Thanksgiving Tips from Moms Living This Life
Thanksgiving is two weeks away. We hope you have a sweet and peaceful holiday with your family. Family gatherings can be delightful. They can also be stressful, sometimes even more…
Join Us for a Virtual Discussion about Wraparound Research: Family Stipends Available
On Friday, August 15, Families as Allies held a virtual meeting to discuss working together to submit a proposal to the Patient-Centered Outcome Research Institute (PCORI) about how families, youth,…
Tips For Talking to Policymakers and Lawmakers
There has been much news over the past few months about budget cuts and changes to government programs for families and children. Many organizations, including Families as Allies, have encouraged…
Education Secretary Linda McMahon Discusses Budget with Congress
On June 3, U.S. Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee about President Trump's proposed education budget and program priorities. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmOVvCAlAoE Secretary McMahon's written opening statement and budget…
Suggestions and Resources for Summer Activities
We know that families are often looking for summer activities and camps this time of the year. This is a running list of links and flyers we have gathered. Some…
Monthly Policy Discussion: Federal Changes to Agencies that Serve Children and Families
We meet virtually on the fourth Wednesday of every month to discuss current policy issues and opportunities to educate policymakers and serve on decision-making committees. These meetings are open to…
How Medicaid/CHIP Helps Children and Youth with Special Heathcare Needs
Families as Allies is honored to be associated with Family Voices through being Mississippi's Family-to-Family Information Center. Family Voices is "a national nonprofit led by families and friends of children and youth…
House Bill 924: Let’s Conversate Before You Legislate
This past week, we joined NAMI-MS, the Association of Mississippi Peer Support Specialists and the Mental Health Association of South Mississippi for Mental Health and Wellness Day at the Capitol.…
Community Partnership Celebration 2025: Your Donations Make a Difference!
Our Community Partnership Celebration is always a wonderful evening of celebration and fellowship. Please join us at BRAVO! Italian Restaurant and Bar on February 24, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. for our…
Ideas to Help with Bullying Prevention
Over the years at Families as Allies, families have consistently called us about how to deal with their children reporting bullying at school. Since school began last August, more families…