The Life of Ahmaud Arbery
I don't know the words to describe the horror of Ahmaud Arbery being gunned down while jogging. I cannot imagine the heart-wrenching angst his mother is feeling this Mother's Day…
Sharpen your Advocacy Skills and Recognize Great Advocates
Two great advocacy training opportunities are going virtual, and they are free. We encourage everyone to sign up for both. Both also offer opportunities to nominate individuals and/or organizations who…
Ideas for Increased Accountability after the Mississippi Department of Human Services Audit
On May 4, State Auditor Shad White announced in a press release that the Office of the State Auditor's annual single audit of how Mississippi state agencies spend federal money revealed…
Interview: Dr. Allen Richert on Sleep Tips for Children
Dr. Allen Richert is a physician and sleep specialist at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He offered sleep tips for helping kids get better sleep habits, especially during the…
Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week
For the past five years, Families as Allies, in partnership with over thirty other organizations, has organized an event to celebrate Children's Mental Health Awareness Week at the Fondren After…
Update on IEP and 504 Waivers – Our Voices Matter!
We recently alerted you that the same federal bill that created funds for COVID-19 relief also included language that would allow the Secretary of the United States Department of Education…
Time is Up for Being Silent About Mental Health
In 2019 we had the good fortune to meet Katelyn Brown, an amazing young woman who is passionate about children’s mental health. Katelyn is this year’s reigning Miss Presley Heights…
Celebrate Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day on Facebook Live!
Please join us for our next Facebook Live on Thursday, May 7 at 1 PM to celebrate Children's Mental Health Awareness Day. We will be wearing our green and giving…
Families as Allies Conducts First Virtual Leadership Training
Last week we piloted our first virtual leadership training with a group of parents who had previously completed the training in person. We asked them to participate in the pilot to ensure that the quality and integrity of the training.
Facebook Live Town Hall This Wednesday
We spent January 2020 planning how to broaden our outreach. Many of you helped us by sharing your suggestions, including at our New Year Open House. A number of good…