Taking the Driver’s Seat: Betty Daniels on Parent Peer Support
For Betty Daniels, parent peer support begins with lived experience. A mother of four who also raised her oldest granddaughter, Daniels knows what it is like to have a child…
The Nollie Jenkins Family Center Builds on a Legacy of Advocacy for Children
For Ellen Reddy, the work of making children feel safe and valued began long before there was a Nollie Jenkins Family Center or a Mississippi Coalition to End Corporal Punishment.…
Living With Grief: How Grant Me Justice Walks Alongside Families After Homicide
When Felecia Marshall lost her daughter Lexi to homicide, she didn't know her grief would eventually connect her with other families facing the same devastating loss. What began as a…
Walking Beside Families: The Power of Parent Peer Support
Parent peer support is built on a simple but powerful idea: Families facing challenges can benefit from someone who has traveled a similar path. In a recent Families as Allies…
‘I Voice My Opinion to Support My Child’: LaRonda Langston’s Journey as a Parent and Advocate
When LaRonda Langston adopted her three children, she knew they needed stability and someone committed to helping them grow. What she didn't realize then was how much she would have…
Families as Allies Legislative Update for Feb. 25, 2026
Families as Allies is tracking these bills related to mental health, disabilities and children. The list sorts bills by content area: education, mental health, child welfare, early childhood, youth court, health care,…
‘What a Wonderful Night’: CPC Thank You and Photo Gallery
Thank you to everyone who came out for our Eleventh Annual Community Partnership Celebration! BRAVO! was brimming with people and overflowing with the joyful spirit of the evening. The evening…
Community Partnership Celebration 2025 Celebrated Families, Partners and Community Leaders for Mississippi’s Children
On Monday, February 24, Families as Allies hosted its annual Community Partnership Celebration, bringing together families, partners, and community leaders to recognize outstanding contributions to supporting children and families in Mississippi.…
Op-Ed: ‘Accountability, real-world outcomes needed in Mississippi mental health system’
This week the Magnolia Tribune published an opinion column by Families as Allies Executive Director Joy Hogge. The column, headlined: "Accountability, real-world outcomes needed in Mississippi mental health system," discussed…
Supporting Those Who Support Parent Peer Supporters – Please Join Us!
Are you a parent or caregiver raising or raising a child aged 0-21 who has mental health or behavioral health challenges? Would you like to use your lived experience to…