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Monthly Archives: February 2023

Read more about the article Publishers Weekly Offers Childrens’ Books for Black History Month 2023

Publishers Weekly Offers Childrens’ Books for Black History Month 2023

  • Post published:February 23, 2023

Reading books together opens up meaningful conversations and can help us when we're unsure how to broach subjects we're not used to discussing with our children.

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Read more about the article Medicaid Changes are Coming: Make Sure You Stay Covered

Medicaid Changes are Coming: Make Sure You Stay Covered

  • Post published:February 23, 2023

Due to COVID19, Medicaid paused renewals, but they’re returning! Don’t wait—update and stay covered! Be sure the state Medicaid office has your current mailing address.

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Read more about the article Families Give Input Into Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Waiver

Families Give Input Into Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Waiver

  • Post published:February 23, 2023

In partnership with the DOM, we look forward to continuing to look at how real-world experiences of families can inform policy.

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Read more about the article Special Education Advisory Panel Meets on February 15 at 10 a.m.

Special Education Advisory Panel Meets on February 15 at 10 a.m.

  • Post published:February 14, 2023

The Mississippi Parent Training Information Center shared this notice on its Facebook page: SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISORY PANEL MEETING NOTICE The Special Education Advisory Panel will meet on Wednesday, February 15,…

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Read more about the article Mississippi Legislative Update as of February 14, 2023

Mississippi Legislative Update as of February 14, 2023

  • Post published:February 14, 2023

Families as Allies is tracking these bills related to mental health, disabilities and children. Our list sorts bills according to their content areas.

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Read more about the article Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Waiver: Your Voice Matters

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Waiver: Your Voice Matters

  • Post published:February 14, 2023

Families as Allies appreciates the DMH and DOM asking for input, and we encourage families to share your ideas, concerns and suggestions.

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Read more about the article Congratulations to Our Newest Group of Leadership Training Graduates!

Congratulations to Our Newest Group of Leadership Training Graduates!

  • Post published:February 7, 2023

Congratulations to the 19 people—including parents, caregivers, MS Families For Kids staff and board, Help Me Grow staff, and MS Thrive ECDC members—who completed "Serving on Groups that Make Decisions…

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Read more about the article Black History Month: Questions to Contemplate

Black History Month: Questions to Contemplate

  • Post published:February 7, 2023

[Photo: Dr. Rodney Washington from his Dad Blog in 2020 made us think about how there are still too few narratives about Black men succeeding as professionals and strong dads…

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Read more about the article Calling All Parent Peer Supporters!

Calling All Parent Peer Supporters!

  • Post published:February 7, 2023

The next parent peer support training is March 20-24, 2023. The deadline to apply for this training is February 17, 2023. 

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Read more about the article Feb. 9th Joint Planning Council Meeting Open to All

Feb. 9th Joint Planning Council Meeting Open to All

  • Post published:February 7, 2023

You can attend the Mississippi Joint Planning and Advisory Council virtually or in person on February 9th from 10 a.m. to noon.

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