Critical July Meetings: Medicaid and Disability Law
Mississippi's Medicaid Beneficiary Advisory Council (BAC) will meet Friday, July 25, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Cobb Conference Center inside the Walter Sillers Building at 550 High Street…
Plan Ahead: Youth Justice Summit on Saturday August 2nd
On July 16, the Jackson Advocate shared on its Facebook page that the Hinds County Children’s Coalition will host its annual Youth Justice Summit on Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 9:00 a.m.…
Don’t Miss These Two Medicaid Meetings
Federal law requires every state to have Medicaid beneficiary advisory council (BAC) "that is comprised of: individuals who are currently or have been Medicaid beneficiaries and individuals with direct experience supporting…
DMH 988 and Crisis Lifeline Rules Open for Public Comment
On July 14, 2025, the Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) posted its proposed 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Centers rules with the Mississippi Secretary of State. The public can…
Coordinating Mental Health Services with School Supports
In this month's policy and leadership session, we discussed how Families as Allies can ensure we support families whose children have problems at school. We want to focus on what…
Let DMH Board Know If Its Meetings Should Be Livestreamed
Update 6/27/25: The link to the board email referenced below now works. That email is BoardMentalHealth@dmh.ms.gov. On Tuesday, June 24, Wendy Bailey, executive director of the Mississippi Department of Mental…
Supreme Court Ruling Strengthens Rights of Students with Disabilities
Families as Allies is excited to share news from the U.S. Supreme Court that will have a powerful impact on the lives of children with disabilities and their families. In…
Current Federal Proposals That Could Affect Your Family
This week, we are sharing information about proposed changes at the federal level that could affect your family. We want you to have this information so you can reach out…
Tips For Talking to Policymakers and Lawmakers
There has been much news over the past few months about budget cuts and changes to government programs for families and children. Many organizations, including Families as Allies, have encouraged…
Sharing Juneteenth With All of Our Children
This Thursday is Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. While President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, it wasn't until June 19, 1865,…