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:
Join us for this parent dialogue with CANS experts. Come ready to develop an understanding of the intention of the CANS in your child’s treatment. Parent questions are encouraged! Dr. April Fernando is the Associate Director for the Center of Innovation in Population Health at the University of Kentucky. Kim Hokanson is a Parent Consultant and Leader in the YES system of care.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
QPR is an evidence-based suicide prevention training for adults and teens. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Teens in the Treasure Valley area are invited to this free to training to learn how they can support friends, classmates, siblings, or others in need.
Fill out our RSVP form here if you plan on attending this training. Contact mtitelbaum@fyidaho.org with any questions!
Families interested in learning more about the YES system of care and ways to become involved are welcome to join this public meeting on the 4th Thursday of each month.
Dial: +1-415-527-5035 United States Toll
Access code: 2761 284 8628
Meeting password: QPdmQJf2b88 (77367532 from phones and video systems)
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.
Interested in learning more? Contact mtitelbaum@fyidaho.org with questions.
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.
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.
