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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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March 12 - March 18
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    March 12, 2023

    Youth MOVE Discord

    7:00 PM-8:15 PM
    March 12, 2023

    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. 

  • 13
    March 13, 2023

    The Boise Brick House: St. Patrick's Day & Therapy Dogs

    2:45 PM-5:30 PM
    March 13, 2023
    Boise Brick House
    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 open Mondays-Wednesdays from 2:45-5:30pm for arts & crafts, games, movies, music, cooking & baking, and more! Follow us on Instagram, @theboisebrickhouse to keep up with our activities!

  • 14
    March 14, 2023

    FYI The Complexities of Residential

    12:00 PM-1:00 PM
    March 14, 2023

    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

    All About YES for the DD, SED, and other letters

    1:00 PM-2:00 PM
    March 14, 2023

    Michelle Batten, FYIdaho’s Family Engagement Director, joins the monthly Idaho Parents Unlimited webinar to help parents understand about YES.

    The Boise Brick House: Yoga and Tea with Stevi

    2:45 PM-5:30 PM
    March 14, 2023
    Boise Brick House
    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 open Mondays-Wednesdays from 2:45-5:30pm for arts & crafts, games, movies, music, cooking & baking, and more! Follow us on Instagram, @theboisebrickhouse to keep up with our activities!

  • 15
    March 15, 2023

    Coffee Chat

    12:00 PM-1:00 PM
    March 15, 2023

    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 Programming

    2:45 PM-5:30 PM
    March 15, 2023

    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 open Mondays-Wednesdays from 2:45-5:30pm for arts & crafts, games, movies, music, cooking & baking, and more! Follow us on Instagram, @theboisebrickhouse to keep up with our activities!

    FYIdaho Teen Leadership Program Meeting

    3:30 PM-5:00 PM
    March 15, 2023
    Boise Brick House
    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.

    Boise High School's Table Top Gaming Club

    3:30 PM-4:30 PM
    March 15, 2023

    Join Boise High School’s Table-top gaming club to play Magic the Gathering most Tuesdays after school at the Boise Brick House!

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    March 16, 2023

    International Rescue Committee

    3:30 PM-5:00 PM
    March 16, 2023

    IRC Teen program day

  • 17
    March 17, 2023
    No events
  • 18
    March 18, 2023
    No events

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.