ADVOCACY | LONG ISLAND FAMILIES TOGETHER
21 Greene Avenue, Amityville, NY 11701
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Suffolk County, NY
Nassau County, NY
Description
Families Together collaborates with families, schools, policymakers and service providers to ensure families receive the services needed for their children. An annual legislative luncheon during session allows families to have the opportunity to voice their concerns and ideas with policymakers. The goal is to ensure that all children and youth have the support they need in order to succeed. The board and staff are made up primarily of family members and youth representing thousands of families from across the state whose children have been involved in many systems including mental health, substance abuse, special education, juvenile justice, and foster care.
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LONG ISLAND FAMILIES TOGETHER
Provides information, referral, advocacy and support to families of children with special behavioral, emotional and social needs. These efforts include a toll-free information and referral line, annual conference, legislative luncheon, informational web site, trainings, and quarterly newsletter. Also provides technical assistance and training for family support programs and parent networks.
