Assisting and Supporting Parents with Child-Welfare-Involvement with Getting on the Fast Track (online)
Be Strong Families has worked (and is working) with former parents with child welfare involvement to develop resources that support parents whose children are in the foster care system in getting their kids back and keeping them safely at home. In this workshop, staff will learn about the Get on the Fast Track workshop and group support that they can make available to their clients and the benefits that parents report on participating in the workshop.
College Allows Anybody to RISE To The Top!
In the state of Mississippi, college is an option for all, including those individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
Understanding Your Child’s IEP
Join us at "Understanding Your Child's IEP" presented by NFusion Metro. Discover your rights as a parent and gain valuable insights from Families as Allies. Let's work together to advocate for our children's educational success!
Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
Join other parents for a monthly meeting and online gathering to coach and support other parents in any system.
Children and Lead: What We Don’t Know Can Hurt Them
Children under 6 are the most vulnerable to the effects of lead poisoning. The good news is that lead poisoning is 100% preventable.
Heart Work Series: Am I Just Another Number? Healing-centered Re-unification for Young People who are Justice-impacted
The Heart Work Series will meet every Monday in August.
In each session, you’ll hear from national and international leaders working on the frontlines of youth justice, championing healing-centered approaches.
Every Day Counts: Community Conversations on School Attendance
Every Day Counts: Community Conversations on School Attendance
A Listening Session Series Addressing Chronic Absenteeism
Beyond the Hype: What Research Tells Us About Social Media’s Role in Youth Mental Health
Join a panel of leading experts who will explain what scientific research actually says about social media in youth mental health.
Peer-to-Peer and Guardian-to-Child Mental Health Tips: Fostering Supportive Communication and Nurturing Emotional Well-being
Join NTTAC for an insightful exploration into peer-to-peer and guardian-to-child relationship dynamics in a non-judgmental and loving manner.
Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting
The Special Education Advisory Panel will meet on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) in the East Building’s Conference Room, on the 2nd floor, and via Zoom.