School-Based Suicide Prevention
National Institute of Mental Health This webinar – hosted by the National Institute of Mental Health – will provide an opportunity for diverse stakeholders, including school administrators, researchers, practitioners, policy makers and funders, to learn about new and innovative practices in school-based suicide prevention, with a particular focus on risk identification, follow up, and referral […]
Educational Options: What’s Available in Mississippi?
Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center Educational choices available to families are growing in Mississippi. Join us for this session. We will discuss the educational options available to families. Register here >>
Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act: After High School
Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center IDEA or 504 services in high school do not guarantee eligibility for accommodations in post-secondary education. Join us and learn how to be prepared for the next phase of education. Register here>>
The Mississippi State Board of Education Meeting
Central High School Location: Central High School Building, 359 N. West St., Jackson, MS, 4th floor Board Room, Jackson, MSMississippi State Board of Education Mississippi State Board of Education meetings can be viewed via live stream. Date: 10 a.m., January 20, 2022 Location: Central High School Building, 359 N. West St., Jackson, MS, 4th floor Board Room
Virtual: Bring Your IEP and Other School Questions
This hour is open for any family member to drop in for all or some of the time to ask questions or get feedback about IEP issues.
Parent Peer Support Conversation for Anyone working with Parent Peer Supporters
This conversation is for anyone working with parents providing peer support to other parents in any system, such as Children's Services Directors, MAP Team Coordinators, Care Coordinators and Center Directors. We will share an overview of Families as Allies' parent peer support training curriculum and ongoing support and training. We want to hear your feedback […]
Families as Allies Board Quarterly Board Meeting
Quarterly board meeting of the board of Families as Allies. All meetings are open to the public and include time for public comments. Public comments can also be emailed to info@faams.org or faxed to 601-355-0919. Register here >>
8th Annual Virtual Community Partnership Celebration and Open House
Families as Allies have touched the lives of many children and families over the past year because of your generous support. This year we're combining our Annual Community Partnership with our Annual Open House into one virtual event. Tickets are free, and sponsorships are available! Register here >> If you or your organization would like […]
Leadership and Policy Discussion
This group focuses on understanding current policy issues and also opportunities for leadership training graduates to serve on decision-making committees. Meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 12 noon. Leadership training graduates are strongly encouraged to attend, but the meetings are open to anyone who is interested in learning more about […]
3rd Annual Teen Dating Violence Awareness Summit: Operation Fearless
Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence Teen dating violence is a problem of epidemic proportions that has plagued our nation for decades. Thousands and even millions of teens around the country, both boys and girls, are abused in one way or another every year. Teens often think some behaviors, like teasing and name-calling, are a “normal” […]