Families as Allies Legislative Update for March 5, 2026
Many bills died on March 3 because that was the deadline for Mississippi state legislators to vote bills out of committee in the opposite chamber from where they began. The…
Join Us as We Learn to Do Patient-Centered Research Together
Do you want to be part of an exciting and growing community of patients, families, researchers, providers, payors, and policymakers in Mississippi who are learning to conduct medical (including mental…
Reach Out To Your Legislators, They Want to Hear From You
This time of year, we spend a lot of time telling you about the legislative session and different bills that might be important to your family. One reason we do…
Families as Allies Legislative Update for Feb. 25, 2026
Families as Allies is tracking these bills related to mental health, disabilities and children. The list sorts bills by content area: education, mental health, child welfare, early childhood, youth court, health care,…
‘Nothing About Us Without Us’ – Join Us Today at the Capitol
Please join NAMI Mississippi, the Mental Health Association of South Mississippi, the Association of Mississippi Peer Support Specialists, and Families as Allies this morning for Mental Health and Well-Being Day…
This Thursday: Attend the Mississippi Joint Planning and Advisory Council
We hope to see you at the Mississippi Joint Planning and Advisory Council this Thursday, February 12, from 10 a.m. to noon, at Mississippi State Hospital (3550 Highway 468 West,…
Families as Allies Legislative Update for Feb. 11, 2026
Last week, we shared with you that Lt. Governor Hosemann and Speaker White are now placing bills passed out of committee on the calendar for a vote by the entire…
Follow These Steps: Requesting a Special Education Evaluation for Your Child
At this time of year, we at Families at Allies often see an increase in families wondering whether their child needs more support at school, including whether they would benefit…
Federal Government: Medications for Opioid-Use Disorder Can Be Part of a Plan to Help Keep Families Together
This week, we share a press release from the Administration for Children and Families, the federal agency that oversees states' foster care systems and other child welfare programs. This press release describes that…
Families as Allies Legislative Update for Feb. 5, 2026
The Mississippi State Legislature introduced bills during this year’s legislative session, and Lt. Governor Hosemann and Speaker White then assigned them to committees. The deadline for legislators to vote bills out of…