To Doctors: In Honor of National Physician Week
In honor of National Physician Week, March 26-31, we thank the many doctors who make a difference. To the doctors who care for our children: Thank you for taking the…
March Policy Update
Mississippi legislators voted last week to suspend the session in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Speaker Gunn and Lt. Governor Hosemann will decide when the legislators come back. Before they suspended the session, we were monitoring two bills that were in the Senate Public Health and Welfare committee. One passed out of committee and one did not.
Families: We Support You During the COVID-19 Outbreak
We want you to know that the board and staff of Families as Allies are unconditionally committed to supporting you as we all learn together how to deal with the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak and all that it has brought with it.
Policy Action Alert: IEPS and 504 Plans Could Change
A COVID-19 emergency assistance bill was introduced in the United States Congress yesterday by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. You can read the bill here. Pages 230-231 contain language that directs…
Supporting Each Other in the Most Difficult of Times
“We support each other and work together to make things better for our children” ….. these are the words we use to describe the work of Families as Allies. Never…
Families as Allies Staff Working Remotely
Starting today, our staff will be working remotely as a precautionary measure due to the COVID-19 virus. We can still be reached by phone or email and will respond in…
World Health Organization: Mental Health Considerations for COVID-19 Outbreak
WHO and public health authorities around the world are taking action to contain the COVID-19 outbreak. However, this time of crisis is generating stress in the population. These mental health considerations were developed by the Mental Health Department as support for mental and psychological well-being during COVID-19 outbreak.
Video: New Monthly Parent-to-Parent Coaching and Webinar Sessions
I'm excited to tell you about new monthly coaching and webinar events that we've got for our families and people who work with them to improve systems. Come learn more!
Mississippi Special Master and Proposed Mental Health Coordinator Could Provide Opportunities for Families
Two recent developments—the appointment of a Special Master in a court case against the state of Mississippi and legislation creating a Mental Health Coordinator (SB2610)—may provide opportunities for families.
From the Executive Director: ‘We Support Each Other…’ What Does That Mean?
"We support each other and work together to make things better for our children"....these are the words we use to describe the core work of Families as Allies. What do these…