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Upcoming Events:
Free Joy Toy Giveaway
December 21, 2024
Enjoy a hot chocolate and the Polar Express in Petal, MS; DP Nation is hosting a FREE Joy Toy Giveaway on Dec 21, 2024, from 12 PM to 4 PM.
Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
January 8
Join other parents for a monthly meeting and online gathering to coach and support other parents in any system.
The Children’s Center Resource Fair
January 15
The Children’s Center invites you to connect with local and state organizations that support children and adults with disabilities in MS,
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?
If your child has been sent home from school or you’re having other problems with your school or district, we have resources to help you learn more about your rights and people you can partner with to exercise those rights.
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From Our Blog...
Families as Allies’ Eleventh Annual Community Partnership Celebration is Jan. 27
Join us for Families as Allies’ Eleventh Annual Community Partnership Celebration and Fundraiser on Monday, January 27, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Bravo Restaurant. This special event allows us to
We Need Your Input at an Important Research Meeting on Jan. 9
Families as Allies is helping the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) design a research proposal to submit to the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) about the best types of mental health
AAP Advocacy Guide on Paid Family Caregiving
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently released a guide on how its chapters can advocate for families to be paid to care for their children and youth with special
