Come Celebrate Our Newest Parent-Peer Supporters!
Please join us in honoring the most recent class of parent-peer supporters at our virtual graduation celebration this Friday, January 17, from 1 to 1:30 p.m. The number of parent-peer supporters in…
Jackie Clolinger, right, at a luncheon with the Families as Allies team
A Fond Farewell To Jackie Clolinger
This month, we wish Jackie Clolinger—who is near and dear to us at Families as Allies—the best as she moves on to the next stage in her life journey. Jackie,…
Don’t Miss These Important Medicaid Meetings on Jan. 16th
Mississippi’s Medicaid Beneficiary Advisory Council (MBAC) will meet on Friday, January 16, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Cobb Conference Center inside the Walter Sillers Building at 550 High Street in…
The Mississippi Legislative Session Began This Week, Here’s What We’re Watching
The Mississippi State Legislature began its new session on January 6, 2025. The session lasts 90 days and ends (or adjourns) on April 5 (also known as sine die). Monday, January 19, is…
Families as Allies Invites Additional Board Members
Are you passionate about Families as Allies and our mission? Do you share our belief that families are their children's strongest advocates? Do you want to ensure that Families as…
Position Announcement: Executive Director, Families as Allies
The Board of Directors of Families as Allies announces an opening for the position of Executive Director of the organization. (Download the job description here.) This is an exciting opportunity…
Congratulations and a Fond Farewell to Shayla Knighten
Shayla Knighten, a social work student at Jackson State University, completed her internship with Families as Allies this past semester. We enjoyed Shayla's enthusiasm and willingness to take on new…
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,…