Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and His Thoughts on ‘Creative Maladjustment’
The United States honors the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the third Monday of every January. He left us with so many lessons to learn. This year…
Families as Allies’ Public Comments on Medicaid Waiver Renewal Applications
Last week we shared with you that the Mississippi Division of Medicaid published a notice about the 2023 renewal of 1915c waiver programs and requested comments and recommendations on those…
Please Join Us In Honoring Our Community Partnership Celebration Award Winners for 2023
Please join Families as Allies for our Community Partnership Celebration Monday, January 23, from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. at Bravo Italian Restaurant. Tickets and sponsorships are still available. During the celebration, we will honor…
Families as Allies’ Partnership Award Named in Memory of Jo Turlington
Each year at our Community Partnership Celebration, we honor four individuals or groups who have exemplified our four core values in the past year. We value every child and family, excellence, partnership…
Mississippi Division of Medicaid Asks for Feedback on Waivers
The Mississippi Division of Medicaid published a notice about the 2023 renewal of 1915c waiver programs and is requesting comments and recommendations on those renewals. Below are some essential points…
2023 Mississippi Legislative Session Begins
The Mississippi State Legislature began its new session on January 3, 2023. The session lasts 90 days and ends (or adjourns) on April 2 (also known as sine die). Monday, January 16, is…
More Recommended Reading: The 12 days of holiday coping – Children with Disabilities
Read practical and helpful tips for coping with the overarching losses we may feel during the holiday season.
Let’s Celebrate Together!
Join us at BRAVO! Italian Restaurant and Bar on January 23, 2023 for our Ninth Annual Community Partnership Celebration (CPC).
Thank You for Your Feedback on our Frequently Asked Questions and Here’s an Update
Based on our most frequent calls and questions we developed a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for our website.
Recommended Reading: Lisa Lightner’s ‘Holidays with a Disabled Child’
We know that the holidays can be stressful, joyful, or sometimes a mixture. Last week we told you we would share resources for coping with the holidays throughout December. This…