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FYI Parent Support Groups

What are the FYI Parent Support Groups?

The FYIdaho Parents Support Groups are a virtual space for parents/caregivers to come together to provide peer emotional support to one another. Groups are established around parent interests and topics parents bring up on the Family Support Line. An FYIdaho staff member is always present to add structure to the conversation, but parents/caregivers provide the topics and resources they would like to share. Parents/caregivers can expect to meet others who share similar experiences and to find comfort in meeting others who understand their challenging journey.

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  • Youth MOVE Discord
    7:00 PM-8:15 PM
    June 4, 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 server and meet via the voice channel once weekly to discuss mental health topics, do check-ins, and play games. 

    To learn more, fill out our interest form here. 

    Reach out with any questions to our Youth Programs Coordinator: Emma James at ejames@fyidaho.org

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  • Youth MOVE Discord
    7:00 PM-8:15 PM
    June 11, 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 server and meet via the voice channel once weekly to discuss mental health topics, do check-ins, and play games. 

    To learn more, fill out our interest form here. 

    Reach out with any questions to our Youth Programs Coordinator: Emma James at ejames@fyidaho.org

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  • The Interagency Governance Team (IGT)
    10:00 AM-12:00 PM
    June 14, 2023

    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

  • Youth MOVE Social Support
    4:00 PM-5:30 PM
    June 14, 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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  • YES Program Stakeholder Engagement meeting
    10:00 AM-11:00 AM
    June 16, 2023

    The Medicaid YES Program team will be holding a monthly public YES Program Stakeholder Engagement meeting. YES Program team members will be available to discuss the requirements of the 1915(i) State Plan Amendment (SPA) that created the YES Program and answer questions surrounding those requirements for families and youth, YES premium implementation, and the Public Health Emergency (PHE) and Medicaid Protection unwinding.

    To see upcoming meeting dates and times please visit Townhall Idaho – Public Meetings. At the top of the page, you can search for YES and find a list of all upcoming scheduled meeting dates and times through September of 2023. A few weeks prior to each meeting the department will send invites to a group of listed stakeholders. If you would like to be added to that list please email Jenna.Tetrault@dhw.idaho.gov.

    If you would like to join in person please email YesProgram@dhw.idaho.gov so we can add you to the security authorization list. The meeting will be held at the Pete T. Cenarrusa (PTC) building downtown conference room 3A (450 West State Street, Boise, Idaho 83720)

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  • Youth MOVE Discord
    7:00 PM-8:15 PM
    June 18, 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 server and meet via the voice channel once weekly to discuss mental health topics, do check-ins, and play games. 

    To learn more, fill out our interest form here. 

    Reach out with any questions to our Youth Programs Coordinator: Emma James at ejames@fyidaho.org

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  • Coffee Chat
    12:00 PM-1:00 PM
    June 21, 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

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  • Youth MOVE Discord
    7:00 PM-8:15 PM
    June 25, 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 server and meet via the voice channel once weekly to discuss mental health topics, do check-ins, and play games. 

    To learn more, fill out our interest form here. 

    Reach out with any questions to our Youth Programs Coordinator: Emma James at ejames@fyidaho.org

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  • Boise Brick House Summer Programming: Ice Cream at Goody’s
    1:00 PM-4:00 PM
    June 27, 2023
    704 N 7th Street Boise, Idaho 83702

    Join us for a walk to Goody’s Soda Fountain for ice cream!  Leaving the Boise Brick House at 1:15pm.

    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 Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00-4:00pm 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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  • Youth MOVE Social Support
    4:00 PM-5:30 PM
    June 28, 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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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.