Event and Training Calendar

This training will cover how toxic stress impacts families and communities. We will cover how stress can impact our bodies and brains and provide strategies for self-care and stress protection for you and your child. The training will also cover creating community care networks and advocating to strengthen communities to reduce family stress. This free... Read more

This training will focus on the period of time between the New York State Child Welfare Reform Act of 1979 and the federal Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA) of 1997. We will discuss the events of the 1980s and early 1990s that were the motivating force behind a seismic shift from “family preservation” to... Read more

The Rise peer support circle is a space to connect with other parents with similar experiences and share resources and information. Through restorative justice circles processes, we discuss our experiences and challenges as parents and support one another. We also share information about upcoming Rise trainings and events and how to sign up. Rise’s parent-led... Read more

This training will discuss when parent advocacy started in NYC, how the movement has moved forward and where are we today. A panel of Parent Advocates will share how the family policing system impacted them, their family and their journey in advocacy. They will share their experiences as advocates and leaders in their community, in... Read more

This training will focus on how the New York State Central Register (SCR) operates. It will discuss recent changes based on new legislation and will cover the seal and amend process for impacted parents/families. This free online training will be presented by The Bronx Defenders and hosted by Rise. This training is open to the... Read more

This training will break down the family court process for a child welfare case and will discuss the child welfare investigation process in New York City. This free online training will be presented by Center for Family Representation and hosted by Rise. All are welcome. The training will be most relevant to NYC parents. >>... Read more

Rise's Parent Advocate Training Program provides training to parents impacted by the system who are working as Parent Advocates. The training prepares Parent Advocates to support families with achieving faster family reunification by equipping Parent Advocates with information, tools and resources to share with parents. During the online graduation, you’ll hear from Jeanette Vega Brown,... Read more

The Rise peer support circle is a space to connect with other parents with similar experiences and share resources and information. Through restorative justice circles processes, we discuss our experiences and challenges as parents and support one another. We also share information about upcoming Rise trainings and events and how to sign up. Rise’s parent-led... Read more

Rise invites NYC parents impacted by ACS to join us for an open house information session to learn about the Rise & Shine Program and how to apply to the 2023 cohort. The open house is an opportunity to connect with the Rise & Shine staff and ask questions. This session will take place in... Read more

Rise invites NYC parents impacted by ACS to join us for an open house information session to learn about the Rise & Shine Program and how to apply to the 2023 cohort. The open house is an opportunity to connect with the Rise & Shine staff and ask questions. This session will take place via... Read more

The Rise peer support circle is a space to connect with other parents with similar experiences and share resources and information. Through restorative justice circles processes, we discuss our experiences and challenges as parents and support one another. We also share information about upcoming Rise trainings and events and how to sign up. Rise’s parent-led... Read more