Presented by: Joy Hogge, Executive Director, Families as Allies This session will give an overview of some of the challenges families face when their very young (0-8) children start to show emotional and behavioral challenges, as well as practical approaches to supporting families in this situation. Barriers that make it hard for families to recognize […]

Presented by: Nikki Flippins Mental health, just like physical health, can be nurtured in children from a very young age. The webinar gives practical tips on supporting young children's emotional development and recognizing when your children might need more support. Resources for finding support will be discussed, as will supporting young children during crises like […]

There has been a significant jump in the rate of suicide among African American youth. These latest findings reinforce the need for more extensive research into the contributing factors along with greater investment in suicide prevention and intervention strategies that are tailored to the needs of black children and teens. During this webinar the facilitators […]

This webinar will support families in understanding their children's rights and options as schools re-open, especially if their children have IEPs or Section 504 plans. Helpful strategies for communicating with districts and schools will be discussed, as will recent national movements among school board and superintendent associations to limit their liability if their compliance with […]

This training is for parents of young children birth to 8 and other parents who are interested in being Parent/Caregiver Leaders to serve on decision-making groups and committees. There will be 4 consecutive sessions beginning Tuesday, August 4, and running through Friday, August 7. Each session will start at 1:00 pm and will last 1.5 […]

Relias hosts: "What is Racial Trauma?" Racism, whether subtle or direct, has long-term impacts on the mental and behavioral health of Black communities. While COVID-19 and racial injustice protests may have brought on new trauma, years of systematic racism, discrimination, and microaggressions have forced Black communities to live in a constant state of high alert, causing […]

Details: A SAMHSA sponsored webinar developed under contract by the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD) and presented by the National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental will take place Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at 2:00pm Eastern Time called Improving Access to Care Through Creating Certified Family Peer Specialists Across the Lifespan. […]