Mississippi Legislative Update for March 2, 2023
Many bills died on February 28 because it was the deadline for Mississippi state legislators to vote bills out of committee.
Jackson Women for Good Donates to Families as Allies
We are touched and thankful that Jackson Women for Good chose Families as Allies as the nonprofit recipient of its quarterly donation this quarter.
Publishers Weekly Offers Childrens’ Books for Black History Month 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.
Medicaid Changes are Coming: Make Sure You Stay Covered
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.
Families Give Input Into Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Waiver
In partnership with the DOM, we look forward to continuing to look at how real-world experiences of families can inform policy.
Special Education Advisory Panel Meets on February 15 at 10 a.m.
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,…
Mississippi Legislative Update as of 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.
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Waiver: Your Voice Matters
Families as Allies appreciates the DMH and DOM asking for input, and we encourage families to share your ideas, concerns and suggestions.
Congratulations to Our Newest Group of Leadership Training Graduates!
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…
Black History Month: Questions to Contemplate
[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…