Developing Regional Partnerships and Collaborations Katie Rushlo (Central RYP) Domonica Jeffres (Hudson River RYP) Desiree Moore (NYC RYP) NYS Success.
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Developing Regional Partnerships and Collaborations
Katie Rushlo (Central RYP)
Domonica Jeffres (Hudson River RYP)
Desiree Moore (NYC RYP)
NYS Success Fall Conference
October 29, 2015
What is YOUTH POWER! ?YOUTH POWER! is the New York State network of young people who have been labeled and are seeking change. Together, we have decided to speak up about our experiences because no one knows what it is like for us better than we do. Through
peer-to-peer mentoring, we empower young people to be active citizens who are aware of government operations, their rights
and the ability to use their voices to influence policies, practices, regulations and laws. We are young people helping
other people, ensuring availability of self-help and peer support while changing systems so that young people get the support
they need with the respect and dignity they deserve.
Young adults with personal experience in receiving services from multiple state systems
Ensure meaningful two-way communication between youth-serving agencies and the young people using their services
Are charged with networking youth involvement on a regional level
Assist local youth peer support and advisory councils to build, develop, and strengthen advocacy skills
Regional Youth Partners (RYP)
Visit YOUTHPOWERNY.org for contact information.
Our role in NYS Success Part of the NYS Success Implementation team Providing Technical Assistance to counties to help them
incorporate Youth Guided Care Providing training opportunities to adults and youth leaders
For 2016 we are providing regionally based trainings Helping to build a network of youth leaders across the state Prepare documents such as; Do’s and Don'ts of Youth
Guided Care Building youth involvement in various ways such as; Youth
Advisory Councils, Peer Support Groups, etc.
Building and Maintaining Regional Partnerships and
Collaborations Being flexible with our schedules- offering assistance in the
evenings and some cases even weekends Finding those with similar missions to our to build a
relationship and talk about similar projects Valuing voices – taking recommendations and putting them
into action (example- when members express an interest, listen and try to incorporate it into a plan of action)
Building a network- introducing young leaders to other young leaders regionally and state wide.
Holding Regionally based Youth Forums
University of YOUTH POWER! Legislative Luncheon FTNYS Conference- Youth Track Social media Campaigns- Spreading HOPE Multiple Pathways to Diploma Raise the Age Focus Groups PLSD- Peer Leader Support and Development (Regional) Youth Peer Advocate Trainings
Regional and State-Wide Initiatives/Projects
We are Young We are Strong
We are YOUTH POWER!
Join our Instagram campaign #YPHope@YPSpreadsHope
Central Region Katie Rushlo 315-679-1476krushlo@youthpowerny.org
Hudson River Region Domonica Jeffress518-322-2096djeffreys@youthpowerny.org
Western See Brianna Valesey
NYC Region Desiree Moore 347-880-2735dmoore@youthpowerny.org
Youth Engagement Consultant Brianna Valesey518-416-4013bvalesey@youthpowerny.org
www.facebook.com/YOUTHPOWER.NYwww.YOUTHPOWERNY.org
@YOUTHPOWERNY
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