Learn about the Issues! Be Heard!
Join families and young people across New York State for a month of virtual advocacy about topics and issues that are important to you! Families Together in New York State will be hosting a variety of Zoom townhalls throughout the month of February. Town Halls are a chance for families and youth to share their perspectives with state commissioners and legislators.
Families Together will open with a general session where we will meet with our members, discuss our policy priorities, recognize prestigious awardees, and host a workshop for how to effectively participate in the town halls.
- Network with other families and young people with lived experience.
- Hear powerful speakers and awardees.
- Learn how to affectively engage with legislators and government officials.
- Learn about important policy issues and get involved!
- Discover how you can make a difference in your community!
Family Empowerment Month begins Tuesday, February 1st, 2022
Week 1: February 1st-4th
FAMILY EMPOWERMENT DAY
Tuesday, February 1st, 2022 at 11:00 A.M.
HEALTHY MINDS HEALTHY KIDS STATE BUDGET RALLY
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022 at 11:00 AM
ADDICTION & RECOVERY TOWNHALL
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022 at 2:30 P.M.
Featuring: Assembly member Phil Steck, Senator Pete Harckham, Chinazo Cunningham, Commissioner, OASAS
MENTAL HEALTH TOWNHALL
Thursday, February 3rd, 2022 at 1:30 P.M.
Featuring: Assembly woman Aileen Gunther, Senator Samra G. Brouk, Ann Sullivan, MD, Commissioner, NYS Office of Mental Health
Week 2: February 7th-11th
CHILD WELFARE TOWNHALL
Friday, February 11th, 2022 at 11:00 A.M.
Featuring: Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi, Senator Jabari Brisport, Sheila Poole, Commissioner, OCFS
YOUTH JUSTICE TOWNHALL
Friday, February 11th, 2022 at 1:00 P.M.
Featuring: Senator Jamaal Bailey, Sheila Poole, Commissioner, OCFS
Week 3: February 14th-18th
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TOWNHALL
Friday, February 18th, 2022 at 1:00 P.M.
Featuring: Assemblyman Thomas J. Abinanti, Senator John W. Mannion, Kerri E. Neifeld, Commissioner, OPWDD
EDUCATION TOWNHALL
Friday, February 18th, 2022 at 3:00 P.M.
Featuring: Senator Shelly B. Mayer, Betty A. Rosa, Commissioner, SED
Click here for more information or to register for any sessions
