Video: Joy Hogge and Wendy Bailey
This week Joy Hogge, executive director of Mississippi Families as Allies, sat down for a chat with Wendy Bailey, the newly appointed executive director of the Mississippi Department of Mental…
Nikki Flippins: As a Woman and a Mom …
Reflections from Nikki Flippins during Women's History Month... On May 17, 2005, I became a mom. It wasn’t in the traditional way, because I adopted my 5-year-old daughter; nonetheless, I…
Families Speak Out on Schools and Mental Health
The National Federation of Families recently surveyed over a thousand families from across the United States about their experiences with education and mental health. We encourage all of you to consider what…
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Cicely Tyson during Black History Month
We've shared with you that our staff and board have spent time thoughtfully considering how we can approach Black History Month as an opportunity to change ourselves throughout the year…
Child Find: When the School Tells Me My Child Needs a Mental Health Assessment or Treatment
Last week we shared with you that we will be providing information about Child Find throughout the month of February. Child Find is a requirement of the Individuals with Disabilities Act…
Black History Month: An Opportunity to Learn We are Alike
Henry Moore, Director of Family-Driven Practice at Families as Allies, authored this blog entry on Cultural Humility and Cultural Reciprocity in recognition of Black History Month. Working at a family-run…
What is Child Find?
Each month for the next five months, Families as Allies is exploring a topic related to the state of Mississippi's procedural safeguards for children receiving special education services. This month…
2021 Legislative Session Begins
Last week legislators came to the capitol to begin the 2021 session. This year’s session is expected to last 90 days and to end or adjourn on April 4th (also…
Thank You for Your Generous #Giving Tuesday Support!
#Giving Tuesday, which took place December 1, is a day that inspires people to collaborate to improve their local communities and give back in helpful and impactful ways to the…
Holiday Hotlines and Chatlines – Mental Health Resources
The Pacific Southwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network published this list of important hotlines and chatlines that we should all have available in case we or a loved one…