# Event Details - **Event Name**: NYC Youth Hangouts LIVE! – Staten Island - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 04:30 pm - **Event Description**: Open to youths of enrolled AGAPE families ages 5 to 17.All parents are welcome to join the corresponding NYC Caregiver Connection held at the same time and location. WHEN: 4th Saturday of the month from 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM WHERE: New Hope Community Center, 77 Alaska St. Staten Island, NY 10310 Join the AGAPE team for a fun filled night of connection created specifically for youth aged 5 to 17 who: * are adopted * have been in foster care * are in kinship care * are in custody with anyone other than a biological parent * are in a guardianship arrangement The in-person youth groups are a fantastic and fun opportunity for connection, dialogue, and support around the issues and concerns that matter the most to youths. Each month will be centered around a particular topic or theme that will oftentimes bridge ideas also explored in the parent/caregiver support group. Ideas such as identity formation, social media’s influence, the importance of positive mental health support and strategies for coping with negative emotions during stressful times. No matter the topic, our facilitators will encourage the teens to ultimately have a voice in how the group time is spent and how they’d like to shape each hangout interaction. Each meeting will be facilitated by our youth programming coordinator and another adoption foster kinship guardianship competent adult. The youth group and the Staten Island Caregiver Connection parent group both are held at the same time and place, so parents and kids can both get the connection they need! We can’t wait to see you! 2026 Monthly Themes February: National Black History Month March: Youth and Teen Mental Health/Wellness Day: self/care, mindfulness, Grief and loss “Your story your feelings” April: National Month of Hope : In the Driver’s Seat – Personal aspirations May : Listening, Learning, Leading “Transforming Trauma through reimagined support and care” June: Celebration of Pride Month July: International Friendship Day August: End of Summer/Start of the School Year – Preparing for Start of School Year September: International Day of Service – Kindness and Connection October: Bully Prevention Month November: Express Yourself – Celebration of our Creative Expressions December: Unwrapping the Holidays – Navigating End of the Year celebrations and expectations Visit affcny.org/rsvp to register now! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/staten-island/nyc-youth-hangouts-live-staten-island/200030593630354 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, meetups, nonprofit, kids, mental-health, it, lgbt-pride, holiday - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Staten Island - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: New Hope Community Church, Staten Island - **lat**: 40.637379 - **long**: -74.120479 - **full address**: New Hope Community Church, Staten Island, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: NYC Youth Hangouts LIVE! – Staten Island - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/b3636919b4ea8e0ecbd0fbcd7ed52d152d8d4552a188e824a3a314e196eafbb9-rimg-w1200-h628-dc282868-gmir?v=1787289534 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is NYC Youth Hangouts LIVE! - Staten Island being held? - **A:** NYC Youth Hangouts LIVE! - Staten Island takes place on Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 04:30 pm at New Hope Community Church, Staten Island, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing NYC Youth Hangouts LIVE! - Staten Island? - **A:** NYC Youth Hangouts LIVE! - Staten Island is organized by Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition of New York. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** NYC Youth Hangouts LIVE! - Staten Island is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Staten Island, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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