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Advocacy 101. Basic Advocacy & Resource Navigation
Contact Hours
2.00
Max Participants
40
NEW! This foundational workshop introduces families and advocates to the essential strategies, practical tools, and support systems needed to begin navigating special education. The Basics prioritizes accessible, actionable content — focusing less on legal details and more on resources, next steps, and how to get support..
Advocacy in Action
Contact Hours
2.00
Max Participants
40
Equipping Family and Youth Support Partners with the knowledge to navigate education systems effectively. This second training in the series will offer more time for discussion about strategies for navigating the education system. AdvancedAdvocacy in Action requires that you have taken Basics: 101 or both Navigating Rights and Resources and Challenges to Change or one of them and attended Office Hours
CALM (Counseling on Access to Lethal Means)
Contact Hours
4.00
Max Participants
35
Reducing access to lethal means, such as firearms and medication, can determine whether a person at risk for suicide lives or dies. This free online course focuses on how to reduce access to the methods people use to kill themselves. It covers how to: (1) identify people who could benefit from lethal means counseling, (2) ask about their access to lethal methods, and (3) work with them—and their families—to reduce access. This course is primarily designed for individuals who work with people at risk for suicide, like social service professionals and health care providers.
Changemaker: Advanced Advocacy Part 2
Contact Hours
2.00
Max Participants
40
Equipping Family and Youth Support Partners with the knowledge to navigate education systems effectively. This second training in the series will offer more time for discussion about strategies for navigating the education system. AdvancedChangemaker is for family leaders that have successfully completed Advocacy in Action
Child and Family Team 01
Contact Hours
11.00
Max Participants
30
CFT 1 Revised is a two-day experiential training with a goal of providing an overview of Child and Family Team meetings from the family's perspective. The training seeks to reinforce the idea of "one family, one plan" by addressing Child and Family Teams through the lens of multiple systems as they affect families in their everyday lives. Agency representatives and parents/family members over 18 years of age are encouraged to attend this training. Sessions must have a minimum of 10 participants. Please do not schedule other appointments during this training. When you register you are agreeing to attend both days. Participants must be on camera and interacting for the entire training to receive a certificate. This is one of the required trainings for the National Certification for Family Peer Specialists (CFPS).
Child and Family Team Train the Trainer
Contact Hours
17.00
Max Participants
30
Child and Family Team (CFT) Train the Trainer teaches and equips you to train CFT 1 Revised Training which is a two-day experiential training with a goal of providing an overview of Child and Family Team meetings from the family's perspective. The training seeks to reinforce the idea of "one family, one plan" by addressing Child and Family Teams through the lens of multiple systems as they affect families in their everyday lives as well as improving the cross-service systems and communities. This training will also address the importance of how and why to implement CFT 01 Revised to fidelity. Agency representatives and parents/family members over 18 years of age are encouraged to attend this training. Please do not schedule any other appointments during this training. When you register, you agree to attend all 3 days. Participants must be on camera and interacting for the entire training to receive a certificate. If you find you are unable to participate the three full days or keep your camera on the full time a facilitator will work with you to register for the next training. This is a required training to train CFT 1 Revised Training. You must provide a Child and Family Team 1 Revised Training completion certificate to attend this training!
Engaging Youth in Residential
Contact Hours
2.00
The NC Voices Amplified team has hands on experience working with youth in a residential setting, as well as personal lived experience navigating through residential settings as a transition aged youth. Learn from our powerful lived expertise how to best engage youth who are currently navigating through residential treatments. We bring awareness of the System of Care (SOC) Approach by sharing the Values: Interagency Collaboration, Accountability, Individualized Strengths, Child and Family Teams, Cultural Awareness and Community-based services and supports across North Carolina.
Experiences and Support of Families of Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) - Part I
Contact Hours
2.00
Max Participants
30
This training provides an overview of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and the experiences of families of youth with IDD. We will also cover the experiences of young children (0-5 years) with IDD, the common resources and services utilized, and ways to support their families.
Experiences and Support of Families of Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) - Part II
Contact Hours
2.00
Max Participants
30
This training describes the experiences of families of school-aged children, adolescents and adults with IDD, the common resources and services utilized, and ways to support their families.
Family‑Focused Navigation of the Mental Health System
Contact Hours
2.00
Max Participants
30
This 2‑hour training focuses on practical navigation skills for supporting families involved in mental health services. Topics include understanding family needs and stressors, preparing for appointments, communicating effectively with providers, and breaking down complex processes into simple steps. The session also addresses caregiver mental health and overall family well‑being, with guidance on using supports and community resources effectively. Participants will work through breakout scenarios and receive a simple tool they can use in their CFPS role.
Family Partner Mental Health System Overview
Contact Hours
2.00
Max Participants
30
This 2‑hour session offers a clear, accessible overview of the mental health system and the related medical, crisis, and community service networks that families often interact with. The training walks through how families typically move through these systems, highlights common barriers and points of confusion, and explores the emotional impact these experiences can have on caregivers. Participants will also engage in a mid‑session activity and breakout discussions to strengthen understanding and confidence when supporting families.
Family Support Partner 101
Contact Hours
35.00
Max Participants
20
By attending this FREE five-day training, you will learn how to use your personal experience parenting a child who has mental health or substance abuse issue to support other parents. This training is designed to meet the Family Partner 101 requirement component toward National Certification as a Certified Family Peer Specialist. The structure of the training is a three-day training with two day follow up. Participants must complete all five days of training to receive a certificate of completion.Topics covered during this training:How to Share your StoryWho is a Family Partner?Conflict ResolutionFutures MappingRequirements for becoming a Certified Family PartnerUnderstanding GriefCore Values and Principles of System of Care
From Challenges to Change: Advocacy in Action Part 1 Advanced
Contact Hours
2.00
Max Participants
40
Equipping Family and Youth Support Partners with the knowledge to navigate education systems effectively. This second training in the series will offer more time for discussion about strategies for navigating the education system. Advanced
Motivational Interviewing
Contact Hours
6.00
Motivational interviewing (MI) is a client-centered, evidence-based, goal-oriented method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence with the individual. This active, skill-building workshop provides participants with knowledge of the spirit, micro skills, and strategies of the model, and provides opportunities to practice the approach. Participants will complete the workshop with a good understanding of MI, and are encouraged to take the Intermediate and Advanced MI workshops to develop proficiency in this method.
Office Hours child Welfare
Contact Hours
1.00
Max Participants
40
North Carolina Youth and Family voices will begin providing Office Hour Sessions in June 2026. These sessions will be held monthly led by consultants on 12 identified topics. The participants will be able to ask questions, brainstorm strategies and resolutions to address issues and concerns, and foster networking, open communication and collaboration. The topics provided are Youth in Transition, Child Welfare, Substance Misuse, Schools/IEP, Medical Setting, Family Peer Certification, Intellectual Disability (IDD), MORES/Mobile Crisis, Early Childhood Education, Understanding Benefits (Social Security)/SOAR, Housing, and Department of Juvenile Justice.
Office Hours: Residential/Out of Home Placement
Contact Hours
1.00
Max Participants
40
North Carolina Youth and Family voices will begin providing Office Hour Sessions in June 2026. These sessions will be held monthly led by consultants on 12 identified topics. The participants will be able to ask questions, brainstorm strategies and resolutions to address issues and concerns, and foster networking, open communication and collaboration. The topics provided are Youth in Transition, Child Welfare, Substance Misuse, Schools/IEP, Medical Setting, Family Peer Certification, Intellectual Disability (IDD), MORES/Mobile Crisis, Early Childhood Education, Understanding Benefits (Social Security)/SOAR, Housing, and Department of Juvenile Justice.
Office Hours Schools IEP
Contact Hours
1.00
Max Participants
40
North Carolina Youth and Family voices will begin providing Office Hour Sessions in June 2026. These sessions will be held monthly led by consultants on 12 identified topics. The participants will be able to ask questions, brainstorm strategies and resolutions to address issues and concerns, and foster networking, open communication and collaboration. The topics provided are Youth in Transition, Child Welfare, Substance Misuse, Schools/IEP, Medical Setting, Family Peer Certification, Intellectual Disability (IDD), MORES/Mobile Crisis, Early Childhood Education, Understanding Benefits (Social Security)/SOAR, Housing, and Department of Juvenile Justice.
Office Hours Substance Mususe
Contact Hours
1.00
Max Participants
30
Come with questions, leave with resources & support on the topic of Substance Misuse. No formal presentation, no pressure! Just meaningful conversation, practical support, and shared learning. Connect with others with similar experiences, share successes, & explore strategies for family engagement & support.
Supporting Families with a Substance-Affected Loved One
Contact Hours
2.00
Max Participants
35
This free 2.5-hour training is intended to provide a deeper understanding, skills, and knowledge about how to support families that include a loved one who is impacted by Substance Use. This training is intended for Family and Youth Peer Support Specialists who may work with youth and families affected by substances.
System of Care in NC From the Family Perspective
Contact Hours
6.00
Max Participants
30
System of Care (SOC) in North Carolina, is not a program; it is a philosophy of how care should be delivered. The goal of this training is to explore authentic, practical ways to implement SOC cross-systems within agencies, programs, and communities. Participants will learn the aspects of the history of SOC federally and within NC. Participants will also, leave with an understanding of the importance of family and youth involvement and understand the values of NCSOC and the value of cross-system family, youth, and agency partnerships.
Trauma Informed Supervision for Youth and Family Peer Support Partners
Contact Hours
10.00
Max Participants
25
Trauma-Informed Supervision is a 1 and a half day virtual training intended for current and future supervisors of Family and/or Youth Peers. In this training, attendees will learn about the types of supervision and practical skills to implement Trauma-Informed Supervision to Youth and Family Peers. By the end of the training, attendees should understand the role of Youth Support Partners and Family Peer Specialists, be able to identify best practice guidelines for supporting Youth Support Partners and Family Peer Specialists in the workplace, identify trauma-informed supervision strategies, and share information to prepare your agency to successfully employ and sustain Youth Support Partners and Family Peer Specialists. Participants attending this training must be or planning to supervise Youth and Family Peers. System of Care Training is a prerequisite for this course.
Working as a Family Partner in a clinical/medical setting and providing trauma-informed care (TIC) within the clinical setting
Contact Hours
2.00
Max Participants
30
his training provides strategies and considerations for working as a Family Partner in a clinical or medical setting and how to support families with a trauma-informed lens within this setting. Examples will be based on experiences of families of youth with IDD, but the strategies will be applicable across multiple lived experiences.
WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan)
Contact Hours
6.00
Max Participants
30
This Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) One Day Training for family partners is designed to provide practical tools and strategies for parents and caregivers to prioritize their own mental health and wellness, which is vital to supporting their child's mental health journey. Topics covered include exploring key WRAP components, identifying triggers and early warning signs, building a support network, creating a crisis plan, and developing personalized wellness tools. Through interactive and engaging activities, participants will have the opportunity to connect with other parents and caregivers and gain a deeper understanding of how to support their own mental health while also supporting their child's. By the end of the training, participants will have a personalized WRAP and crisis plan in place, ideas of potential wellness tools to use to maintain wellness, along with a deeper awareness of their own mental health and wellness needs as a parent caring for a child with mental health concerns. This is a required training for the Family Peer Specialist Certification.
Youth Engagement Webinar
Contact Hours
4.00
The NC Voices Amplified team knows why it's so important to engage youth, and how challenging it can be at times. Through this free webinar, learn from youth partner experts on how to engage youth in a System of Care approach. This interactive webinar will provide tips and tricks from a lived experience lens, including tried-and-true strategies for engaging youth.We bring awareness of the System of Care (SOC) Approach by sharing the Values: interagency collaboration, Accountability, Individualized Strengths, Child and Family Teams, Cultural Awareness and Community-based services and supports across North Carolina.
Youth Peer Support Partner 101
Contact Hours
12.00
Max Participants
30
This FREE 3-day interactive training series is a crash course on the Youth Peer Support Partner work. It will cover the ins-and-outs of becoming a Youth Peer Support Partner, and the tools necessary to Support Youth.Topics that will be covered include the following:Peer SupportYouth EngagementYouth AdvocacyMental HealthStrategic StorytellingCrisis ResponseSelf CareBurnout ReductionAnd more!For any questions please direct them to Kyle Reece at kjreece@uncg.edu.