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SUMMARY:Waterford Upstart Summer Learning Program
DESCRIPTION: Waterford Upstart \nFamilies are invited to attend a free information session for the Waterford Upstart Summer Learning Program on Sunday\, June 2\, hosted in partnership with Excel by 5. \nThis program helps young children build essential skills in reading\, math\, and science—right from home. It’s designed for families who want to prepare their child for kindergarten\, especially those not enrolled in a traditional preschool. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nLearn how the Waterford Upstart program works\nGet support for early childhood learning at home\nFind out how to access online lessons\, even without a computer or internet\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity to give your child a strong start\, at no cost to your family. \nRegister here>>
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SUMMARY:Parent Caregiver Peer Support
DESCRIPTION:Are you a parent or caregiver raising a child aged 0-21 who has mental health or behavioral health challenges? Would you like to use your lived experience to help another parent on the same journey?\n\nThen\, being a parent peer supporter may be for you! \n\n\nWhat is Parent-Peer Support? Parent-peer support is when a parent or caregiver uses their lived experience to support another parent or caregiver who is going through similar experiences.\n\nWho Can Be a Parent Peer Supporter? A parent-peer supporter is a biological parent\, adoptive parent\, or caregiver with legal custody who is currently raising or has raised a child with these characteristics:\n\nThe child is currently between the ages of 0-21\, or was when they first began having challenges.\nThe child has an emotional\, social\, behavioral\, or substance use disability.\n The child received services in or navigated the mental health or a related system (for example\, a child with an IEP related to behavior issues at school).\n\nHow Do I Become a Parent Peer Supporter? The Department of Mental Health certifies parent-peer supporters in the mental health system.\nUpcoming training:\n\nJuly 14-18\, 2025\n\n\nClick here for the application packet. \n\n\nWho Should Take the Training?\nAny parent or caregiver who is raising a child who has challenges and:\n\nIs interested in working for a community mental health center or another agency certified by the Department of Mental Health. Completing the training does not guarantee you a job\, but it helps ensure you’ll be ready for one.\nIs interested in doing part-time contractual work for Families as Allies. We are building our pool of contractual employees.\nSupports parents in any system. This training will strengthen your skills and help you network with other parent-peer supporters.\nWould like to learn how to support other parents in the same shoes in any child-serving system. We currently have funds to pay training stipends to parents who are—or have been—involved in the youth court system and would like to learn how to support other parents going through the same thing. Contact us at 601-355-0915 or info@faams.org to learn more.\n\n\nCan’t make this Parent/Caregiver Peer Support Training?\nOur upcoming training dates are below: \n\nSeptember 15-19\, 2025\nNovember 17-21\, 2025\nJanuary 12-16\, 2026\nMarch 16-20\, 2026\nMay 11-15. 2026
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/parent-caregiver-peer-support/
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SUMMARY:Una Probadita de Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Be Strong Families \nNuestra serie Una Probadita de Café le ofrece una vista previa de Cafés: ¡las conversaciones estructuradas y de grupos pequeños internacionalmente conocidas de Cafés: Be Strong Families! Únase a nosotros para una sesión gratuita en la que podrá participar en conversaciones entre pares que transforman\, sanan y fortalecen a las familias. \nRegístrate aquí
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/una-probadita-de-cafe-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250718T120000
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SUMMARY:Back to School Book Bag Drive
DESCRIPTION:Community Action of South Mississippi \nCommunity Action of South Mississippi invites families to their Back to School Book Bag Drive on Friday\, July 18\, 2025\, at 12 noon\, located at 500 24th Street\, Gulfport\, MS 39507. \n\nEach child will receive a free backpack filled with school supplies\nA brown bag lunch will be provided with each backpack\nNote: Children must be present to receive supplies\nDistribution will take place while supplies last\n\nCome early and get your student ready for a successful school year!For more information\, contact Community Action of South MS.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/back-to-school-book-bag-drive/
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SUMMARY:Community Health Fair & Back to School Bash
DESCRIPTION:Southside Missionary Baptist Church \nJoin Southside Missionary Baptist Church for their Community Health Fair & Back to School Bash  on Saturday\, July 19\, 2025\, from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at 100 Nashville Ferry Road E.\, Columbus\, MS 39702 \nThis family-friendly event will feature: \n\nFree school supplies and backpacks (while supplies last)\n Free health screenings and wellness resources\n Hygiene kits and dental care items\nVision and medical services are available on-site\n\nGet your family ready for a healthy and prosperous school year—all in one place!
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