Shayla Knighten, a social work student at Jackson State University, completed her internship with Families as Allies this past semester. We enjoyed Shayla's enthusiasm and willingness to take on new…
Thanksgiving is two weeks away. We hope you have a sweet and peaceful holiday with your family. Family gatherings can be delightful. They can also be stressful, sometimes even more…
November is National Family Caregivers Month. According to the Caregiver Action Network (CAN), National Family Caregivers Month is a time to: "Raise awareness of the important role family caregivers play in…
On Tuesday, the nation honored its military veterans. Families as Allies expresses our deep gratitude to all who served and are serving. We also recognize that those in the military,…
The federal government mandates that every state has a panel to advise the state education department about special education services. The panel must include parents. Mississippi's panel will meet virtually on…
Our friend and partner, Susan Stearns, shared this invitation with us: My name is Susan Stearns, and I am a leader of the Mississippi Chapter of Little Lobbyists, a national family-led…
The federal government has been shut down since October 1 because Democratic and Republican lawmakers in Congress cannot agree on a budget. On October 24, 2025, the Mississippi Department of Human Services…
October is Bullying Prevention Month. Here is some updated bullying information we originally shared in November 2023. Bullying is against the law in Mississippi on school property, at any school-sponsored…
There's still time to register for the National Federation of Families Virtual Conference, taking place on November 3, 5, and 7. Register by Monday morning, November 3, to join researchers, administrators,…
On July 23, 2025, the US Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs issued its review of Mississippi's special education system. The report outlines items that Mississippi should implement for…