Thanksgiving Tips from Moms Living This Life
Thanksgiving is two weeks away. We hope you have a sweet and peaceful holiday with your family. Family gatherings can be delightful. They can also be stressful, sometimes even more…
November is National Family Caregivers Month
November is National Family Caregivers Month. According to the Caregiver Action Network (CAN), National Family Caregivers Month is a time to: "Raise awareness of the important role family caregivers play in…
Honoring Veterans and Supporting the Mental Health of Military Families
On Tuesday, the nation honored its military veterans. Families as Allies expresses our deep gratitude to all who served and are serving. We also recognize that those in the military,…
Special Education Advisory Panel Meets November 19
The federal government mandates that every state has a panel to advise the state education department about special education services. The panel must include parents. Mississippi's panel will meet virtually on…
Join ‘Little Lobbyists’ Launch on Nov. 15 in Jackson
Our friend and partner, Susan Stearns, shared this invitation with us: My name is Susan Stearns, and I am a leader of the Mississippi Chapter of Little Lobbyists, a national family-led…
Get Grocery Help (and Make Your Voice Heard) During SNAP Cuts
The federal government has been shut down since October 1 because Democratic and Republican lawmakers in Congress cannot agree on a budget. On October 24, 2025, the Mississippi Department of Human Services…
Bullying Prevention Resources and Support
October is Bullying Prevention Month. Here is some updated bullying information we originally shared in November 2023. Bullying is against the law in Mississippi on school property, at any school-sponsored…
Still Time to Register for the National Federation of Families Virtual Conference
There's still time to register for the National Federation of Families Virtual Conference, taking place on November 3, 5, and 7. Register by Monday morning, November 3, to join researchers, administrators,…
Mississippi Department of Education Plan’s to Address Special Education Findings
On July 23, 2025, the US Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs issued its review of Mississippi's special education system. The report outlines items that Mississippi should implement for…
Important Mississippi Medicaid Committees Meet 10/17/25
Mississippi’s Medicaid Beneficiary Advisory Council (BAC) will meet on Friday, October 17, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Cobb Conference Center inside the Walter Sillers Building at 550 High Street in…