central NY Regional Interagency Technical Assistance Team for a statewide virtual training series starting March 6, 9–11 AM Register by emailing LindaCNYT@aol.com

FTNYS Storytelling Academy is back virtually! This free training is open to youth (12+), parents/caregivers, and who want to build advocacy skills through storytelling.
Trainings: Mar 25, Apr 4 & 11 at 7 PM
Online Speakout: Apr 18 at 7 PM

Register: conta.cc/4rUgOcI