#ApartButNotAlone Webinar Series: ADA, OLMSTEAD AND EPSDT: What Do These Letters Mean to Me?
An overview webinar of the importance of family-driven advocacy for a child’s education team and the basic rights families have in the education system.
Webinar: Helping Families Cope with Stress and Anxiety
Online WebinarThe American Psychological Association is helping families cope with stress and anxiety in the wake of COVID-19 by presenting this webinar. The uncertainty of the COVID-19 situation and adapting to working from home full time can bring on a lot of emotions, especially when kids are involved. Join American Psychological Association staff psychologists Dr. Raquel […]
Family Driven Practice Training for Providers
This session supports providers in any system (for example, mental health, health, education, child protection, juvenile justice) who work with families to understand what family-driven practice is and how it benefits families, children, providers and systems as a whole. The session is interactive and gives opportunities to use and work with the concepts. Although the training is focused on providers, families are always encouraged to attend our sessions and we encourage providers to invite families to the session as well.
Virtual Family Support Meeting
Join the staff of Families of Allies and other families on a virtual support call using Zoom. There's no specific agenda—we're just here to check in with each other, discuss problems and concerns and support one another through this emotional time. All are welcome.
#ApartButNotAlone Webinar Series: Supporting the Social/Emotional Health of Young Children
Mental health, just like physical health, can be nurtured in children from a very young age. This webinar gives practical tips on supporting young children’s emotional development and recognizing when young children might need more support. Resources for finding support will be discussed, as will supporting young children during crises like the COVID pandemic. This webinar is appropriate for families, anyone working with families and anyone working in systems that serve families.
Virtual Family Support Meeting
Join the staff of Families of Allies and other families on a virtual support call using Zoom. There's no specific agenda—we're just here to check in with each other, discuss problems and concerns and support one another through this emotional time. All are welcome.
NAMI Mississippi’s 2020 State Conference: June 8-12
Conference CallDue to the coronavirus pandemic, the NAMI Mississippi's 2020 State Conference will be a virtual event from June 8-12, 2020. Assuring Adequate Access Dates: June 8-12, 2020 View the agenda here (PDF).
Virtual Family Support Meeting
Join the staff of Families of Allies and other families on a virtual support call using Zoom. There's no specific agenda—we're just here to check in with each other, discuss problems and concerns and support one another through this emotional time. All are welcome.
Families as Allies Community Conversation
The deaths of Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd and the worldwide protests that followed them made us very mindful of how important it is for us to hear from any and everyone who wants to share with us how we as an organization can help undo racism, fight discrimination and support the civil rights of […]
Coaching and Support – Monthly Session
Join us via Zoom for our monthly Coaching and Support session for parents who are supporting other parents in any system.