Families as Allies continues to follow these bills related to children and families and the systems and issues that affect them. Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann and Speaker Jason White have assigned…
In recent weeks, we have shared with you news stories and our outrage about authorities jailing Mississippians with mental illness simply because they need care during a crisis. Mississippi is…
We're excited to see the National Federation of Families and the National Family Support TA Center launch "Partnering with Families in Behavioral Health," a new online course for behavioral health providers that…
Please join us in honoring the most recent class of parent-peer supporters at our virtual graduation celebration this Friday, March 22, from 1 to 1:30 p.m. The number of parent-peer supporters…
Families as Allies is tracking these bills related to mental health, disabilities and children. The list sorts bills according to their content areas: mental health, child welfare, juvenile justice/criminal justice, education, special…
The federal government mandates that every state has a panel to advise the state education department about special education services. The panel must include parents. Mississippi's Special Education Advisory Panel…
Over the past year, Medicaid restarted yearly redeterminations after the federal government halted them for three years during COVID-19. These two tip sheets tell you things you can do if…
We enjoyed seeing everyone who came to the Capitol on March 12 for Mental Health and Wellness Day and who let your legislators know what matters to you and your…
The Mississippi State Legislature introduced over 2,000 bills in this year's legislative session, and Lt. Governor Hosemann and Speaker White then assigned these bills to committees. The deadline for legislators to vote…
Mental Health and Wellness Day at the Capitol is Tuesday, March 12, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The Mental Health Association of South Mississippi, NAMI Mississippi, the Association of…