This week, we share a press release from the Administration for Children and Families, the federal agency that oversees states' foster care systems and other child welfare programs. This press release describes that…
The Mississippi State Legislature introduced bills during this year’s legislative session, and Lt. Governor Hosemann and Speaker White then assigned them to committees. The deadline for legislators to vote bills out of…
Legislators have introduced hundreds of new bills in the House and Senate since the Mississippi State Legislature convened in early January. To see all the bills introduced, go to the Mississippi…
The Mississippi State Legislature began its new session on January 6, 2025. The session lasts 90 days and ends (or adjourns) on April 5 (also known as sine die). Monday, January 19, is…
Shayla Knighten, a social work student at Jackson State University, completed her internship with Families as Allies this past semester. We enjoyed Shayla's enthusiasm and willingness to take on new…
November is National Family Caregivers Month. According to the Caregiver Action Network (CAN), National Family Caregivers Month is a time to: "Raise awareness of the important role family caregivers play in…
On Tuesday, the nation honored its military veterans. Families as Allies expresses our deep gratitude to all who served and are serving. We also recognize that those in the military,…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 14, 2025 Department of Education Condemned for Ending Support for Students with Disabilities Mississippi Disability Organizations Join National Coalition in Call for Reversal of Layoffs…
The National Federation of Families, Families as Allies' much-loved national organization, posted the update below on its Facebook page earlier this week. Joy Hogge, executive director of Families as Allies…
Families as Allies is excited to share news from the U.S. Supreme Court that will have a powerful impact on the lives of children with disabilities and their families. In…