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In 1970, the Autism Society established April as Autism Awareness Month to help people recognize the signs of autism and learn more about what it is like to live with…

At this time of year, we at Families at Allies often see an increase in families wondering whether their child needs more support at school, including whether they would benefit…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…