Long Island Families Together

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

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

08/18/2026

Join AFA Long Island Alzheimer's Education & Resource Center on Saturday, Sept. 19, for their Family Fun Day Celebration in honor of Grandparent Appreciation Month and their one-year anniversary! You can meet NY sports legends Dwight Gooden and Wayne Chrebet while supporting a great cause! For more information, visit https://alzfdn.org/afa-li-center/.

08/18/2026

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].

Families deserve 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

08/18/2026

Consider attending. All are welcome!

08/18/2026