On May 20, Secretary of State Michael Watson issued a notice of public comment hearing to establish the Mississippi Department of Education's (MDE's) "Compliance with State Law Regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion…
Join the Juvenile Justice Town Hall Series for a powerful and collaborative event focused on creating solutions for juvenile justice in our Hinds County community this Saturday, June 14, from…
The conversation usually runs the same way. "Hello, my name is Susan Stearns, and I'm a constituent calling from Oxford. I'm calling to urge the senator to do everything he…
This week, Families as Allies proudly joins our parent organization, the National Federation of Families, in recognizing Children's Mental Health Action Week, taking place May 4–10, 2025. The theme for this…
The Mississippi Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities (MSCCD) issued an urgent action alert in response to a proposal circulating in Washington, D.C., that would drastically cut funding to key programs…
Last week, we shared that Mississippi senators amended House Bill 924 to create an Interagency Coordinating Council for Children and Youth (ICCCY) executive committee comprised solely of state agency heads without…
What do YOU think is most needed in maternal and child mental health? Every state receives federal government dollars to help ensure moms and children are healthy. State health departments…
Our Community Partnership Celebration is always a joyful evening of warmth and fellowship. Every one of you who is part of Families as Allies in any way means so much to us.…
On December 20, 2024, the Division of Medicaid Shared this press release: The Mississippi Division of Medicaid is excited to announce the establishment of a new Beneficiary Advisory Council. The…
The K-12 Mental Health Task Force released its recommendations earlier in October. You can read the full report here. Legislators may use any or all of these recommendations to propose…