Wishing Dr. Linda West Well on Her Retirement
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…
Medicaid Explores Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers
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…
CHAMP (Child Access to Mental Health and Psychiatry) in Mississippi Receives National Recognition
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…
State Objects to Monitor’s Proposed Budget in Mental Health Lawsuit; U.S. Files Response
The State argues that Dr. Hogan's Order of Appointment cannot amend the Remedial Order and that there are no obligations set forth.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal School Service Learning Day at Families as Allies
Students from St. Andrews visited Families as Allies for a day of service learning and to share their thoughts and ideas on our mission.
Interagency Coordinating Council for Children and Youth Holds Second Meeting for 2021
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…
Hattiesburg American: Joe Kinnan, Hattiesburg’s Veteran of the Year
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
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…
Mississippi Youth Programs Around the Clock (MYPAC) Update
The Mississippi Department of Mental Health filed temporary Mississippi Youth Programs Around the Clock (MYPAC) standards on October 14, 2021. Due to the nature of a temporary filing, no public…
A Welcoming Halloween for All
The holidays can be fun and sweet. They can also be stressful and nerve-wracking, especially when your child has a disability or other challenges that make it harder or more…