On January 10, the State of Mississippi filed its initial brief in its appeal of the 2016 U.S. v. Mississippi lawsuit, which the State lost in District Court in September 2019. The lawsuit alleges that the Mississippi…
The Mississippi Department of Mental Health put out its Mississippi Youth Programs Around the Clock (MYPAC) proposed permanent policy for public comment on December 17, and the public comment period ends at 5…
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…
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…
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…
The State argues that Dr. Hogan's Order of Appointment cannot amend the Remedial Order and that there are no obligations set forth.
Students from St. Andrews visited Families as Allies for a day of service learning and to share their thoughts and ideas on our mission.
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…
We are delighted that our friend and colleague, Col. Joseph Kinnan, was named the city of Hattiesburg's Veteran of the Year for 2021. Not only does Joe have a long…
November is National Family Caregivers Month. According to the Administration for Community Living, "National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM) is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. It…