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Upcoming Events:
Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting Notice
January 21
The Special Education Advisory Panel will meet on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. via zoom.
Mississippi Child Welfare Institute Conference
February 5
The 24th Annual Mississippi Child Welfare Institute Conference will be held February 5–6, 2026 at the Hilton Jackson.
Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
February 11
Join other parents for a monthly meeting and online gathering to coach and support other parents in any system.
Is your child in crisis?
If you’re worried about the safety of your child or the safety of others around your child, the Mississippi Department of Mental Health has certified, 24/7 in-person crisis response services around the state that you can call at 1-877-210-8513.
You can also call 9-1-1 for emergencies.
Have a concern about your child?
If you’re a parent or someone raising a child and you have a concern, you can now call our Parent Concern Line at 601-608-7525 to get help and resources.
Issues with your child's school?
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From Our Blog...
Reminder: Medicaid Meetings and Paid Family Caregiving
Last week, we shared with you that Mississippi’s Medicaid Beneficiary Advisory Council (MBAC) will meet on Friday, January 16, from 10 a.m. to noon, in the Cobb Conference Center located inside the
Come Celebrate Our Newest Parent-Peer Supporters!
Please join us in honoring the most recent class of parent-peer supporters at our virtual graduation celebration this Friday, January 17, from 1 to 1:30 p.m. The number of parent-peer supporters in
A Fond Farewell To Jackie Clolinger
This month, we wish Jackie Clolinger—who is near and dear to us at Families as Allies—the best as she moves on to the next stage in her life journey. Jackie,