Families as Allies Live

Every time there's a fifth Wednesday in a month, the Families as Allies team meets to discuss goings-on and answer questions.

Procedural Safeguards

Procedural safeguards may seem like a dry topic, with long explanations and terms that are confusing or hard to understand for your family. Why are procedural safeguards important, and how will they help your child?

Drop In Family Support Time

This hour is open for any family member to drop in for all or some of the time to share any concerns or get feedback from others about handling different situations.

2024 Early Childhood Capitol Day

Join the Mississippi Early Learning Alliance as they host their annual Early Childhood Capitol Day on February 6, 2024. 

Early Intervention: Written State Complaints

Parents of children receiving services from First Steps Early Intervention have important rights. There's a formal process to follow if they disagree about whether the requirements of Part C of the IDEA are being followed. Under Part C of the IDEA, you have the right to file a written state complaint (state complaint) when you want the state lead agency to investigate if the IDEA has been followed.

Early Intervention: Mediation

Mediation is a voluntary process under Part C of the IDEA that brings people together to resolve disagreements. This session will provide information and resources to guide families through this process.

Office Hour

Join The National Federation of Families Office Hours series Preparing the Family Peer Workforce for Systems Transformation and Authentic Family Partnership. This series was developed as a space for family peers to learn about the Five Core Competencies for Certified Family Peer Specialists from subject matter experts and each other.