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Advocacy Opportunities

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:

  1. Parent Input: On the 3rd 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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 4th Thursday of the month.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

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  • Boise Brick House Programming
    2:45 PM-5:30 PM
    October 2, 2023-January 16, 2024
    704 N 7th Street Boise, Idaho 83702

    The Boise Brick House is an after-school drop-in space for 9-12th graders in the Treasure Valley to hang out with friends, eat free food, attend fun events, and have empowering conversations about mental wellness. The Boise Brick House is on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 2:45 PM – 5:30 PM. High Schoolers are welcome to join us for arts & crafts, games, movies, music, cooking & baking, and more! Follow us on Instagram, @theboisebrickhouse to keep up with our activities!

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  • Boise Brick House Programming
    2:45 PM-5:30 PM
    October 3, 2023-January 17, 2024
    704 N 7th Street Boise, Idaho 83702

    The Boise Brick House is an after-school drop-in space for 9-12th graders in the Treasure Valley to hang out with friends, eat free food, attend fun events, and have empowering conversations about mental wellness. The Boise Brick House is on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 2:45 PM – 5:30 PM. High Schoolers are welcome to join us for arts & crafts, games, movies, music, cooking & baking, and more! Follow us on Instagram, @theboisebrickhouse to keep up with our activities!

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  • Boise Brick House Programming
    2:45 PM-5:30 PM
    October 4, 2023-January 18, 2024
    704 N 7th Street Boise, Idaho 83702

    The Boise Brick House is an after-school drop-in space for 9-12th graders in the Treasure Valley to hang out with friends, eat free food, attend fun events, and have empowering conversations about mental wellness. The Boise Brick House is on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 2:45 PM – 5:30 PM. High Schoolers are welcome to join us for arts & crafts, games, movies, music, cooking & baking, and more! Follow us on Instagram, @theboisebrickhouse to keep up with our activities!

  • Youth MOVE Social Support
    5:00 PM-6:30 PM
    October 4, 2023

    Youth MOVE Social Support is peer-led by a trained teen leader with support and supervision from a Families and Youth of Idaho staff member. This wellness group is aimed towards high schoolers who identify as neurodivergent, as well as other teens who would benefit from the group. Teens will have opportunities to practice self-advocacy, discuss mental health, and form positive social connections. Group meetings will involve lessons, discussions, and educational activities as well as recreation and games. We intend to form a tight-knit community of friends who can help each other through the transitions of adolescence and young adulthood.

    This group meets at the Boise Brick House which is located at the Families and Youth of Idaho office at 704 N 7th Street Boise ID, 83702. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

    If you are interested in the group, contact the Youth Programs Coordinator Emma James at ejames@fyidaho.org

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  • Boise Brick House Programming
    2:45 PM-5:30 PM
    October 9, 2023-January 23, 2024
    704 N 7th Street Boise, Idaho 83702

    The Boise Brick House is an after-school drop-in space for 9-12th graders in the Treasure Valley to hang out with friends, eat free food, attend fun events, and have empowering conversations about mental wellness. The Boise Brick House is on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 2:45 PM – 5:30 PM. High Schoolers are welcome to join us for arts & crafts, games, movies, music, cooking & baking, and more! Follow us on Instagram, @theboisebrickhouse to keep up with our activities!

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  • Boise Brick House Programming
    2:45 PM-5:30 PM
    October 10, 2023-January 24, 2024
    704 N 7th Street Boise, Idaho 83702

    The Boise Brick House is an after-school drop-in space for 9-12th graders in the Treasure Valley to hang out with friends, eat free food, attend fun events, and have empowering conversations about mental wellness. The Boise Brick House is on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 2:45 PM – 5:30 PM. High Schoolers are welcome to join us for arts & crafts, games, movies, music, cooking & baking, and more! Follow us on Instagram, @theboisebrickhouse to keep up with our activities!

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  • Boise Brick House Programming
    2:45 PM-5:30 PM
    October 11, 2023-January 25, 2024
    704 N 7th Street Boise, Idaho 83702

    The Boise Brick House is an after-school drop-in space for 9-12th graders in the Treasure Valley to hang out with friends, eat free food, attend fun events, and have empowering conversations about mental wellness. The Boise Brick House is on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 2:45 PM – 5:30 PM. High Schoolers are welcome to join us for arts & crafts, games, movies, music, cooking & baking, and more! Follow us on Instagram, @theboisebrickhouse to keep up with our activities!

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  • Boise Brick House Programming
    2:45 PM-5:30 PM
    October 16, 2023-January 30, 2024
    704 N 7th Street Boise, Idaho 83702

    The Boise Brick House is an after-school drop-in space for 9-12th graders in the Treasure Valley to hang out with friends, eat free food, attend fun events, and have empowering conversations about mental wellness. The Boise Brick House is on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 2:45 PM – 5:30 PM. High Schoolers are welcome to join us for arts & crafts, games, movies, music, cooking & baking, and more! Follow us on Instagram, @theboisebrickhouse to keep up with our activities!

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  • Boise Brick House Programming
    2:45 PM-5:30 PM
    October 17, 2023-January 31, 2024
    704 N 7th Street Boise, Idaho 83702

    The Boise Brick House is an after-school drop-in space for 9-12th graders in the Treasure Valley to hang out with friends, eat free food, attend fun events, and have empowering conversations about mental wellness. The Boise Brick House is on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 2:45 PM – 5:30 PM. High Schoolers are welcome to join us for arts & crafts, games, movies, music, cooking & baking, and more! Follow us on Instagram, @theboisebrickhouse to keep up with our activities!

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  • Boise Brick House Programming
    2:45 PM-5:30 PM
    October 18, 2023-February 1, 2024
    704 N 7th Street Boise, Idaho 83702

    The Boise Brick House is an after-school drop-in space for 9-12th graders in the Treasure Valley to hang out with friends, eat free food, attend fun events, and have empowering conversations about mental wellness. The Boise Brick House is on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 2:45 PM – 5:30 PM. High Schoolers are welcome to join us for arts & crafts, games, movies, music, cooking & baking, and more! Follow us on Instagram, @theboisebrickhouse to keep up with our activities!

  • Youth MOVE Social Support
    5:00 PM-6:30 PM
    October 18, 2023

    Youth MOVE Social Support is peer-led by a trained teen leader with support and supervision from a Families and Youth of Idaho staff member. This wellness group is aimed towards high schoolers who identify as neurodivergent, as well as other teens who would benefit from the group. Teens will have opportunities to practice self-advocacy, discuss mental health, and form positive social connections. Group meetings will involve lessons, discussions, and educational activities as well as recreation and games. We intend to form a tight-knit community of friends who can help each other through the transitions of adolescence and young adulthood.

    This group meets at the Boise Brick House which is located at the Families and Youth of Idaho office at 704 N 7th Street Boise ID, 83702. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

    If you are interested in the group, contact the Youth Programs Coordinator Emma James at ejames@fyidaho.org

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  • Boise Brick House Programming
    2:45 PM-5:30 PM
    October 23, 2023-February 6, 2024
    704 N 7th Street Boise, Idaho 83702

    The Boise Brick House is an after-school drop-in space for 9-12th graders in the Treasure Valley to hang out with friends, eat free food, attend fun events, and have empowering conversations about mental wellness. The Boise Brick House is on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 2:45 PM – 5:30 PM. High Schoolers are welcome to join us for arts & crafts, games, movies, music, cooking & baking, and more! Follow us on Instagram, @theboisebrickhouse to keep up with our activities!

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  • Boise Brick House Programming
    2:45 PM-5:30 PM
    October 24, 2023-February 7, 2024
    704 N 7th Street Boise, Idaho 83702

    The Boise Brick House is an after-school drop-in space for 9-12th graders in the Treasure Valley to hang out with friends, eat free food, attend fun events, and have empowering conversations about mental wellness. The Boise Brick House is on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 2:45 PM – 5:30 PM. High Schoolers are welcome to join us for arts & crafts, games, movies, music, cooking & baking, and more! Follow us on Instagram, @theboisebrickhouse to keep up with our activities!

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  • Boise Brick House Programming
    2:45 PM-5:30 PM
    October 25, 2023-February 8, 2024
    704 N 7th Street Boise, Idaho 83702

    The Boise Brick House is an after-school drop-in space for 9-12th graders in the Treasure Valley to hang out with friends, eat free food, attend fun events, and have empowering conversations about mental wellness. The Boise Brick House is on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 2:45 PM – 5:30 PM. High Schoolers are welcome to join us for arts & crafts, games, movies, music, cooking & baking, and more! Follow us on Instagram, @theboisebrickhouse to keep up with our activities!

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  • Boise Brick House Programming
    2:45 PM-5:30 PM
    October 30, 2023-February 13, 2024
    704 N 7th Street Boise, Idaho 83702

    The Boise Brick House is an after-school drop-in space for 9-12th graders in the Treasure Valley to hang out with friends, eat free food, attend fun events, and have empowering conversations about mental wellness. The Boise Brick House is on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 2:45 PM – 5:30 PM. High Schoolers are welcome to join us for arts & crafts, games, movies, music, cooking & baking, and more! Follow us on Instagram, @theboisebrickhouse to keep up with our activities!

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  • Boise Brick House Programming
    2:45 PM-5:30 PM
    October 31, 2023-February 14, 2024
    704 N 7th Street Boise, Idaho 83702

    The Boise Brick House is an after-school drop-in space for 9-12th graders in the Treasure Valley to hang out with friends, eat free food, attend fun events, and have empowering conversations about mental wellness. The Boise Brick House is on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 2:45 PM – 5:30 PM. High Schoolers are welcome to join us for arts & crafts, games, movies, music, cooking & baking, and more! Follow us on Instagram, @theboisebrickhouse to keep up with our activities!

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FYIdaho serves parents and caregivers of youth with mental health challenges through direct support and education.

Youth MOVE Idaho (YMI), a chapter of Youth MOVE National serves youth through programs that focus on peer to peer support and advocacy.