Rooted in a legacy of Mercy spanning more than a century, MercyFirst inspires hope and promotes healing for children and families in need. www.mercyfirst.org
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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to reflect on the importance of creating safe, supportive environments for all children. Learn how you can help prevent child abuse and neglect and support New York families: ocfs.ny.gov/programs/prevent…
#CAPMonth2025 #NYSOCFS
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Addressing and preventing bullying is something that everyone can do, every day.
This #BullyingPreventionMonth visit stopbullying.gov and learn how to help #StopBullying for good.
ALT National Bullying Prevention Month, October, featuring a colorful illustration of adult and group of kids together with text tags #STOPBULLYING.
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September marks #SuicidePreventionMonth – a time to remember the lives lost to suicide, the millions who have struggled with suicidal thoughts & the individuals, families, and communities that have been impacted. #SPM24
ALT Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in September, featuring a large blue ribbon and text, highlighted with hashtags '#SuicidePreventionMonth' and '#SPM24.' Logo of SAMHSA at the bottom right.
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In recognition of #NationalKinshipMonth in September, the Foundation celebrates all kinship caregivers who have stepped forward to provide stability for a child in their lives.
Visit Generations United for resources to support kinship families: gu.org/resources/
ALT Graphic with the following text: “September is National Kinship Care Month. Celebrating and supporting those who have stepped forward to care for the child in their life.”
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September is an important month of reflection and support as we acknowledge both #RecoveryMonth and #SuicidePreventionMonth
💜 Together, let's continue to raise awareness and remove the stigma around addiction and mental health #RecoveryIsPossible #SPM24
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June is #NationalReunificationMonth, when we recognize the people and ongoing efforts to help families stay together. Read more from @ACFHHS. ow.ly/wnGh50ScFCo #FosterCare
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Take pride in yourself 🌈 #PrideMonth is a time to celebrate yourself and your community.
🌈 We see you. We hear you. You matter. 🌈 Happy Pride Month!
If you’re ever struggling, help is available: samhsa.gov/find-help
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It’s #ChildrensMentalHealthAwarenessWeek! Use this week to prioritize open communication with your kids. In-person conversations can significantly contribute to their healthy mental development.
Check out these resources to help get started: samhsa.gov/families/parent-c… #MHAM2024
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Each May, National #FosterCareMonth renews our commitment to creating a bright future for the more than 368,000 children and youth in #fostercare and recognizing the individuals who make a meaningful difference in their lives. buff.ly/3UJWX24
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Happy #InternationalWomensDay💜 Today we celebrate women's achievements & #InspireInclusion across our communities. On #IWD2024 we elevate the focus on #womensequality to help forge a #genderequal world 🌎Thanks everyone everywhere for supporting #women 🙏🏾 bit.ly/IWD2024
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On Feb. 5, SAMHSA is hosting a webinar for #BlackHistoryMonth from 1:30-3 PM. We will discuss successful strategies, programs & activities that support behavioral health equity within Black communities. Come celebrate with us! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi… #SAMHSAEquity2024
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Thank you @GovKathyHochul for commemorating COFCCA’s 50th Anniversary! Great to celebrate with our friends from the Governor’s office + @HillsideAgency @_northernrivers @ChildrensAidNYC !
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Many thanks, Commissioner, for joining us in celebrating 50 years of COFCCA!
The Acting Commissioner was honored to join @COFCCA for their golden anniversary celebration. Congratulations on 50 years of invaluable service as a key partner in strengthening our children and families!
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This month is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Find strategies to help agencies address the trafficking of children and youth involved in the #childwelfare system. #EndTrafficking buff.ly/3Q0cmH4
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January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
Consider how you can #Partner2Prevent human trafficking by activating connections in your community. acf.hhs.gov/otip/human-traff…
ALT Human Trafficking Prevention Month
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Let’s hear it for our Certified Fair Futures Coaches! We recently honored Coaches who took the leap to elevate in their roles and become CERTIFIED at our holiday celebration.
BIG congratulations to these coaches on the path to becoming Senior Coaches!
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In a first-of-its-kind, public-private partnership, we're proud to join forces with @ACSNYC, @FairFuturesNY & three foster agencies—@Forestdaleinc, @SCOfamily & @Mercy_First—to improve health services for young adults transitioning out of foster care. ⤵️ northwell.edu/news/the-lates…
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Our new pilot program, Youth Healthcare Link, aims to improve health care services for young adults transitioning out of foster care. Thank you to our partners at @NorthwellHealth , @FairFuturesNY , @Forestdaleinc , @SCOfamily & @Mercy_First . Read here:
fiercehealthcare.com/provide…
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#FairFutures partnered with @ACSNYC & @NorthwellHealth to launch a pilot -- designed by and for young people who experienced #fostercare -- to have increased access to streamlined healthcare services. Thank you @AWilliamsIsom & ACS Commissioner @jess_dannhauser for your support!
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We are thrilled to be a part of this ground-breaking pilot program to improve health services for young adults transitioning out of foster care. We look forward to working alongside @NorthwellHealth, @ACSNYC, @FairFuturesNY, and Foster Agencies, @Forestdaleinc and @Mercy_First.
