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Read more about the article Special Education Advisory Panel Meets November 19

Special Education Advisory Panel Meets November 19

  • Post published:November 6, 2025

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…

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Read more about the article Join ‘Little Lobbyists’ Launch on Nov. 15 in Jackson

Join ‘Little Lobbyists’ Launch on Nov. 15 in Jackson

  • Post published:November 6, 2025

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…

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Read more about the article Still Time to Register for the National Federation of Families Virtual Conference

Still Time to Register for the National Federation of Families Virtual Conference

  • Post published:October 30, 2025

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,…

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Read more about the article Important Mississippi Medicaid Committees Meet 10/17/25

Important Mississippi Medicaid Committees Meet 10/17/25

  • Post published:October 16, 2025

Mississippi’s Medicaid Beneficiary Advisory Council (BAC) will meet on Friday, October 17, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Cobb Conference Center inside the Walter Sillers Building at 550 High Street in…

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Read more about the article Join us for ‘Bringing Everyone Together Around Wraparound Research’ This Friday on ZOOM

Join us for ‘Bringing Everyone Together Around Wraparound Research’ This Friday on ZOOM

  • Post published:September 24, 2025

On Friday, August 15, Families as Allies held a virtual meeting to discuss working together to submit a proposal to the Patient-Centered Outcome Research Institute (PCORI) about how families, youth,…

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Read more about the article Join Us for Parent-Peer Support Graduation on Sept. 19

Join Us for Parent-Peer Support Graduation on Sept. 19

  • Post published:September 18, 2025

Please join us in honoring the most recent class of parent-peer supporters at our virtual graduation celebration this Friday, September 19, from 1 to 1:30 p.m. The number of parent-peer supporters in…

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Read more about the article Join Us: Two More Virtual Discussions about Wraparound Research, Family Stipends Available

Join Us: Two More Virtual Discussions about Wraparound Research, Family Stipends Available

  • Post published:September 17, 2025

On Friday, August 15, Families as Allies held a virtual meeting to discuss working together to submit a proposal to the Patient-Centered Outcome Research Institute (PCORI) about how families, youth,…

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Read more about the article Join us for ‘Bringing Everyone Together Around Wraparound Research’

Join us for ‘Bringing Everyone Together Around Wraparound Research’

  • Post published:August 7, 2025

High Fidelity Wraparound is the care coordination model Mississippi uses to help children experiencing the most significant challenges to help them stay at home with their families. Many families find…

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Read more about the article Critical July Meetings: Medicaid and Disability Law

Critical July Meetings: Medicaid and Disability Law

  • Post published:July 23, 2025

Mississippi's Medicaid Beneficiary Advisory Council (BAC) will meet Friday, July 25, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Cobb Conference Center inside the Walter Sillers Building at 550 High Street…

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Read more about the article Plan Ahead: Youth Justice Summit on Saturday August 2nd

Plan Ahead: Youth Justice Summit on Saturday August 2nd

  • Post published:July 23, 2025

On July 16, the Jackson Advocate shared on its Facebook page that the Hinds County Children’s Coalition will host its annual Youth Justice Summit on Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 9:00 a.m.…

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