Across New York State, homelessness is on the rise for young people in both urban and rural areas. Data released by Advocates for Children of New York (AFC) show that 119,320 students in New York City—roughly one in nine—experienced homelessness during the 2022–23 school year.  Youth ...

Young people who grow up in communities impacted by gun violence may often experience a lack of safety and stability which can take a significant toll on their physical and emotional health. Exposure to gun violence can have serious and lasting effects on children's development, and can lead to impa...

The misuse of technology by some individuals can lead to safety and mental health concerns in tweens, teens and emerging adults. This webinar will introduce service providers to technology-facilitated sexual violence (TFSV), which encompasses online sexual and gender-based harassment, cyber...

Please note that this recording contains grayed out boxes on the upper part and right side of the screen. To fully view the slides, please click on the presentation slides in the upper right hand corner.  This webinar expands on the accompanying and downloadable Supporting Family Peer Advocates: W...

Parents and caregivers can be impacted by ACEs in a variety of ways. They may have had direct exposure to ACEs as children and their history may create challenges in raising their own children. Additionally, foster and adoptive parents can be faced with challenges of meeting the needs of children wh...

The last few years have presented challenges impacting our overall well-being: the COVID-19 pandemic, social and racial injustice, and political turmoil. In addition to these, people are also experiencing environmental concerns. Climate change has critical implications for the future of young people...

This self-paced learning module is intended to provide learners at all levels with a basic understanding of the social determinants of health and the impact of the environment on our overall well-being. To access this course, sign in at lms.ctacny.org and select Course Catalog.

We know that our participants in services often have many other challenges in their lives aside from mental health needs, including physical health problems, housing, substance abuse, or even trauma. We are now aware of another social problem that is often overlooked. It is the silent problem of hun...

People involved in the justice system present unique limitations when acclimating back in society. They are faced by joblessness, economic instability, and feelings of isolation. This webinar will outline the impact of trauma experienced by the justice involved population on an individual’s physic...