Autism Acceptance Month: Why Acceptance Is More Than Awareness
In 1970, the Autism Society established April as Autism Awareness Month to help people recognize the signs of autism and learn more about what it is like to live with…
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We’re Seeking Survey Results from Families About ‘Congregate Care’
At the National Federation of Families (NFF), this year’s focus—“The Urgency of Now – Ending Isolation by Creating Effective Community Ecosystems”—reflects the belief that children, youth, and families are best…
A Big Shout Out to the Hinds County MAP Team!
Almost every county in Mississippi has a Multidisciplinary Assessment and Planning (MAP) Team, often known more informally as "Making a Plan" teams. State law designates MAP Teams as the single…
Virtually Celebrate Mississippi’s Newest Parent Peer Support Graduates Friday, Mar. 20, 1:30-2 p.m.
Please come celebrate our most recent class of parent-peer supporters at our virtual graduation celebration this Friday, March 20, 2026, from 1:30 to 2 p.m. This class is eager to…
Join Our Patient-Centered Research Discussion on March 24 at Noon
Do you think patients (or, in the case of children, their families) are the best people to decide the health outcomes that matter the most to them? We at Families…
Families as Allies Legislative Update for March 13, 2026
More bills died in the House and Senate this week because each chamber had to vote on bills from the other chamber by Wednesday, March 11, for those bills to…
Families: Have You Been Told Your Child Needs a Risk Assessment? We Want to Hear From You
One of the most common reasons families call Families as Allies' parent concern line (601-608-7525) is that someone at their child's school has told them they need to get their…
Early Childhood Development Coalition Launches “One Dial Supports a Child” Info Line
The Mississippi Early Childhood Development Coalition (ECDC) held a press conference on March 11 at Child Health Awareness Capitol Day to announce its new campaign, One Dial Supports a Child:…
Let Your Legislators Know Your Position on Opioid Settlement Fund Legislation
We at Families as Allies stand with families who have lost children and other loved ones to opioid overdoses. We stand with families who are no longer together due to…
The Urgency of Now – Ending Isolation by Creating Effective Community Ecosystems
A guest blog from Lynda Gargan, PhD, Executive Director, National Federation of Families 2026 is off to a particularly challenging start for families with loved ones who experience mental health…