Coordinated Children’s Service Initiative

Youth Advisory Council VIRTUAL Weekly Meeting - Winter 2022
2022-01-03 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the CCSI-NYC Youth Advisory Council will continue to meet virtually every Monday from 5 PM to 6PM, the link below is to our January & February 2022 meetings! We meet every Monday in this cycle except for January 17th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day and February 21st in observance of President’s Day.
Register via Zoom HERE to join our meetings in January & February 2022
Fill out our YAC Interest Form HERE

***Gift cards available for adequate participation! Find out how to earn one by joining a meeting or emailing us at CCSIYAC@vibrant.org!
Download our current flyer: CCSI NYC YAC Flyer 2021-2022_v1

CCSI Training Series: Advocacy 101 - Presented by Citizens' Committee for Children
2022-01-19 13:00 - 15:00
January 19th – Citizens Committee for Children: Advocacy 101 – Facilitated by Laura Jankstrom
Citizens’ Committee for Children’s Advocacy 101: An Introduction to Advocacy workshop is designed for New York City residents interested in exploring ways in which they can advocate for the changes they wish to see in their communities.
Participants will have an opportunity to discuss strategies and tactics for mobilizing around policy or budget concerns and come away with tips on how to make their advocacy more effective
REGISTER ON ZOOM

Families Together in New York State - Family Empowerment Day General Session
2022-02-01 11:00 - 13:00
Join families and young people across New York State for a month of virtual advocacy about topics and issues that are important to you!
This year, we kick the month off with the Family Empowerment Day General Session on February 1st at 11am! Join fellow advocates to learn about the FTNYS Policy Priorities and participate in breakout sessions to prepare for the townhalls.
Our zoom townhall events are also making a return, but this time, they will be spread throughout the month of February. Town Halls are a chance for families and youth to share their perspectives with state commissioners and legislators.
REGISTER HERE

Schedule so far:
Week 1: February 1st-4th
Family Empowerment Day
Tuesday, February 1st, 2022 at 11:00 A.M.

Mental Health Townhall
Thursday, February 3rd, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Addiction & Recovery Townhall
TBD

Week 2: February 7th-11th
Child Welfare Townhall
Friday, February 11th, 2022 at 11:00 A.M.

Youth Justice Townhall
TBD

Week 3: February 14th-18th
Developmental Disabilities Townhall
TBD

Education Townhall
TBD

CCSI Training Series: Accessing Behavioral Health Supports for Students in Schools - Presented by Advocates for Children
2022-02-16 13:00 - 15:00
The Coordinated Children’s Services Initiative of NYC, in collaboration with Advocates for Children present.
Accessing Behavioral Health Supports for Students in Schools
This workshop covers the education rights of students with disabilities who face behavioral challenges in school. It includes information on behavioral supports, interventions and special protections for students removed from class or suspended from school. This training will explore what services are available for students with and without an Individualized Education Plan.
REGISTER ON ZOOM

Staten Island Borough Based Council
2022-03-07 12:00 - 13:30
Welcome to the 2021-22 Program Year CCSI Community!
We are continuing to meet virtually for the entirety of the 2021-2022 program year. We are grateful that you are here to hold space and build community with us in these challenging times. Be safe and know we are committed to creating brave, advocacy and solution-focused space together!
Connect to the 2021-22 Staten Island BBC Meetings here
The 2021-2022 BBC Schedule is pictured below (we will meet via Zoom from 12 pm to 1:30 PM on the scheduled dates):

You can download a PDF of the 2021-2022 BBC Schedule, along with a brief overview of the CCSI program and contact information here:
CCSI-NYC 2021-2022 Schedule Flyer_FINAL
Your Staten Island BBC Co-Chairs are: Kit Allen , Taj Ellis, & Veronica Grant

Bronx Borough Based Council
2022-04-08 12:00 - 13:30
Welcome to the 2021-22 Program Year CCSI Community!
We are continuing to meet virtually for the entirety of the 2021-2022 program year. We are grateful that you are here to hold space and build community with us in these challenging times. Be safe and know we are committed to creating brave, advocacy and solution-focused space together!
Connect to the 2021-22 Bronx BBC Meetings here
The 2021-2022 BBC Schedule is pictured below (we will meet via Zoom from 12 pm to 1:30 PM on the scheduled dates):

You can download a PDF of the 2021-2022 BBC Schedule, along with a brief overview of the CCSI program and contact information here:
CCSI-NYC 2021-2022 Schedule Flyer_FINAL
Your Bronx BBC Co-Chairs are: Gloria Alfinez

Children's Mental Health Awareness Event
2022-05-19 10:00 - 13:00 | virtual

Mental Health as a Human Right
2022-05-19 10:00 - 13:00

Bronx Borough Based Council
2022-09-09 10:00 - 12:00
CLICK HERE for Registration Link

Staten Island Borough Based Council
2022-09-12 11:00 - 13:00

Manhattan Borough Based Council
2022-09-15 12:00 - 14:00

Brooklyn Borough Based Council
2022-09-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-16 10:00 - 12:00

Queens Borough Based Council
2022-09-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-01-23 12:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-12 12:00 - 14:00

YAC Meeting
2022-11-02 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-01-11 16:00 - 18:00
Registration Link: https://vibrant.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUuf-GqrTgiEtxyCzIsqxVIGeZOXI80AFO6

Brooklyn Rescheduled BBC meeting
2022-11-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-12-19 10:00 - 12:00
Registration Link:
https://vibrant.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYofuitrzIrGNIg8slqfmvrX2_LSawZ4PDr

Staten Island Rescheduled BBC meeting
2023-01-09 11:00 - 13:00
Registration Link:
https://vibrant.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctceurpzwpH91_oKY1Vk1rUjWX8mAG5oED

Trauma Informed Care Training pt 1
2023-02-23 12:00 - 14:00
Zoom Link

Trauma Informed Care pt 2
2023-02-24 12:00 - 14:00

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Training with Mind Open
2023-03-23 11:30 - 13:30
Click for Zoom Registration Link

CCSI History with DOHMH
2023-05-26 14:00 - 15:00
Join Us as we discuss the History of CCSI and the future of our organization led by DOHMH.
Zoom registration: https://vibrant.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMscemtrj0oGtdxSR3VxAZlqPUoYdfZlr8C
CCSI Overview DOHMH

A Day of Resources and Wellness
2023-06-30 10:00 - 17:00

YAC DEI Training Session
2023-08-17 12:00 - 14:00
🗣🗣 Calling all YAC Members 🗣🗣

Join us Friday, Aug 18th at 12pm to learn more about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion! We will be discussing topic such as microaggressions, intersectionality, impacts of trauma and so much more with a professional consultant!!

Registration Link: https://vibrant.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlcOmuqT8tHNOIgQL8xRFelB3Tz7lyttG

YAC Meeting
2023-09-07 15:00 - 17:00
Zoom link: https://vibrant.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUuf-morTIoHNNU3VneV2ISH5OnH0CF1P9O

Bronx BBC Meeting
2023-09-08 10:00 - 12:00
Every Second Friday of the Month from 10 am to 12 pm

Registration Link:
https://vibrant.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIlcO2rqD4uHtNRlWQ82zcxpBJFVjGunjki

Staten Island BBC Meeting
2023-09-18 11:00 - 13:00
First Monday of every month from 11 am to 1 pm

Registration Link:
https://vibrant.zoom.us/j/82649349512?pwd=[REDACTED]
