Wishing Dr. Linda West Well on Her Retirement
We at Families as Allies are happy for Dr. Linda West as she announces her retirement from Mississippi Families for Kids and her 40-year career in social services. At the…
Medicaid Explores Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers
Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers (CCBHCs) are a relatively new model of providing mental health care through Medicaid. They are required to provide nine key services to people with mental…
Judge Reeves Issues Order in Mental Health Lawsuit Overruling State’s Objection
On Friday, December 3 Judge Carlton Reeves issued his latest order on the matter of the State's objections to the Monitor's first-year budget. In its recent filing the State had argued that the Monitor (Dr.…
Medical Care Advisory Committee Meeting this Friday to Discuss Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics
The Medical Care Advisory Committee meets this Friday. On the agenda are Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs).
CHAMP (Child Access to Mental Health and Psychiatry) in Mississippi Receives National Recognition
The University of Mississippi Medical Center's Child Access to Mental Health and Psychiatry (CHAMP) Project "is a consultation and educational service for pediatric primary care providers in Mississippi." That means ANY pediatrician, family medicine…
State Objects to Monitor’s Proposed Budget in Mental Health Lawsuit; U.S. Files Response
The State argues that Dr. Hogan's Order of Appointment cannot amend the Remedial Order and that there are no obligations set forth.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal School Service Learning Day at Families as Allies
Students from St. Andrews visited Families as Allies for a day of service learning and to share their thoughts and ideas on our mission.
“I Never Knew What Happened to Families”
It can be bittersweet to say good-bye to the interns who work with us. Venise Rankin, a Jackson State student completing her bachelor's degree in social work, finished her semester-long…
Interagency Coordinating Council for Children and Youth Holds Second Meeting for 2021
The Interagency Coordinating Council for Children and Youth (ICCCY) is tasked in Mississippi state law "to serve in an advisory capacity and to provide state-level leadership and oversight to the…
US Dept. of Education Issues Return to School Roadmaps about Child Find and Early Intervention
In response to requests from a diverse group of stakeholders, the US Department of Education recently provided states with two new guidance documents intended to make clear what the expectations and requirements…