Event by Mississippi Department of Mental Health This 6.5-hour training gives adults who regularly interact with youth the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to adolescents (ages 12-18) who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care. The new virtual delivery […]
NTTAC Event: Building Bridges of Hope - Community of Practice Series Supporting children and youth with high emotional and behavioral needs is often lonely, overwhelming, complex and not well-understood. How as a caregiver do you navigate school services, child welfare, and other involved systems to get the support you need for your child? How as […]
It can be challenging as a family to know what your options are and how to think through them if you have a disagreement with the school district about a special education issue. This webinar will review your options if you want to seek a formal resolution with the district related to your child's IEP. […]
Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center Childcare and the Americans with Disabilities Act Parents often struggle with finding childcare if their child has a disability. This presentation will explain the law and help parents prepare for the process of finding appropriate childcare. Register here>>
Join us via Zoom for our monthly Coaching and Support session for parents who are supporting other parents in any system.
Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center Parent Advocacy Academy (Part 1) Having a Child with a Disability can be challenging. Your child’s IEP and how to monitor it can be confusing. How to be the best advocate for your child, the importance of communication and how to resolve conflicts are important pieces of this puzzle. […]
The Interagency Coordinating Council for Children and Youth (ICCCY) is statutorily mandated to oversee the system of care for children's mental health in Mississippi. The Council meets twice annually. All meetings are open to the public and include opportunities for public comment. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. Register here >>
Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center Mapping Dreams: Transition to Adulthood Mapping Dreams: Transition to Adulthood is a training that introduces families to concepts of transition planning. The training provides strategies for what parents and youth can do to help plan for the student’s transition from high school to adult employment, postsecondary education or training, […]
NTTAC Event: Building Bridges of Hope - Community of Practice Series Supporting children and youth with high emotional and behavioral needs is often lonely, overwhelming, complex and not well-understood. How as a caregiver do you navigate school services, child welfare, and other involved systems to get the support you need for your child? How as […]
This training is for parents, caregivers and staff members who are interested in learning to serve on decision-making groups and committees. There will be 2 sessions, and each session will last 2.5 hours. Participants must attend all sessions for the entire session in order to receive their certificate. They also must be able to join […]