Long Island Families Together

Long Island Families Together Long Island Families Together – where children's mental health matters; we empower families & youth to reach their full potential, without the fear of stigma.

LIFT is dedicated to raising awareness and advocating for the critical needs of families raising children and youth with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges at the local and state levels.

Informative_No Cost_Virtual for all NY families! Give a listen
09/24/2026

Informative_No Cost_Virtual for all NY families!
Give a listen

Our Provider Lunch & Learn series continues tomorrow, September 25, with 5 Communication Tools to Improve Provider/Family Relationships. Join us from 12:00–1:00 PM for an interactive virtual session focused on strengthening communication and relationships between providers and families.
Register for tomorrow’s session, and sign up for the rest of the 5 Things Series: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tjvrIJMcTByr8-Qb6prcnQ #/registration

Congratulations to LIFT's Executive Director for receiving this esteemed award.
09/18/2026

Congratulations to LIFT's Executive Director for receiving this esteemed award.

09/17/2026
09/12/2026

Dedicated to YOU!!! ❤️🌺🎉

Congratulations to LIFT's Executive Director Heather Tafuro for being named a Woman of Distinction by Senator Steve Rhoa...
09/09/2026

Congratulations to LIFT's Executive Director Heather Tafuro for being named a Woman of Distinction by Senator Steve Rhoads

⭐️ Women of Distinction Spotlights ⭐️

MEET THE HONOREE: Heather M. Tafuro

Heather M. Tafuro is Executive Director of Long Island Families Together (LIFT), where she leads efforts to strengthen family-driven policy and improve outcomes for children and families across Long Island. With more than three decades of experience in behavioral health and child welfare, her advocacy is deeply personal, shaped by raising her son on the autism spectrum and her experience as a foster and adoptive parent.

RSVP REQUIRED. If you would like to attend the Women of Distinction Ceremony, please call my office at 516-882-0630 to RSVP.

08/25/2026
08/20/2026

The bullying doesn't stop when the school bell rings anymore.

In this episode of Shrinking It Down: Mental Health Made Simple, Gene and Khadijah dig into cyberbullying — how it's different from the bullying of decades past, why it's harder to escape, and which kids are most at risk. Using our three W's (what to look for, when to worry, what to do), they walk through the warning signs and concrete steps every parent, caregiver, and educator needs to know.

🎧 New episode is live — https://bit.ly/4ik9SDx

Help Us Make Sure Families Are HeardHave you struggled to access effective supports or services for your child after a p...
08/20/2026

Help Us Make Sure Families Are Heard
Have you struggled to access effective supports or services for your child after a psychiatric hospitalization or mental health crisis?
Your experience matters. Please consider sharing your challenges with the NY State Office of Mental Health in person on September 17th, or submit a short, powerful statement in writing to [email protected]. or to [email protected]
Families need more than a discharge plan, they need meaningful support when they get home

Here's your chance, Long Island Families, to share your experiences with those who control the money! September 2026

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