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SUMMARY:What Oxford University Research says about Youth Peer Support
DESCRIPTION:Hear from youth about the importance of peers helping peers and what the research shows to support that message.\nPresenter: Martin Rafferty – Youth ERA \nClick Here to Register >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/what-oxford-university-research-says-about-youth-peer-support/
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Procedural Safeguards
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project \nProcedural safeguards may seem like a dry topic\, with long explanations and terms that are confusing or hard to understand to your family. Why are procedural safeguards important and how will they help your child? Procedural safeguards are the rights that protect you. When you know your rights\, you’re able to be an equal participant in your child’s educational process and you know what to do when something isn’t working. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/procedural-safeguards/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T093000
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SUMMARY:Steps for Success: Making IEP Meetings Work
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project \nDo you often leave your child’s IEP meeting feeling as if your concerns were not heard or addressed and that nothing has changed? You may be missing one of the steps covered in this training. Join to learn how you can avoid some of the most common hurdles and how to have more productive IEP meetings and better outcomes for your child. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/steps-for-success-making-iep-meetings-work-7/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230510T120000
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SUMMARY:Moving from Awareness to Acceptance: An Intimate Conversation with Karl and Kathy Dennis
DESCRIPTION:Join NFF as Karl and Kathy Dennis discuss their journey to create acceptance for all children and families through unconditional care and this approach’s positive social justice implications.\n\nPresenters: Lynda Gargan\, Ph.D. – Executive Director\, National Federation of Families; Karl and Kathy Dennis\, Pioneers and Advocates for Acceptance through Unconditional Care.\n\nClick Here to Register  >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/moving-from-awareness-to-acceptance-an-intimate-conversation-with-karl-and-kathy-dennis/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230509T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T223349
CREATED:20230502T221922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T232740Z
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SUMMARY:Well Beyond Medicine: Implementing School-Based Behavioral Health Programs
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, May 9\, 2023\, Nemours Children’s Health will host a virtual convening focused on school-based behavioral health. Invitees will include national pediatric and behavioral health organizations\, content experts\, federal agency staff and officials\, grantees of relevant federal programs\, representatives of state and local agencies\, philanthropic organizations\, and other interested stakeholders. We will discuss implementation of the various school-based behavioral health provisions included in the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (P.L. 117-159) and Consolidated Appropriations Act\, 2023 (P.L. 117-328). \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/well-beyond-medicine-implementing-school-based-behavioral-health-programs/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T223349
CREATED:20230424T182500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T182555Z
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SUMMARY:Family Connections: Navigating Family Support
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center\, “Family Connections” is a virtual community for parents and caregivers who support loved ones facing substance use and/or mental health challenges. \nFamilies tell us they need credible resources\, guidance on accessing help\, and the opportunity to connect with others facing similar challenges. Monthly gatherings focus on a specific topic\, provide tips and tools\, and offer the opportunity to network with other families. Family Connections takes place the first Thursday of every month at 1:30 p.m. ET*. (*1:30pm ET/12:30pm CT/10:30am PT.) \n\n\n\n\nOn May 4th\, Family Connections takes on “Navigating Family Support.” \nThe past few years have taken a toll on the mental health of many across the country\, especially youth. In February of this year\, the Center for Disease Control released new data showing that “mental health among students overall continues to worsen\, with more than 40% of high school students feeling so sad or hopeless that they could not engage in their regular activities for at least two weeks during the previous year.“ \nWe believe parents and caregivers are the subject matter experts when it comes to their own child. But being a subject matter expert also means we need to stay on top of new ideas\, skills\, and tools. There’s so much available online that it can be hard to discern what’s reliable and what’s not. We’ll introduce you to a new online resource created by leading mental health experts with evidence-based content — giving parents/guardians the knowledge and tools to support youth while strengthening their own mental health. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nParticipants will learn how to find and access vetted\, evidence-based resources on mental health and tools to support their families.\nParticipants will learn to couple their lived experience with education and knowledge as their children who experience/experienced mental health challenges enters different stages of development.\nAcceptance Factor: By accessing reliable information\, knowledge\, and skills\, parents and caregivers are better able to support\, advocate\, and act for their child at every stage of development.\n\nRegister here >> \nThis event is free and open to all families\, parents\, caregivers\, and to the family workforce\, organizations and communities that support them. You can also request No-Cost Technical Assistance or Training from NFSTAC at: www.nfstac.org/request-ta. \nThe National Family Support Technical Assistance Center of Excellence (COE) Grant #1H79F6000160-Fam-CoE is funded by SAMHSA. The National Family Support Technical Assistance Center is led by the National Federation of Families.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/family-connections-navigating-family-support/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T223349
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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-19/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T223349
CREATED:20230327T182426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T182426Z
UID:10001229-1683198000-1683203400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:IDEA Legal Update: Lessons Learned with Art Cernosia\, Esq.
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education \nJoin Art Cernosia\, Esq. as he reviews the most important legal cases in special education and early intervention in the recent past. In addition to reviewing the cases\, he will reflect upon what they may mean for the field and encourage your questions throughout. This webinar is open to everyone\, including parents\, state agencies\, parent centers\, and practitioners. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/idea-legal-update-lessons-learned-with-art-cernosia-esq/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230502T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230502T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T223349
CREATED:20230417T213206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T215242Z
UID:10001533-1683037800-1683041400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Strategies for Providing Whole Child Care: A Blueprint for Meeting Children’s Social Needs
DESCRIPTION:Manatt \nStrong evidence suggests that investing in children’s social needs leads to long-term improvements in health\, economic stability and resilience. Despite this growing body of research\, stakeholders have historically prioritized addressing the health-related social needs (HRSN)\, also referred to as social drivers of health (SDOH)\, of adults with complex health issues due to the short-term return on investment (ROI). As programs to address nonmedical factors that impact health become more prevalent\, the HRSN of children and youth are gaining greater attention. \n\nIn a new webinar\, Manatt will facilitate a panel discussion with state and national leaders who are pioneering new ways to address the HRSN of children. Manatt’s Cindy Mann will then review the emerging opportunities for financing children’s HRSN interventions. The program will review recent developments and promising approaches for financing the HRSN of children\, including 1115 waivers\, “in lieu of services” (ILOS)\, and Children’s Health and Wellness Funds. Click here to register for this free program. Key topics include: \n\nA panel discussion about the growing activity and interest in investments in the HRSN of children and youth\nThe factors that tend to limit investment in the HRSN of children and youth\, including the long-term vs. short-term ROI for health plans\, providers and state Medicaid agencies\nThe actions the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and states are taking to implement policy solutions—including examples of the latest waiver approvals—and how they are advancing new approaches to supporting the HRSN of children and youth\nHow Children’s Health and Wellness Funds offer a complementary or additional approach for financing HRSN initiatives for children\, youth and their families\n\nEven if you can’t make our live program on May 2\, click here to register for the free webinar now and you’ll receive a link to view the program on demand. \nPresenters\n\nModerator: Jocelyn Guyer\, Senior Managing Directory\nPanel of state and national innovators implementing new strategies for addressing HRSN of children and youth\, including:\n\nCindy Mann\, Partner\, Manatt Health\nDr. Kara Walker\, Executive Vice President and Chief Population Health Officer\, Nemours Children’s Health\nSteph Jarem\, Director\, Office of Health Policy\, Oregon Health Authority\n\n\n\nRSVP:\nClick here to register free. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/strategies-for-providing-whole-child-care-a-blueprint-for-meeting-childrens-social-needs/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230427T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230427T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T223349
CREATED:20230413T165638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T165638Z
UID:10001531-1682593200-1682598600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) – Where Do We Go From Here?
DESCRIPTION:There is growing recognition that unaddressed Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can greatly impact young people’s development and their future well-being. However\, what is less well-known is that racism\, oppression\, and historical trauma have an enormous impact on ACEs and how they perpetuate in families and communities. If we truly want to promote healing from ACEs now and prevent ACEs in the future\, then we must address the root causes of ACEs\, including racism and oppression. \nPlease join the NTTAC in this upcoming session that explores preventing ACEs from an equitable and antiracist lens. This panel is co-hosted with PACEsConnection and honors lived experience. \nJoining in this session will be a young adult with lived experience\, a child and adolescent psychiatrist\, and a community organizer. Together\, the panelists will bring their varying perspectives to discuss the connection between ACEs and oppression and effective strategies for taking action. The panelists will explore barriers that make it challenging to address racism as a root cause of ACEs\, and solutions for overcoming these challenges. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/preventing-adverse-childhood-experiences-aces-where-do-we-go-from-here/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T223349
CREATED:20230124T203742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T225400Z
UID:10001501-1682510400-1682514000@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-5/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T110000
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UID:10001534-1682506800-1682506800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Interagency Committee on Disability Research (ICDR) April Lunch & Learn Webinar: Disability Cultural Competence in Health Care
DESCRIPTION: Interagency Committee on Disability Research \nAs part of their Lunch & Learn webinar series\, the Interagency Committee on Disability Research (ICDR) is hosting “Disability Cultural Competence in Health Care.” During this webinar\, attendees will hear about research projects and findings related to disability cultural competence\, access\, and inclusion. At the end of the presentation\, there will a 15-minute Q&A session. \nPresenters: \nAmanda Krupa\, Director of Communications and Marketing\, AHIMA Foundation\nArielle Silverman\, Ph.D.\, Research Director\, American Foundation for the Blind \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/interagency-committee-on-disability-research-icdr-april-lunch-learn-webinar-disability-cultural-competence-in-health-care/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T183000
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SUMMARY:Part 2: Young Children and Suicide Prevention for Parents and Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Pacific Southwest MHTTC \nJoin The Pacific Southwest MHTTC team for part 2 of this 2-part series. This workshop provides parents and caregivers a space to learn more about common myths and facts about suicide risk in young children. We will discuss some of the risk factors for suicide\, as well as how to recognize warning signs that a child may be considering suicide. We will practice ways to talk with children about suicide in an age-appropriate way\, as well as how to take action and secure professional help if a child is in danger. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nGain a deeper understanding of risk factors and warning signs of suicide in young children.\nLearn developmentally-appropriate ways parents and caregivers can talk with their children about suicide.\nLearn action steps parents and caregivers can take in responding to suicide risks in their children\, including how to make their environments safer and connect children to professional support.\n\nRegister here >> \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/part-2-young-children-and-suicide-prevention-for-parents-and-caregivers/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T215913Z
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SUMMARY:The 5Ws of Guidance for Pediatric End-of-Life Care
DESCRIPTION:Pediatric Palliative Care\n\nDESCRIPTION:\nIn this webinar\, our presenters will review the American Academy of Pediatrics report outlining best practices for Pediatric End-of-Life Care\, focusing especially on the days and hours leading up to and following a child’s death. Topics will include family support\, serious decision-making\, pain and symptom management\, and interdisciplinary teamwork.\n\n  \nOBJECTIVES: \n\n\nAppreciate the context leading to the AAP’s Clinical Report “Guidance for Pediatric End-of-Life Care”\nReview the recommendations within the Clinical Report\nIdentify one recommendation focus for improvement within your own clinical practice or institution\n\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/the-5ws-of-guidance-for-pediatric-end-of-life-care/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T143000
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CREATED:20230403T214238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T214238Z
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SUMMARY:Engaging Youth and Families in Residential Care – Strategies and Impact from Research and Lived Experience
DESCRIPTION:The National Training and Technical Assistance Center for Child\, Youth\, and Family Mental Health \nTherapeutic residential care can be a lifesaving resource for children and youth with complex needs and their families. However\, research has shown that youth and family engagement is lacking in these programs\, and residential care centers are challenged in implementing youth and family-driven care. \nThis webinar will offer insight through research and lived experiences into the current status of residential care and suggest strategies to more effectively partner with the youth and families that receive these services. A panel of youth and parents who have experienced residential care will share what they found worked and did not work for their families as well as identify strategies and approaches that would be helpful. Recent studies of family engagement in residential care will also be highlighted to support implementation. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/engaging-youth-and-families-in-residential-care-strategies-and-impact-from-research-and-lived-experience/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T223349
CREATED:20230413T160314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T160314Z
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SUMMARY:Dealing with Grief
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Public Health InstitutePresents: Dealing with Grief\nTina Gustavis\, Certified Grief Counselor \n  \nObjectives: \n\nUnderstand the different meanings of loss and the impact of loss on those grieving and developed perceptions of death and death anxiety.\nGain knowledge in the bereavement and grieving process and identify the practical issues and problems that arise for individuals and families following a death or a major loss in the family.\nExamine the variables impacting the family and/or person facing death and bereavement.\n\n1.0 CE’s for:\n-SW (Social Work) general hours\n-DMH (PLACE)\n-MAAP ( Mississippi Association of Addiction Professionals)\n-Attendance Certificate \nQuestions? Please Contact/Email: MSPHI 601-398-4406 | support@msphi.org \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/dealing-with-grief/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T223349
CREATED:20230330T161037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T161620Z
UID:10001230-1681909200-1681914600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Recovery\, Recurrence\, and Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Family Support TAC and Thrive Family Recovery Resources as they discuss resilience\, relapse and recovery from a skilled mother’s point of view. Pam Lanhart educates and offers hope. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/resilience-relapse-and-recovery/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T183000
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SUMMARY:Part 1 of 2: Self-Harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention in Childhood and Early Adolescence
DESCRIPTION:Pacific Southwest MHTTC \nJoin The Pacific Southwest MHTTC team for part 1 of this 2-part series\, with the authors of the guide\, Dr. Meagan O’Malley\, Frances Marion\, LCSW and Jessica Palacio\, LCSW. This workshop will walk school and mental health providers through the guide and include exercises and common scenarios to support optimum use of the resource. By exploring the guide with professionals in a peer network\, we can be ready and responsive and help cultivate STBs prevention and greater awareness in serving our young children. \nDuring this 90-minute interactive webinar\, educators will learn about the unique considerations for preventing\, recognizing\, and responding to suicide risk in elementary- age children. Using vignettes\, participants will gain experience recognizing risk factors and warning signs of suicide in young children; practice developmentally appropriate assessment strategies; and explore tiered\, school-based approaches to prevention and intervention. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nGain a deeper understanding of the risk factors and warning signs of suicide in elementary-age children.\nExplore the protective factors against suicide\, as well as tiered\, school-based approaches to prevention and intervention.\nLearn strategies to communicate with parents/caregivers of elementary-age children at risk for suicide.\n\nWho is this workshop for? \n\nMental health and school mental health providers (e.g.\, therapists\, social workers\, peer support professionals)\nSupervisors\, managers\, directors\, administrators\, and leadership of school and mental health organizations and agencies\nTechnical assistance providers\, coaches\, consultants\n\nRegistration Deadline: April 18\, 2023 \nRegister here >> \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/part-1-of-2-self-harm-and-suicide-awareness-and-prevention-in-childhood-and-early-adolescence/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230406T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230406T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T223349
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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-23/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230407
DTSTAMP:20260423T223349
CREATED:20230330T162537Z
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UID:10001231-1680566400-1680825599@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Parent Peer Support Institute: Advancing PPS Practice\, Program\, and Policy
DESCRIPTION:Family-Run Executive Director Leadership Association \nJoin FREDLA and national experts who offer strategies\, tools\, and examples of innovative programs\, funding approaches and how parent peer support is delivered throughout child welfare\, education\, juvenile justice\, healthcare and mental health service systems. You will learn about best practices and innovations from the field\, tools and resources for application in work with families\, effective supervision\, program management\, and strategies to support and sustain this vital and growing workforce. \nWe’ve invited inspiring speakers to start us off each day. Concurrent workshops on a wide range of topics each day offer something for everyone. Each day ends with a “Conversation” with subject matter experts on current issues in supporting families of children\, youth and young adults with behavioral health challenges. \nAPRIL 4-6\, 2023\n12 PM – 3 PM each day \nREGISTER HERE>> \n$200 REGISTRATION FEE\nThis premiere annual event is part of FREDLA’s support of the workforce that is the frontline to families and their communities\, the agencies that employ them\, and state agencies and healthcare management organizations that provide funding! \nQuestions about the event? Contact us at info@fredla.org and list “2023 PPS Institute” in the subject line. \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/parent-peer-support-institute-advancing-pps-practice-program-and-policy/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230323T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230323T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T223349
CREATED:20230321T163549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T163816Z
UID:10001527-1679569200-1679571000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Special Education Process: What are the Steps?
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center \nWhat are the steps from referral for testing to writing the IEP? Join us and learn what to expect and how to find resources. \nRegister here >> \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/special-education-process-what-are-the-steps-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230323T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230323T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T223349
CREATED:20230321T162608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T162608Z
UID:10001526-1679567400-1679569200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Transition Planning for Parents: Where to Start?
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center \nLet’s talk about the importance of self-advocacy and what families/parents can do to help youth with planning for the future. The message of the session is simple: Access to information and resources will strengthen families/parents ability to participate in the process and improve the transition into the community for youth and young adults. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/transition-planning-for-parents-where-to-start/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230322T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230322T181500
DTSTAMP:20260423T223349
CREATED:20230313T124013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T124013Z
UID:10001525-1679504400-1679508900@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Embrace\, Encourage\, and Engage: Family and Caregiver Access to Child and Youth Mental Health Resources
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Administration for Children and Families (ACF)\, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA)\, and parent\, youth\, and community leaders for a virtual event designed to provide parents and caregivers with the tools and skills they need to support their children’s mental health. \nThis training will provide the following:\n• Information on child mental health from parent/caregivers\, youth advocates\, and medical professionals.\n• Concrete skills to recognize and respond to your child’s mental health needs.\n• Access to mental health resources and guidance to help your children and family. \nIf you cannot attend\, the training will be recorded and uploaded to ACF’s Behavioral Health webpage and resources will be shared during the event. \nRegister >> \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/embrace-encourage-and-engage-family-and-caregiver-access-to-child-and-youth-mental-health-resources/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230322T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230322T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T223349
CREATED:20230124T203327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T225314Z
UID:10001500-1679486400-1679490000@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-4/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230320T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230324T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T223349
CREATED:20220815T182437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220818T173111Z
UID:10001437-1679301000-1679675400@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.  \nUpcoming training: \n\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-7/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230309T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230309T080000
DTSTAMP:20260423T223349
CREATED:20230209T223141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T223353Z
UID:10001515-1678348800-1678348800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Words Matter Discussion Series
DESCRIPTION:National Training and Technical Assistance Center for Child\, Youth\, and Family Mental Health \nThe adage\, “Sticks and stones may break my bones\, but words will never hurt me” is not true – words can hurt\, but they can also heal. Please join us for the Words Matter series where we engage in open and authentic discussions about the impact of common terminology used in child-serving systems with those that are directly affected. Our goal is to illuminate how the terms we use can influence perception\, approach\, and practice\, as well as explore alternative language to intentionally shift how we view and interact with youth\, families\, and each other. \nDATES & SESSIONS \nMar 9: Terminology Used in Documentation\nThe words and terminology we use to document our work with young people and their families matter. How we frame a person’s strengths or challenges can impact them for years. Our discussants will provide real-life examples of the impact of documentation on their lives and offer suggestions for documenting their experiences better. \nApr 13: Trauma\nWe often talk about our services and organizations being trauma-informed and trauma-responsive\, but how does the word “trauma” land with young people and families who are most affected by it? \nMay 11: Minority\nIncreasing justice\, equity\, diversity\, and inclusion is a priority for many of us. We also hear people use the word “minority” as a global term often referring to Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color. Our discussants will provide feedback on what comes to mind when they hear “minority” and how that word impacts them. \nJun 8: Tolerance vs. Acceptance\nWhat is the difference between tolerance and acceptance? How does each word affect young people living with mental health challenges and their families? Discussants will talk about the definition of these two words and whether they feel a difference in being accepted or tolerated. \nJul 13: Family\nFamilies can be defined through connections of birth\, chance\, or choice\, but is that what we mean when we talk about family engagement and family voice? How does a more or less inclusive definition of family impact those affected by the word? \nAug 10: Actions Matter\nDuring this two-year discussion series on Words Matter\, we have discussed a number of words and phrases and learned much about how some words hurt and some words help young people living with mental health challenges and their families. In today’s episode\, attendees will share how the Words Matter series affected them and prompted them to move beyond words and to take action. \nAll sessions will be hosted simultaneously on Zoom and Facebook Live on the second Thursday of each month\, January through August. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/words-matter-discussion-series/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230302T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230302T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T223349
CREATED:20220907T211536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T144054Z
UID:10001144-1677758400-1677758400@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-18/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230222T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230222T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T223349
CREATED:20230124T194808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T225247Z
UID:10001499-1677067200-1677070800@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-3/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230221T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230221T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T223349
CREATED:20221219T164704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T002327Z
UID:10001475-1676977200-1676977200@www.faams.org
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 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-3/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230213T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230213T080000
DTSTAMP:20260423T223349
CREATED:20230209T222224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T222224Z
UID:10001514-1676275200-1676275200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:SOC Learning Series - Fostering Supportive Care Networks for Families Impacted by Substance Use Disorder
DESCRIPTION:Do you seek to help families with substance use disorder develop a supportive care network? Join to learn strategies to connect with families\, encourage collaboration and family voice\, and share resources with your clients or loved ones. This presentation will share information discussed during Project SCOPE’s recent series. \nPresented by Juliet Souders\, Human Development Institute – University of Kentucky; Caroline Gooden\, Human Development Institute – University of Kentucky; Amanda Metcalf\, Kentucky Partnership for Families and Children; and Morgan Eversole\, Mountain Comprehensive Care \n1.5 CE \n*You must use the same email address to register for each SOC Learning Series session.* \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/soc-learning-series-fostering-supportive-care-networks-for-families-impacted-by-substance-use-disorder/
CATEGORIES:Training
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