Youth Power

10/07/2026

10/01/2026

Join Families Together in New York State and partners for the 2026 New York State Child Welfare Summit on Friday, October 16 in Albany! Hear from impacted community members, advocates, and policy experts as we discuss New York’s child welfare landscape, federal policy impacts, lived experience, and shared priorities for the year ahead.

Register today and join the conversation: https://conta.cc/4rGluDz

09/30/2026

Attention Youth's and Youth Peers: We're looking for applicants for the new NYS Department of Health Youth Advisory Group, and the deadline has been extended to October 4. If you're 14 to 19 and live in the Capital District, Metropolitan Area, or Western Region, we'd love to hear from you. Members get paid for their ideas, connect with mentors, build leadership and advocacy skills, and help shape health programs and policies for youth across New York, with travel and lodging covered for meetings in Albany.

Apply Here: bit.ly/3Vd9IUT

09/30/2026

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09/28/2026

Check out what’s new across NY State! The Families Together in NYS newsletter, The Voice, is now available for September 2026.

More: https://conta.cc/4A57LKi

If you are not registered to receive The Voice, you can sign up here: https://www.ftnys.org/news-events/monthly-newsletter/

09/25/2026

Organization Registration Closes TODAY!

Join us for the 2026 Statewide Virtual Job Fair on October 22 and connect with job seekers interested in Family and Youth Peer Advocate roles across New York State.

Participating organizations can showcase their work, build meaningful connections with emerging talent, and meet potential future candidates in an engaging virtual setting.

Two sessions available: 11 AM–1 PM and 6–8 PM

Register by the end of today:
www.surveymonkey.com/r/6FVLSZP

09/22/2026

HAPPENING TOMORROW, STILL TIME TO REGISTER!

Join us tomorrow Wednesday, September 23rd at 10:00 AM, virtually for IEP Alternative Testing Training.

Learn what IEP Alternative Testing is and how it can support students with individualized educational needs. Get the knowledge and tools to understand testing options, advocate for your child, and make informed decisions about your child's educational future based on their unique needs.

Register for this training and explore more upcoming events: https://conta.cc/4y6WYxI

09/11/2026

Applications are now open for the NYS Department of Health’s new Youth Advisory Group!

Young people ages 14–19 from the Capital District, Metropolitan Area, and Western Region can help shape health programs and policies impacting youth across New York State while building leadership and advocacy skills, connecting with other young leaders, and receiving payment for their ideas and feedback.

Virtual and in-person meetings will be held in Albany, with travel and lodging covered. Applications are open through October 1.

Learn more and apply: bit.ly/3Vd9IUT

09/11/2026

Know your rights: teens, healthcare, and the law. New York Civil Liberties Union and Youth Power are hosting a free youth workshop on Thursday, September 17 from 5:00-6:30 PM covering when teens can consent to their own care, which services are confidential (mental health, sexual and reproductive health, substance use treatment, emergency care), and what to do when something feels unclear or unsafe.

Register now: qrco.de/bgxjK1.