Becoming involved in making a difference

Parents and youth across Idaho have chosen to take their lived experience with youth mental health challenges and to participate in system change. Whether you desire to provide information at a local event, participate in workgroups related to the YES system of care, or tell your story to change laws, we want to walk alongside you and help give you the resources you need for your chosen advocacy work.

When and Where We Meet:

Parent Input: On the 3^rd Wednesday of the month we hold a parent input event over zoom. We invite parents to tell us about their experience with the YES system of care.
Training: We offer training to parents on how to be a leader in the YES system of care and how tell your story in a way that honors your child and impacts those around you.
Family Advocacy Meeting, or FAM, is an opportunity to join parents and advocates to join together to learn about the YES system of care and ways to become involved in system change. FAM meets the 4^th Thursday of the month.
Interagency Governance Team, or IGT, is responsible for collaboratively coordinating and overseeing the implementation of the YES system of care. This team consists of community members, providers, and representatives from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, the Idaho State Department of Education, and the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections. As a community member, parent input is highly valued. The IGT meets on the second Wednesday of the month.
YES Workgroups: Parent voice is highly valued by those creating the YES system of care. FYIdaho supports parents who participate in YES implementation workgroups. Parent leader openings vary.

For more information contact ryork@idahofederation.org or see our event calendar.

< May

< 2022 >

June

July >

01
June 1, 2022
BBH: Bagels & Board Games
10:00 AM-2:00 PM
June 1, 2022
Join us today for Bagels and Board Games!
Do you need a space to decompress? The Boise Brick House summer drop-in space is open to high school students in Boise. It is a safe space for teens to relax with friends, do homework, eat food, and have empowering discussions about mental health and community wellness.
Contact mtitelbaum@idahofederation.org for more information.
08
June 8, 2022
BBH: Mini Pizzas & Movies
10:00 AM-2:00 PM
June 8, 2022
Join us today for Mini Pizzas and Movies!
Do you need a space to decompress? The Boise Brick House summer drop-in space is open to high school students in Boise. It is a safe space for teens to relax with friends, do homework, eat food, and have empowering discussions about mental health and community wellness.
Contact mtitelbaum@idahofederation.org for more information.
09
June 9, 2022
Sensory-friendly Pride Event Planning
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
June 9, 2022
Boise Brick House
704 N 7th Street Boise, Idaho 83702
Sensory-friendly Pride event planning from 10am-12pm at the Boise Brick House. 704 N 7th Street Boise, ID 83702.
Contact mtitelbaum@idahofederation.org with questions
15
June 15, 2022
BBH: Tie Dye & Smoothies
10:00 AM-2:00 PM
June 15, 2022
Join us today for Tie Dye and Smoothies!
Do you need a space to decompress? The Boise Brick House summer drop-in space is open to high school students in Boise. It is a safe space for teens to relax with friends, do homework, eat food, and have empowering discussions about mental health and community wellness.
Contact mtitelbaum@idahofederation.org for more information.
22
June 22, 2022
BBH: Park Games & Sub Sandwiches
10:00 AM-2:00 PM
June 22, 2022
Join us today for Park Games and Sub Sandwiches!
Do you need a space to decompress? The Boise Brick House summer drop-in space is open to high school students in Boise. It is a safe space for teens to relax with friends, do homework, eat food, and have empowering discussions about mental health and community wellness.
Contact mtitelbaum@idahofederation.org for more information.