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Upcoming Events:
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.
Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting Notice
February 18
The Special Education Advisory Panel will meet on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. via zoom.
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.
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From Our Blog...
Follow These Steps: Requesting a Special Education Evaluation for Your Child
At this time of year, we at Families at Allies often see an increase in families wondering whether their child needs more support at school, including whether they would benefit
Federal Government: Medications for Opioid-Use Disorder Can Be Part of a Plan to Help Keep Families Together
This week, we share a press release from the Administration for Children and Families, the federal agency that oversees states’ foster care systems and other child welfare programs. This press release describes that
Families as Allies Legislative Update for Feb. 5, 2026
The Mississippi State Legislature introduced bills during this year’s legislative session, and Lt. Governor Hosemann and Speaker White then assigned them to committees. The deadline for legislators to vote bills out of