Amplifying the Caregiver’s Voice - Strategies to Support Family Peer Advocates

When: Tuesday, September 17 - 12:00 PM

Duration: 1 hours 30 minutes

Location: Zoom

Event Details:

Join us for an engaging and interactive webinar designed to inspire and empower caregivers through the lens of Family Peer Advocacy. This session will delve into the core principles of empowerment, emphasizing the importance of family-driven care and tools for building confidence in parents and caregivers in the area of advocacy for their child. Participants will gain valuable insights into effective strategies for educating and supporting caregivers, with a focus on skill-building techniques that amplify caregiver voices and enhance their impact. Whether you're a Family Peer Advocate yourself or involved in supporting families, this webinar will provide actionable tools and a supportive community to help you thrive.

About the Presenter

Crystal Rose, FPA-C

As the Family Workforce Development Coordinator at Families Together in NYS, Inc. Crystal supports the engagement and training of Family Peer Advocates across NYS. Her past work at CRCEC, Brooklyn Perinatal Network, Wyckoff Hospital, and other community-based organizations includes onboarding and training new staff, advocating for maternal-child health programs as a certified Community Health Worker and helping families navigate government bureaucracy to receive needed services from organizations. Crystal also holds certifications in breastfeeding counseling, as well as the global Circle Of Security Parenting curriculum.