In Memory of Judy Heumann, the ‘Mother of the Disability Movement’
March is Women's History Month, and it heartbreakingly began with the death of Judy Heumann, "the mother of the disability movement."
Policy and Legislation Updates as of March 9, 2023
The Mississippi Division of Medicaid published its Intellectual Disabilities/Developmental Disabilities (ID/DD) Waiver renewal for public comment on February 28, 2023.
Mississippi Legislative Update for March 2, 2023
Many bills died on February 28 because it was the deadline for Mississippi state legislators to vote bills out of committee.
Jackson Women for Good Donates to Families as Allies
We are touched and thankful that Jackson Women for Good chose Families as Allies as the nonprofit recipient of its quarterly donation this quarter.
Medicaid Changes are Coming: Make Sure You Stay Covered
Due to COVID19, Medicaid paused renewals, but they’re returning! Don’t wait—update and stay covered! Be sure the state Medicaid office has your current mailing address.
Mississippi Legislative Update as of February 14, 2023
Families as Allies is tracking these bills related to mental health, disabilities and children. Our list sorts bills according to their content areas.
Congratulations to Our Newest Group of Leadership Training Graduates!
Congratulations to the 19 people—including parents, caregivers, MS Families For Kids staff and board, Help Me Grow staff, and MS Thrive ECDC members—who completed "Serving on Groups that Make Decisions…
Legislative Update for February 2, 2023
The Mississippi State Legislature introduced over 2,000 bills in this year's legislative session, and Lt. Governor Hosemann and Speaker Gunn then assigned these bills to committees. The deadline for bills to be…
Families as Allies’ Partnership Award Named in Memory of Jo Turlington
Each year at our Community Partnership Celebration, we honor four individuals or groups who have exemplified our four core values in the past year. We value every child and family, excellence, partnership…
2023 Mississippi Legislative Session Begins
The Mississippi State Legislature began its new session on January 3, 2023. The session lasts 90 days and ends (or adjourns) on April 2 (also known as sine die). Monday, January 16, is…