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Parent Education

What types of education do we provide parents?

Throughout the year we hold educational events on the YES system of care and parenting youth with mental health challenges. Topics vary according to parents’ expressed needs. Our yearly May conference has included topics on advocacy and learning about the CANS (Child and Adolescent Needs) Assessment. If you have an idea for an event, please let us know!

When are the events?

We try and sprinkle educational opportunities throughout the year. You can count on an annual conference for parents during May. The best places to keep up to date with what we are offering are our monthly newsletter (join at the bottom of the page) or our events calendar. Here are a few places you might learn about prior events:

FYIdaho on YouTubeYouth MOVE Idaho!QPR-Suicide Prevention Training
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  • The Boise Brick House: Bob Ross Painting event
    2:45 PM-5:30 PM
    October 10, 2022

    Join us at the Boise Brick House to paint like Bob Ross! Together we will watch a Bob Ross video and paint alongside him. Can’t wait to see you there!

  • FYIdaho Teen Leadership Program: Peer Mentor meeting
    3:30 PM-4:30 PM
    October 10, 2022
    704 N 7th Street Boise, Idaho 83702

    FYIdaho’s Teen Leadership program provides training, mentorship and leadership opportunities for high schoolers in the Treasure Valley who are passionate about their community and mental health awareness. FYIdaho Teen Leaders receive leadership and mental health training from FYIdaho staff. With support from FYIdaho staff and community partners, Teen Leaders develop and execute a personal project related to community mental health needs and their developed passions and interests.

     

    At peer mentor meetings, FYIdaho Teen Leaders gather to brainstorm and provide support to one another as they plan their personal projects.

    Interested in learning more? Contact mtitelbaum@fyidaho.org with questions.

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  • The Interagency Governance Team (IGT)
    10:00 AM-12:00 PM
    October 12, 2022

    The Interagency Governance Team (IGT) is responsible for collaboratively coordinating and overseeing the implementation of the Jeff D. Settlement Agreement, the YES system of care. This team consists of representatives from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, the Idaho State Department of Education, and the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections, county detention, parents, youth, providers, and community members.

    The IGT meets on the second Wednesday of the month. Link to the agenda published 48 hours prior to the meeting.

    Agendas and minutes from these meetings are public and may be viewed, along with the Operational Guidelines and the Workgroup Charter, on the YES (Youth Empowerment Services) Website.

    Click here for IGT Agenda and Meeting info. Scroll down on the page to find this month’s agenda

  • The Boise Brick House: Ping Pong & Pizza
    2:45 PM-5:30 PM
    October 12, 2022

    Join us at the Boise Brick House to play ping pong and eat pizza. We can’t wait to see you there!

  • Youth MOVE Social Support
    5:00 PM-6:30 PM
    October 12, 2022

    Youth MOVE Social Support is a 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 Idaho Federation of Families office at 704 N 7th Street Boise ID, 83702. Snacks and drinks will be provided and masks must be worn inside unless actively eating or drinking.

    If you are interested in the group, contact Madeline Titelbaum at mtitelbaum@idahofederation.org.

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  • Coffee Chat
    12:00 PM-1:00 PM
    October 19, 2022

    Join us on the 3rd Wednesday of every month to make your voice heard.  Coffee Chats provide a format for parents to make their success and concerns known. There is often a topic for the month, but we welcome all conversations.

    Register here

  • The Boise Brick House: De-stressing with Blue Sky Bagels
    2:45 PM-5:30 PM
    October 19, 2022

    Join Youth MOVE Downtown to eat Blue Sky Bagels and have conversations about de-stressing! Can’t wait to see you there!

     

    Youth MOVE Downtown is a teen-driven wellness groups for high schoolers to develop friendships, play games, and discuss mental health topics and resources. Starting this fall, this group will meet every other week at the Boise Brick House.

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  • The Boise Brick House: The WCA Youth Reps workshop
    2:45 PM-5:30 PM
    October 26, 2022

    Join the WCA Youth Reps for a workshop and discussion about health relationships

  • Youth MOVE Social Support
    5:00 PM-6:30 PM
    October 26, 2022

    Youth MOVE Social Support is a 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 Idaho Federation of Families office at 704 N 7th Street Boise ID, 83702. Snacks and drinks will be provided and masks must be worn inside unless actively eating or drinking.

    If you are interested in the group, contact Madeline Titelbaum at mtitelbaum@idahofederation.org.

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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.