Developing Regional Partnerships and Collaborations Katie Rushlo (Central RYP) Domonica Jeffres (Hudson River RYP) Desiree Moore (NYC RYP) NYS Success.

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!

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Central Region Katie Rushlo [email protected]

Hudson River Region Domonica [email protected]

Western See Brianna Valesey

NYC Region Desiree Moore [email protected]

Youth Engagement Consultant Brianna [email protected]

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