Dad Blog: Chokwe Antar Lumumba On Being a Father
Throughout the month of June, dads have shared their experiences and their challenges with us. Each of them has been touched by and believe in our mission and vision: that…
Dad Blog: Sheldon Smith on Being Active with His Kids and Talking about Race
In our continuing series on dads in time for Father's Day this June, we spoke with Sheldon Smith on how he approaches fatherhood. Sheldon Smith has served his country as…
Help Us Celebrate Dads in June
During the month of June, Families as Allies would like to join with all of you in learning more about the dads in all of your lives. But we can’t…
Sharpen your Advocacy Skills and Recognize Great Advocates
Two great advocacy training opportunities are going virtual, and they are free. We encourage everyone to sign up for both. Both also offer opportunities to nominate individuals and/or organizations who…
Families as Allies Conducts First Virtual Leadership Training
Last week we piloted our first virtual leadership training with a group of parents who had previously completed the training in person. We asked them to participate in the pilot to ensure that the quality and integrity of the training.
Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee Passes SB 2610-The Rose Isabel Williams Mental Health Reform Act of 2020
The Senate Public Health and Welfare committee passed SB 2610, The Rose Isabel Williams Mental Health Reform Act of 2020, out of committee yesterday. It will now go to the…
Judge Reeves names Special Master
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, v. STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, Defendant. ORDER APPOINTING SPECIAL MASTER Judge Carlton Reeves has issued his order appointing a special master in this case. Judge Reeves…
Hattiesburg Leadership Training–POSTPONED
As a precaution, we are postponing this leadership training. We are closely monitoring the situation related to the COVID-19 virus to determine the best time to reschedule and will post…
MERIDIAN LEADERSHIP TRAINING
MERIDIAN PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS: DO YOU WANT TO USE YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS? This training is for parents and caregivers who are interested in being Parent/Caregiver Leaders to serve on decision-making…
Everyone Is Invited! Come to our New Year’s Open House!
Come to our 6th annual New Year's Open House on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 from 4:30 PM – 7 PM. Join us as we celebrate another year of working together.…