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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:

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  • Youth MOVE Downtown: Coffee bar & Flying M cookies
    3:30 PM-5:00 PM
    November 2, 2022

    Youth MOVE Downtown (YM Downtown) is an in-person group for high schoolers in the Treasure Valley area to practice mental health advocacy and provide peer emotional support to one another. Together we access mental wellness resources, play games to build community, and participate in activities that destigmatize mental health challenges.

     

    Come to our interest meeting to learn more about the group or fill out our interest form here. Food and drinks will be provided!

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  • The Boise Brick House: Fall crafts
    2:45 PM-5:30 PM
    November 7, 2022
    704 N 7th Street Boise, Idaho 83702

    No additional detail for this event.

  • FYIdaho Teen Leadership Program: Peer Mentor meeting
    3:30 PM-4:30 PM
    November 7, 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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  • FYI The Complexities of Residential
    12:00 PM-1:00 PM
    November 8, 2022

    This group will support parents who have a youth in residential care or approved for residential care.
    Join us on the 4th Tues of the month. Please register for the 2nd Tues of the month meeting as well if you are able to make it.

    Register here

  • The Boise Brick House: Sushi Go Board game competition
    2:45 PM-5:30 PM
    November 8, 2022
    704 N 7th Street Boise, Idaho 83702

    Join us for a Sushi Go board game competition for a chance to win a gift card of your choice!

  • FYIdaho Teen Leadership Program: Peer Mentor meeting
    3:30 PM-4:30 PM
    November 8, 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.

  • Youth MOVE Discord
    6:00 PM-7:00 PM
    November 8, 2022

    Youth MOVE Discord (YM Discord) is a statewide virtual program for high schoolers throughout Idaho to provide peer emotional support to one another and practice mental health advocacy.  YM Discord is meant for high schoolers who live in rural areas, teens who prefer connecting virtually, or can’t attend our in person Youth MOVE groups for other reasons. Participants communicate throughout the week via the various chat channels on the serve and meet via voice channel once a week to discuss mental health topics, do check-ins, and play games. 

     

    To learn more, fill out our interest form here. 

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    • FYI The Complexities of Residential
      12:00 PM-1:00 PM
      November 8, 2022

      This group will support parents who have a youth in residential care or approved for residential care.
      Join us on the 4th Tues of the month. Please register for the 2nd Tues of the month meeting as well if you are able to make it.

      Register here

    • The Boise Brick House: Sushi Go Board game competition
      2:45 PM-5:30 PM
      November 8, 2022
      704 N 7th Street Boise, Idaho 83702

      Join us for a Sushi Go board game competition for a chance to win a gift card of your choice!

    • FYIdaho Teen Leadership Program: Peer Mentor meeting
      3:30 PM-4:30 PM
      November 8, 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.

    • Youth MOVE Discord
      6:00 PM-7:00 PM
      November 8, 2022

      Youth MOVE Discord (YM Discord) is a statewide virtual program for high schoolers throughout Idaho to provide peer emotional support to one another and practice mental health advocacy.  YM Discord is meant for high schoolers who live in rural areas, teens who prefer connecting virtually, or can’t attend our in person Youth MOVE groups for other reasons. Participants communicate throughout the week via the various chat channels on the serve and meet via voice channel once a week to discuss mental health topics, do check-ins, and play games. 

       

      To learn more, fill out our interest form here. 

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  • The Interagency Governance Team (IGT)
    10:00 AM-12:00 PM
    November 9, 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: One Stone’s Project Good & Chik-Fil-A nuggets
    4:00 PM-5:00 PM
    November 9, 2022
    704 N 7th Street Boise, Idaho 83702

    Come to the Boise Brick House to eat Chik-Fil-A nuggets and learn about One Stone’s Project Good and how you can get involved with their work!

  • Youth MOVE Social Support
    5:00 PM-6:30 PM
    November 9, 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
    November 16, 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

  • Youth MOVE Downtown
    3:30 PM-4:30 PM
    November 16, 2022
    704 N 7th Street Boise, Idaho 83702

    Youth MOVE Downtown (YM Downtown) is an in-person group for high schoolers in the Treasure Valley area to practice mental health advocacy and provide peer emotional support to one another. Together we access mental wellness resources, play games to build community, and participate in activities that destigmatize mental health challenges.

     

    Come to our interest meeting to learn more about the group or fill out our interest form here. Food and drinks will be provided!

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  • FYI North Idaho Parents
    12:00 PM-1:00 PM
    November 22, 2022-November 23, 2022

    Parents/Caregivers in Northern Idaho meet together on the 4 th Tuesday of the month at 12 PST.
    Register Here.

  • FYI The Complexities of Residential
    12:00 PM-1:00 PM
    November 22, 2022

    This group will support parents who have a youth in residential care or approved for residential care.
    Join us on the 4th Tues of the month. Please register for the 2nd Tues of the month meeting as well if you are able to make it.

    Register here

  • Youth MOVE Discord
    6:00 PM-7:00 PM
    November 22, 2022

    Youth MOVE Discord (YM Discord) is a statewide virtual program for high schoolers throughout Idaho to provide peer emotional support to one another and practice mental health advocacy.  YM Discord is meant for high schoolers who live in rural areas, teens who prefer connecting virtually, or can’t attend our in person Youth MOVE groups for other reasons. Participants communicate throughout the week via the various chat channels on the serve and meet via voice channel once a week to discuss mental health topics, do check-ins, and play games. 

     

    To learn more, fill out our interest form here. 

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  • Youth MOVE Social Support
    5:00 PM-6:30 PM
    November 23, 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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  • The Boise Brick House: Cinnamon Rolls & Collaging with Youth MOVE Downtown
    2:45 PM-5:30 PM
    November 30, 2022
    704 N 7th Street Boise, Idaho 83702

    Join Youth MOVE Downtown for their cinnamon rolls and collaging activity.

  • Youth MOVE Downtown
    3:30 PM-4:30 PM
    November 30, 2022
    704 N 7th Street Boise, Idaho 83702

    Youth MOVE Downtown (YM Downtown) is an in-person group for high schoolers in the Treasure Valley area to practice mental health advocacy and provide peer emotional support to one another. Together we access mental wellness resources, play games to build community, and participate in activities that destigmatize mental health challenges.

     

    Come to our interest meeting to learn more about the group or fill out our interest form here. Food and drinks will be provided!

  • Youth MOVE Social Support
    5:00 PM-6:30 PM
    November 30, 2022
    704 N 7th Street Boise, Idaho 83702

    Youth MOVE Social Support will be 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.