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This annual event is an opportunity to bring together peers, advocates, and policymakers to champion the rights and well-being of youth and families. Held at the New York State Capitol, this day serves as a platform for individuals to rally, share their stories, and engage in meaningful dialogue with legislators. The goal is to inspire positive change in policies affecting families across New York State, fostering an empowered community dedicated to advocacy and action.
We are excited to invite experienced facilitators to submit workshop proposals for our 2026 Summit, taking place May 19–20, 2026 in Niagara Falls, New York (USA). This year’s theme, “Lifting Up Individuals and Communities through the Lens of Inclusion,” reflects our shared belief that accessible, culturally responsive, person-centered, trauma-informed, cross-system peer support and resources foster healing, resilience, recovery, and mental health wellness for all.
BIPOC PEEEEEEK Happenings
Buffalo, New York
Family Peer Advocate
Youth Peer Advocate
Rochester, New York
Youth Peer Advocate
About Us
BIPOC PARENT VOICE
PEEEEEEK: is a program that will serve as an international movement led by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) parents and caregivers of children who are receiving mental health services or have identified emotional health conditions but is not linked to care.
Mission: BIPOC PEEEEEEK is Parents and caregivers Elevating their voices to Educate and Empower Each other to Eliminate disparities and inequities in services related to the Emotional Health of our Kids. PEEEEEEK Vision:1. Foster a BIPOC network of parents and caregivers with children impacted by mental illness or other behavioral health issues 2. Impact change across behavioral health systems to foster a system built for BIPOC children and families
We are a project of Partners In Community Development Inc. led by Len Statham and BIPOC PEEEEEEK Founder and Visionary, Sara Taylor. Our strategy and activities are guided by our regional BIPOC Parent/Caregiver Ambassador Board. Proudly Serving the Rochester, Buffalo, and Syracuse Region
Mission: BIPOC PEEEEEEK is Parents and caregivers Elevating their voices to Educate and Empower Each other to Eliminate disparities and inequities in services related to the Emotional Health of our Kids. PEEEEEEK Vision:1. Foster a BIPOC network of parents and caregivers with children impacted by mental illness or other behavioral health issues 2. Impact change across behavioral health systems to foster a system built for BIPOC children and families
We are a project of Partners In Community Development Inc. led by Len Statham and BIPOC PEEEEEEK Founder and Visionary, Sara Taylor. Our strategy and activities are guided by our regional BIPOC Parent/Caregiver Ambassador Board. Proudly Serving the Rochester, Buffalo, and Syracuse Region
Thank you to Our Funding Partners and Supporters
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Support provided by grant from Greater Rochester Health Foundation
Colleges and Universities
BIPOC PEEEEEEK HIGHLIGHTS
September 9th, 2021 Senator Samra Brouk presents Sara with NYS Woman of Distinction Award for her work on the BIPOC PEEEEEEK Project