Celebrating Juneteenth and Understanding the Holiday’s Significance
This week, we invite you to join Families as Allies in celebrating Juneteenth, also known as "Freedom Day," "Black Independence Day," and many other names. On June 19, 1865, more…
2024 Mississippi Legislative Recap: What Bills Became Laws?
These are the legislative bills that Families as Allies followed during the 2024 session that the Legislature passed and the governor signed into law. We encourage you to review the entire…
Thanking Jasmine Mclaurin for a Job Well Done
We were delighted that Jasmine Mclaurin, a bachelor's-level social work student at the University of Michigan-Flint, completed her internship with us this past semester. While with us, Jasmine supported families…
Updated ‘Wraparound Process User Guide’ Available to Families in English and Spanish
The National Wraparound Initiative published English and Spanish versions of the revised and updated Wraparound Process User's Guide: A Handbook for Families. The Guide explains what families can expect from Wraparound…
Legislative Update for 4/9/2024
Many bills may die in the House and Senate this week because each chamber has to vote on bills from the other chamber by April 10, 2024, for those bills…
Families as Allies gives Additional Feedback on Civil Commitment Bills
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…
New ‘Partnering with Families’ Training Available from the National Federation of Families and the National Family Support TA Center
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…
Mississippi Legislative Update for March 19, 2024
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…
We Shared These Legislative Recommendations During Mental Health and Wellness Day at the Capitol
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…
Our Legislative Update for March 7, 2024
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…