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Upcoming Events:
Growing the Connection: Promoting Meaningful Family-School Partnerships
January 27
Building relationships based on mutual trust and two-way communication results in school and family partnerships that create strong academic and social/emotional support systems to foster success for all students.
Technology Roundtable: Navigating Mental Health in a Digital World
January 30
A Town Hall Discussion to explore the impact of technology and screen time on youth mental health and well-being.
Partners in Care: Nurturing Identity and Healing in the Foster System
February 4
Sessions will explore the unique challenges faced by foster youth, including maintaining a sense of belonging and identity, as well as the critical role of therapy and mental health supports
Is your child in crisis?
If you’re worried about the safety of your child or the safety of others around your child, the Mississippi Department of Mental Health has certified, 24/7 in-person crisis response services around the state that you can call at 1-877-210-8513.
You can also call 9-1-1 for emergencies.
Have a concern about your child?
If you’re a parent or someone raising a child and you have a concern, you can now call our Parent Concern Line at 601-608-7525 to get help and resources.
Issues with your child's school?
If your child has been sent home from school or you’re having other problems with your school or district, we have resources to help you learn more about your rights and people you can partner with to exercise those rights.
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From Our Blog...
Thanks to Sponsors of Our 2025 Community Celebration. (You Could Be One, Too!)
Our Community Partnership Celebration is always a joyful evening of warmth and fellowship. Every one of you who is part of Families as Allies in any way means so much to us.
Video: Navigating the Mississippi Legislative Process in 2025
This past week, Joy Hogge, executive director of Families as Allies, led a video session on navigating the Mississippi legislative process. Her presentation aimed to help families and organizations understand legislative
MS Development Authority Announces Almost $39 Million Available for Children’s Mental Health
Last Friday, January 17, the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) posted on its website, Facebook page and X feed that it was submitting a proposal to amend its block grant funding so that it could redirect almost
