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SUMMARY:Drop In Family Support Time
DESCRIPTION:This hour is open for any family member to drop in for all or some of the time to share any concerns or get feedback from others about handling different situations. We ask anyone who stops by to respect the confidentiality of the group and not share anything discussed in the group outside of the group. \nDoes your school ever call and ask you to come pick up your child who has an IEP because your child is upset? \nHas the school told you to take your child for an evaluation and not bring them back to school until you get an evaluation? \nDo you ever wonder if your child needs an IEP? Does your child have an IEP and you wonder whether or not it is working? \nIf you said yes to any of these questions\, or you have other questions about things going on in your child’s school\, then come join us. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/drop-in-family-support-time-17/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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SUMMARY:Leadership Coaching and Policy Discussion
DESCRIPTION:This group focuses on understanding current policy issues and also opportunities for leadership training graduates to serve on decision-making committees. Leadership training graduates are strongly encouraged to attend\, but the meetings are open to anyone who is interested in learning more about policy. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/leadership-coaching-and-policy-discussion-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230124T130000
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SUMMARY:A Whole Person Approach to Youth and Young Adult Employment Services
DESCRIPTION:National Training & TA Center \nAssisting a young person in securing employment extends far beyond resume writing\, job searches\, and interview preparation\, especially when the young person is navigating mental health challenges. As providers\, it’s often easy to develop priorities for young people based on what we think is best for their lives. However\, disengagement (physically and emotionally) occurs when the young person does not share our priorities\, which can be highly frustrating for the young person\, their support system\, the supporting staff members\, and the employer. \nWhere do we go from here? A successful employment process requires authentic long-term professional relationships. It also requires an in-depth understanding of a young person’s past and how it impacts their present\, in addition to understanding their triggers\, fears\, dreams\, and goals. Effective communication and culturally engaging\, age-specific youth and young adult-led processes\, procedures\, and tools are critical to sustainable success. Join us to learn more and create your plan of action! \nParticipants will: \n\nIncrease their understanding of how mental health and traumas impact employment readiness and employment sustainability.\nIdentify practices that may be promoting YYA employment disengagement outcomes within their organizations and programs.\nLearn about the employment readiness tools and programs implemented by the Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council for young people who are justice-involved and navigating mental health challenges.\nIdentify strategies and a plan of action to enhance YYA employment success in their local communities through interactive peer conversations and role-play activities.\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/a-whole-person-approach-to-youth-and-young-adult-employment-services/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230121T140000
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SUMMARY:Families LEAD Advocacy Academy
DESCRIPTION:Families LEAD \nFamilies LEAD is a collaborative project of the Mississippi Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities\, MS Parent Training & Information (MSPTI) Center\, Mississippi Center for Advanced Medicine (MCAM) with Dr. Victoria Kivlan\, Pediatric Audiologist as the Director of this initiative\, and Toni Hollingsworth\, Project Director of the Mississippi Hearing-Vision Project (MH-VP). \nThe project is funded by a subgrant from the Mississippi State Department of Health. The purpose of the project is to recruit and train family members of children/youth with disabilities and special healthcare needs to become family leaders\, positive advocates\, peer-to-peer supporters and family trainers across the state. \nCurriculum will include: \n\nWhat is Advocacy?\nParenting a Child with a Disability\nSkills for Effective Advocacy\nCommunication and Collaboration\nDispute Resolution\n\nFamilies LEAD has three goals: \n\nRecruit and train family members of children/youth with disabilities and special healthcare needs as Positive Advocates\, Peer-to-Peer Mentors\, Family Trainers\, and/or Family Leaders across the state.\nProvide technical assistance to ten trained Peer-to-Peer Mentors who provide support to matched families across the state.\nSupport Family Leaders\, Family Trainers\, and Peer-to-Peer Mentors to engage in leadership positions locally\, regionally\, and/or at the state level.\n\nFamilies LEAD will achieve its goals by using a three-tier process that trains families to become effective advocates\, serve on groups\, and become leaders. \nThe first tier of training will be the Families LEAD Advocacy Academy held in January. The second tier will be Serving on Groups held in March. And the third tier will be Leading by Convening held in April. \nFor more information about Families LEAD or how to register for upcoming Advocacy Academies\, call (601) 969-0601 or email Brittany Greer\, MSCCD Project Support Coordinator\, at brittany@mspti.org. \nLunch will be provided \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/families-lead-advocacy-academy-2/
LOCATION:CMDSS Buddy Center\, 667 US-51 Suite C\, Ridgeland\, MS\, MS\, 39157\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230118T143000
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SUMMARY:Reframing Language in Behavioral Health Care
DESCRIPTION:National Federation of Families  \nLanguage is a powerful tool that shapes how we see the world and other people. The words we use matter\, as they have the potential to be both empowering and harmful. This is especially true for words used to describe the experiences of people living with mental illness and substance use challenges. During this webinar\, presenters will introduce four new language tools that outline outdated language\, updated language\, and why these changes matter. \nThe presentation will be followed by a panel discussion on how behavioral health care providers can use language to create a more inclusive and respectful environment for families\, older adults\, African Americans\, and LGBTQ+ populations. \nThis webinar is hosted in partnership with the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center\, the African American Behavioral Health Center of Excellence\, the E4 Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Disparities in Aging\, and the Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/reframing-language-in-behavioral-health-care/
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Families LEAD Virtual Advocacy Academy (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:Families LEAD \nFamilies LEAD is a collaborative project of the Mississippi Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities\, MS Parent Training & Information (MSPTI) Center\, Mississippi Center for Advanced Medicine (MCAM) with Dr. Victoria Kivlan\, Pediatric Audiologist as the Director of this initiative\, and Toni Hollingsworth\, Project Director of the Mississippi Hearing-Vision Project (MH-VP). \nThe project is funded by a subgrant from the Mississippi State Department of Health. The purpose of the project is to recruit and train family members of children/youth with disabilities and special healthcare needs to become family leaders\, positive advocates\, peer-to-peer supporters and family trainers across the state. \nCurriculum will include: \n\nWhat is Advocacy?\nParenting a Child with a Disability\nSkills for Effective Advocacy\nCommunication and Collaboration\nDispute Resolution\n\nFamilies LEAD has three goals: \n\nRecruit and train family members of children/youth with disabilities and special healthcare needs as Positive Advocates\, Peer-to-Peer Mentors\, Family Trainers\, and/or Family Leaders across the state.\nProvide technical assistance to ten trained Peer-to-Peer Mentors who provide support to matched families across the state.\nSupport Family Leaders\, Family Trainers\, and Peer-to-Peer Mentors to engage in leadership positions locally\, regionally\, and/or at the state level.\n\nFamilies LEAD will achieve its goals by using a three-tier process that trains families to become effective advocates\, serve on groups\, and become leaders. \nThe first tier of training will be the Families LEAD Advocacy Academy held in January. The second tier will be Serving on Groups held in March. And the third tier will be Leading by Convening held in April. \nFor more information about Families LEAD or how to register for upcoming Advocacy Academies\, call (601) 969-0601 or email Brittany Greer\, MSCCD Project Support Coordinator\, at brittany@mspti.org. \nLunch will be provided \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/families-lead-virtual-advocacy-academy-part-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230117T110000
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SUMMARY:You’re Getting Warmer: How Using a System of Care Self-Assessment Can Improve Mental Health Outcomes for Your State or Community
DESCRIPTION:The National Training and Technical Assistance Center \nThis three-part webinar series will provide an overview of the System of Care Self-Assessment Tool and demonstrate how it can be used to improve outcomes for children and families. Developed by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services over the past five years\, this tool is now publicly available and can be adapted for use by any state\, county\, or tribe. Attendees will learn how the tool can be used to engage cross-sector partners\, youth\, parents\, and caregivers in System of Care planning efforts. Key elements of successful implementation\, state-level considerations\, and anticipated outcomes will also be explored. \nRegister here >> \n  \nSESSION TOPICS \nSession 1: Jan. 17\, 2023 – This session will provide an overview of the assessment and state-level implementation considerations. \nSession 2: Feb. 21\, 2023 – This session will focus on local implementation considerations and strategies for engaging community members in the assessment and action-planning process at the city\, county\, or community level. \nSession 3: Mar. 21\, 2023 – This session will focus on implementing the SOC Self-Assessment in Tribal communities. Topics covered will include best practices for engaging tribal members in the assessment and action planning process and state- and local-level considerations for supporting Tribal communities. \nThis webinar series will provide participants with the knowledge\, resources\, and strategies for successful implementation of an innovative System of Care self-assessment process in their state or community. Handouts and resources will be provided.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/youre-getting-warmer-how-using-a-system-of-care-self-assessment-can-improve-mental-health-outcomes-for-your-state-or-community/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230114T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T040620
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T214320Z
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SUMMARY:Families LEAD Advocacy Academy
DESCRIPTION:Families LEAD \nFamilies LEAD is a collaborative project of the Mississippi Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities\, MS Parent Training & Information (MSPTI) Center\, Mississippi Center for Advanced Medicine (MCAM) with Dr. Victoria Kivlan\, Pediatric Audiologist as the Director of this initiative\, and Toni Hollingsworth\, Project Director of the Mississippi Hearing-Vision Project (MH-VP). \nThe project is funded by a subgrant from the Mississippi State Department of Health. The purpose of the project is to recruit and train family members of children/youth with disabilities and special healthcare needs to become family leaders\, positive advocates\, peer-to-peer supporters and family trainers across the state. \nCurriculum will include: \n\nWhat is Advocacy?\nParenting a Child with a Disability\nSkills for Effective Advocacy\nCommunication and Collaboration\nDispute Resolution\n\nFamilies LEAD has three goals: \n\nRecruit and train family members of children/youth with disabilities and special healthcare needs as Positive Advocates\, Peer-to-Peer Mentors\, Family Trainers\, and/or Family Leaders across the state.\nProvide technical assistance to ten trained Peer-to-Peer Mentors who provide support to matched families across the state.\nSupport Family Leaders\, Family Trainers\, and Peer-to-Peer Mentors to engage in leadership positions locally\, regionally\, and/or at the state level.\n\nFamilies LEAD will achieve its goals by using a three-tier process that trains families to become effective advocates\, serve on groups\, and become leaders. \nThe first tier of training will be the Families LEAD Advocacy Academy held in January. The second tier will be Serving on Groups held in March. And the third tier will be Leading by Convening held in April. \nFor more information about Families LEAD or how to register for upcoming Advocacy Academies\, call (601) 969-0601 or email Brittany Greer\, MSCCD Project Support Coordinator\, at brittany@mspti.org. \nLunch will be provided \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/families-lead-advocacy-academy/
LOCATION:Ability Works\, 613 Pegram Drive\, Tupelo\, MS\, MS\, 38801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T040620
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T202141Z
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SUMMARY:NTTAC Event: Dismantling the Foster Care-to-Prison Pipeline
DESCRIPTION:National Training & TA Center for Child\, Youth\, & Family Mental Health \nThe term “foster care-to-prison pipeline” refers to the pathways that position children and youth in the foster care system to be far more likely than their peers to experience incarceration and justice system involvement. According to the Juvenile Law Center\, 90% of youth with five or more foster placements will enter the justice system. In a separate study from the University of Chicago\, over half of foster youth reported being arrested\, spending the night in a correctional facility\, or being convicted of a crime. Youth of color and LGBTQ+ youth\, who are overrepresented in the foster care system\, are disproportionately impacted by these outcomes. \nBy engaging in courageous conversations\, participants will learn how the foster care-to-prison pipeline impacts youth and families within systems of care. Further\, participants will be inspired by the lived experience of presenters Yusef Preseley and Marquen Teetz. They will be called to action as the webinar asks them to imagine ways of dismantling the foster care-to-prison pipeline in their local communities. \nSession Duration: 90 minutes \n\n\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/nttac-event-dismantling-the-foster-care-to-prison-pipeline/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230111T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T040620
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SUMMARY:Families LEAD Virtual Advocacy Academy (Part 1)
DESCRIPTION:Families LEAD \nFamilies LEAD is a collaborative project of the Mississippi Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities\, MS Parent Training & Information (MSPTI) Center\, Mississippi Center for Advanced Medicine (MCAM) with Dr. Victoria Kivlan\, Pediatric Audiologist as the Director of this initiative\, and Toni Hollingsworth\, Project Director of the Mississippi Hearing-Vision Project (MH-VP). \nThe project is funded by a subgrant from the Mississippi State Department of Health. The purpose of the project is to recruit and train family members of children/youth with disabilities and special healthcare needs to become family leaders\, positive advocates\, peer-to-peer supporters and family trainers across the state. \nCurriculum will include: \n\nWhat is Advocacy?\nParenting a Child with a Disability\nSkills for Effective Advocacy\nCommunication and Collaboration\nDispute Resolution\n\nFamilies LEAD has three goals: \n\nRecruit and train family members of children/youth with disabilities and special healthcare needs as Positive Advocates\, Peer-to-Peer Mentors\, Family Trainers\, and/or Family Leaders across the state.\nProvide technical assistance to ten trained Peer-to-Peer Mentors who provide support to matched families across the state.\nSupport Family Leaders\, Family Trainers\, and Peer-to-Peer Mentors to engage in leadership positions locally\, regionally\, and/or at the state level.\n\nFamilies LEAD will achieve its goals by using a three-tier process that trains families to become effective advocates\, serve on groups\, and become leaders. \nThe first tier of training will be the Families LEAD Advocacy Academy held in January. The second tier will be Serving on Groups held in March. And the third tier will be Leading by Convening held in April. \nFor more information about Families LEAD or how to register for upcoming Advocacy Academies\, call (601) 969-0601 or email Brittany Greer\, MSCCD Project Support Coordinator\, at brittany@mspti.org. \nLunch will be provided \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/families-lead-virtual-advocacy-academy-part-1/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230113T163000
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Training
DESCRIPTION: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 help another parent who is on the same journey?  \nThen being a parent peer supporter may be for you! \nWhat is Parent Peer Support? Parent peer support is a parent/caregiver or using their lived experience to support another parent/caregiver who is going through similar experiences. \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. Families as Allies conducts virtual training for the certification. These are the dates of upcoming trainings: \n\nJanuary 9-13. 2023 – Virtual Training (Application Deadline: December 5\, 2022)\nMarch 20-24\, 2023 – Virtual Training (Application Deadline: February 17\, 2023)\nMay 15-19\, 2023 – Virtual Training (Application Deadline: April 14\, 2023)\n\nClick here for the application packet. \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 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/peer-support-training-6/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230105T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230105T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T040620
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SUMMARY:Drop In Family Support Time
DESCRIPTION:This hour is open for any family member to drop in for all or some of the time to share any concerns or get feedback from others about handling different situations. We ask anyone who stops by to respect the confidentiality of the group and not share anything discussed in the group outside of the group. \nDoes your school ever call and ask you to come pick up your child who has an IEP because your child is upset? \nHas the school told you to take your child for an evaluation and not bring them back to school until you get an evaluation? \nDo you ever wonder if your child needs an IEP? Does your child have an IEP and you wonder whether or not it is working? \nIf you said yes to any of these questions\, or you have other questions about things going on in your child’s school\, then come join us. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/drop-in-family-support-time-16/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221228T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221228T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T040620
CREATED:20220315T153730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T175747Z
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SUMMARY:Leadership Coaching and Policy Discussion
DESCRIPTION:This group focuses on understanding current policy issues and also opportunities for leadership training graduates to serve on decision-making committees. Leadership training graduates are strongly encouraged to attend\, but the meetings are open to anyone who is interested in learning more about policy. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/leadership-training-graduates-coaching-and-support-group-18/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T040620
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SUMMARY:I Don't Know How to Have a Happy Holiday: Grieving During the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:Center for Resilient Families at Arizona State University & The National Child Traumatic Stress Network \n\nIn this “I Don’t Know How” Series presented by the Center for Resilient Families at Arizona State University & The National Child Traumatic Stress Network\, we explore difficult topics to equip parents with the tools to navigate and provide support for various mental health conditions.\n\n\nJoin us Thursday\, December 15th at 1:00 pm ET/10:00 am PT\, for “I Don’t Know How to Have a Happy Holidays.” We’ll hear from providers who are working with bereaved parents and caregivers as well as a parent advocate to explore personal experiences faced by parents whose families are struggling with grief and loss this holiday season and talk with providers who help youth and families cope with those feelings. \n\n\nYou can register for the webinar here: https://bit.ly/3Hm0Mnj
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/i-dont-know-how-to-have-a-happy-holiday-grieving-during-the-holidays/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T040620
CREATED:20221207T155834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T155947Z
UID:10001469-1670929200-1670932800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Section 504\, ADAA and Children with Disabilities or Special Health Care Needs: What Parents Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center \nWhen people think about educating students with disabilities\, the first thing that may come to mind is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Although students can receive accommodations\, related services\, and special education under both Section 504 and IDEA\, the two laws vary in a number of important ways. This presentation will provide parents with information to help them understand the law and what it means to their child. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/section-504-adaa-and-children-with-disabilities-or-special-health-care-needs-what-parents-need-to-know-3/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T040620
CREATED:20221207T161814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T161814Z
UID:10001470-1670499000-1670502600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Tips for Effective IEP Meetings: Before\, During and After
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center \nIt’s hard to remember everything you need to know for an IEP meeting. Join Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center and learn steps on how to prepare before\, during and after the meeting. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/tips-for-effective-iep-meetings-before-during-and-after/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T040620
CREATED:20220907T205605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T190129Z
UID:10001442-1669896000-1669896000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Drop In Family Support Time
DESCRIPTION:This hour is open for any family member to drop in for all or some of the time to share any concerns or get feedback from others about handling different situations. We ask anyone who stops by to respect the confidentiality of the group and not share anything discussed in the group outside of the group. \nDoes your school ever call and ask you to come pick up your child who has an IEP because your child is upset? \nHas the school told you to take your child for an evaluation and not bring them back to school until you get an evaluation? \nDo you ever wonder if your child needs an IEP? Does your child have an IEP and you wonder whether or not it is working? \nIf you said yes to any of these questions\, or you have other questions about things going on in your child’s school\, then come join us. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/drop-in-family-support-time-15/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221115T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T040620
CREATED:20221107T125123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T125123Z
UID:10001467-1668526200-1668531600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:KNOW YOUR RIGHTS! K-12 Education Civil Rights Community Town hall
DESCRIPTION:The National Action Network Western Regional Education Taskforce in Coalition with Black Student Advocate\, Black Men & Black Women United\, and The Las Vegas Alliance of Black School Educators\, MLK commUNITY & Circle of Life Development Foundation are proud to host and support this empowering session with the Office for Civil Rights. \nDid you know the US Department of Education has an Office for Civil Rights? The Office for Civil Rights enforces several Federal civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination in programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance from the Department of Education. \nJoin us for a community town hall to learn about how the Office for Civil Rights ensures equal access to education and promotes educational excellence throughout the nation through vigorous enforcement of civil rights. \nExpected outcomes: \n\nUnderstanding the Office for Civil Rights and their work\nAbility to identify and report discrimination in schools\nEmpowering information\, resources\, and tools related to K-12 Education Civil Rights\n\n\nThere will be a call to action led by the coalition at the end of this meeting!\n\nRegister here >> \nPlease send questions to have answered by the Office for Civil Rights or any questions you may have about this event to the session moderator: \nChristina Laster\nNational Action Network\nWestern Regional Education Director\nchristina@theboldauthority.com \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/know-your-rights-k-12-education-civil-rights-community-town-hall/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221114T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221118T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T040620
CREATED:20220131T145737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T123831Z
UID:10001060-1668414600-1668789000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Peer Support Training
DESCRIPTION: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 help another parent who is on the same journey?  \nThen being a parent peer supporter may be for you! \nWhat is Parent Peer Support? Parent peer support is a parent/caregiver or using their lived experience to support another parent/caregiver who is going through similar experiences. \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. Families as Allies conducts virtual training for the certification. These are the dates of upcoming trainings: \n\nNovember 14-18\, 2022 – Virtual Training (Application Deadline: October 17\, 2022)\nJanuary 9-13\, 2023 – Virtual Training (Application Deadline: December 5\, 2022)\nMarch 20-24\, 2023 – Virtual Training (Application Deadline: February 17\, 2023)\nMay 15-19\, 2023 – Virtual Training (Application Deadline: April 14\, 2023)\n\nClick here for the application packet. \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 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/peer-support-training-5/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221103T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221103T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T040620
CREATED:20221101T221141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T141817Z
UID:10001465-1667484000-1667484000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:OSEP Discipline & Behavior Guidance Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Office of Special Education Programs \nPlease join OSEP staff on November 3rd at 2pm (CDT) for a presentation and discussion regarding the Department’s recently released\, Guidance to Help Schools Support Students with Disabilities and Avoid Disparities In the Use of Discipline. A general overview of the guidance package will be presented and key topics will be discussed\, including informal removals and longstanding practices that have resulted in high rates of exclusionary discipline for children with disabilities\, particularly children with disabilities of color. Additionally\, technical assistance resources will be shared to support OSEP’s goal of shifting from an overreliance on exclusionary discipline to one of prevention and proactive attention to address the behavioral needs of children with disabilities. Time will be reserved for discussion and questions. \nOSEP will highlight three documents within the guidance package: \nDear Colleague Letter on Implementation of IDEA Discipline Provisions by OSEP Director Valerie C. Williams \nQuestions and Answers Addressing the Needs of Children with Disabilities and IDEA’s Discipline Provisions \nPositive Proactive Approaches to Supporting Children with Disabilities: A Guide for Stakeholders \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/osep-discipline-behavior-guidance-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221103T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221103T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T040620
CREATED:20220907T205310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T185912Z
UID:10001441-1667476800-1667476800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Drop In Family Support Time
DESCRIPTION:This hour is open for any family member to drop in for all or some of the time to share any concerns or get feedback from others about handling different situations. We ask anyone who stops by to respect the confidentiality of the group and not share anything discussed in the group outside of the group. \nDoes your school ever call and ask you to come pick up your child who has an IEP because your child is upset? \nHas the school told you to take your child for an evaluation and not bring them back to school until you get an evaluation? \nDo you ever wonder if your child needs an IEP? Does your child have an IEP and you wonder whether or not it is working? \nIf you said yes to any of these questions\, or you have other questions about things going on in your child’s school\, then come join us. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/drop-in-family-support-time-14/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221026T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221026T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T040620
CREATED:20220315T153305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T175547Z
UID:10001386-1666785600-1666789200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Leadership Coaching and Policy Discussion
DESCRIPTION:This group focuses on understanding current policy issues and also opportunities for leadership training graduates to serve on decision-making committees. Leadership training graduates are strongly encouraged to attend\, but the meetings are open to anyone who is interested in learning more about policy. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/leadership-training-graduates-coaching-and-support-group-17/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221006T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221006T153000
DTSTAMP:20260424T040620
CREATED:20220919T183115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T183402Z
UID:10001456-1665066600-1665070200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Family Connections
DESCRIPTION:National Family Support Technical Assistance Center \n\n\n“Family Connections” is a virtual community for parents and caregivers who support loved ones facing substance use and/or mental health challenges. Families tell us they need credible resources\, guidance on accessing help\, and the opportunity to connect with others facing similar challenges. Monthly gatherings will focus on a specific topic\, provide tips and tools\, and offer the opportunity to network with other families. \nFamily Connections take place the first Thursday of every month at 1:30 p.m. ET. Join us October 6th from 1:30 – 2:30 pm for Be Strong and Carry On with Dana Asby\, Program Specialist for the National Federation of Families and the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center. \nDescription: If there’s anything we’ve learned over the past few years\, it’s that stress — and its ongoing effects — do not discriminate. It doesn’t care who you are\, what you need to get done\, or that you need to get back to sleep so you can work tomorrow. Keeping “calm” doesn’t always help you “carry on\,” but strengthening your knowledge about stress\, understanding its physical effects\, and building new routines to interrupt the stress response cycle can give you a stronger foundation\, so you are strong enough to carry on. \nLearn how you and your family can stay “present” during times of uncertainty and increasing stress. Join us for a conversation and stress-reduction practice session with our own Dana Asby\, project specialist for NFSTAC and the Federation of Families. Dana is a developmental and educational psychology researcher and author\, as well as mental health and transformational leadership educator. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nParticipants will understand the various types of stress and resulting effects on the mind\, body\, and spirit\, plus what happens when a stress-response cycle never turns “off.”\nParticipants will learn how to gradually build or rebuild healthy habits and routines that can change their day and benefit parents\, caregivers\, and their family members.\nAcceptance Focus: Participants will learn why accepting and addressing daily stressors is a useful tool to build the formula that works for them — by recognizing that they can develop full control of their own reactions to stressors.\n\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/family-connections-3/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221006T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221006T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T040620
CREATED:20211213T174439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T204848Z
UID:10001033-1665057600-1665057600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Drop In Family Support Time
DESCRIPTION:This hour is open for any family member to drop in for all or some of the time to share any concerns or get feedback from others about handling different situations. We ask anyone who stops by to respect the confidentiality of the group and not share anything discussed in the group outside of the group. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/drop-in-family-support-time-12/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221004T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221004T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T040620
CREATED:20220921T223002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T223002Z
UID:10001462-1664899200-1664906400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Suicide Prevention & Postvention
DESCRIPTION:NFusion Metro Hand and Hand \nThe purpose of this event is to bring awareness to suicide and ways that the community\, professionals and stakeholders can work together in order to help one another. \nLocation: TBA prior to the event. \nFor more information or to RSVP\, please call (769)233-7429.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/suicide-prevention-postvention/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220928T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220928T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T040620
CREATED:20220519T195241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T175426Z
UID:10001411-1664366400-1664370000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Leadership Coaching and Policy Discussion
DESCRIPTION:This group focuses on understanding current policy issues and also opportunities for leadership training graduates to serve on decision-making committees. Leadership training graduates are strongly encouraged to attend\, but the meetings are open to anyone who is interested in learning more about policy. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/leadership-coaching-and-policy-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220927T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220927T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T040620
CREATED:20220920T173902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T192656Z
UID:10001457-1664280000-1664280000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Bullying Prevention: How Parents and Families Can Help
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center\n\nOctober is National Bullying Prevention Month and everyone can do something to help prevent bullying; individuals\, schools\, and communities each have an important role! Bullying is real. It happens every day. Bullying hurts\, emotionally and physically. Sometimes bullying even kills. But YOU can help the kids in your life to stop school bullying. We have the power to make a difference. Every adult who is raising a child can help in the effort to eliminate bullying by talking honestly and openly with that child about bullying experiences at school. Join us to learn what you can do as we discuss ways other family members are helping to stop school bullying. \n\n\nPresented by: Patty Gautier\, Family\, Data & Dissemination Coordinator\, REACH MS \n\n\n\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/bullying-prevention-how-parents-and-families-can-help-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220927T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T040620
CREATED:20220919T182324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T182324Z
UID:10001455-1664272800-1664276400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Getting and Keeping the First Job
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center \nParticipants will learn the importance of disability self-awareness\, how families can help youth with career planning\, and strategies to navigate resumes\, job interviews\, and job accommodations. Particular attention is paid to the role of families in the career exploration and job hunting process. The message of the session is simple: families who understand the world of work and who maintain high expectations of their youth can play a pivotal role in the employment success of youth with disabilities. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/getting-and-keeping-the-first-job-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220922T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220922T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T040620
CREATED:20220921T220000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T220045Z
UID:10001460-1663855200-1663858800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:What is LFPP and How Can It Help You?
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the work of the Family Voices Leadership in Family and Professional Partnerships (LFPP) program and how to access its resources and offerings! LFPP assists family organizations\, Title V agencies\, and other partners in the field. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/what-is-lfpp-and-how-can-it-help-you/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220922T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T040620
CREATED:20220914T230223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T230223Z
UID:10001454-1663840800-1663844400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Independent Living: Here We Come!
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center \nPreparing for independent living is an exciting time in any youth’s journey towards adulthood. For youth with disabilities and their families\, this is a time filled with questions and challenges. Join us as we explore a skills checklist to help parents and youth know where they are and what they need to work on in their journey to independent living. We will talk about the importance of self-advocacy and what families/parents can do to help youth and young adults with planning for the future. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/independent-living-here-we-come-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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