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SUMMARY:Better Communication\, Stronger Connections: Building Family Engagement in Special Education
DESCRIPTION:National Association for Family\, School\, and Community Engagement \nIn this fast-paced session\, we will discuss the transformative power of family engagement and great communication in Special Education. \nRegister here>> \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/better-communication-stronger-connections-building-family-engagement-in-special-education/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Act With Hope: Community Engagement Approaches
DESCRIPTION:National Council for Mental Wellbeing  \nCommunity plays an integral role in recovery. People recovering from substance use challenges thrive when they are able to connect to support within their own community. Join the National Council for Mental Well being for this webinar\, which will explore key strategies for integrating peer recovery support specialists (PRSSs) into community-based environments. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/act-with-hope-community-engagement-approaches/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Act With Hope: Engagement Anywhere
DESCRIPTION:National Council for Mental Wellbeing \nJoin the National Council for Mental Wellbeing on July 15 for a webinar exploring effective strategies for embedding peer support into telehealth environments\, fostering collaboration with clinical teams\, and building strong virtual workplaces. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/act-with-hope-engagement-anywhere/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250721T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250721T150000
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CREATED:20250625T211000Z
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UID:10002287-1753101000-1753110000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:A Vision of Youth Thriving:  Aligning External Assets with Youth Strengths and Needs
DESCRIPTION:National Training & TA Center for Child\, Youth\, & Family Mental Health \nFoundational work in Positive Youth Development (PYD) has shifted how we think about adolescence and young adulthood as a time of unique opportunity and potential rather than a time full of risk and deficits. With that orientation\, researchers and practitioners are working as a scientific and applied community to better understand thriving and the factors that support it. Stemming from a qualitative study with young people and practitioners across the country\, this presentation will highlight a vision of thriving\, including key outcomes of mental and physical health\, and the strengths and assets youth experience in themselves and the communities that support their thriving. We will discuss how practitioners and others who support young people (either personally or professionally) can use these findings and how others from the field of PYD can be asset builders for young people. We invite you to come with your own wisdom and questions. We are excited to dive in together and envision a world where every young person has the strengths and supports they need to thrive! \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/a-vision-of-youth-thriving-aligning-external-assets-with-youth-strengths-and-needs/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T130000
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SUMMARY:Investing in Our Future - How Mississippi Supports Young Children
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi First  \nJoin MS First on Sept. 2 at 1 PM for a free webinar unveiling the 2nd edition of Investing in Our Future. Learn how Mississippi supports young children and access new data for policymakers\, educators\, and families. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/investing-in-our-future-how-mississippi-supports-young-children/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T140000
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SUMMARY:Becoming a MHFA Instructor
DESCRIPTION:National Council for Mental Wellbeing \nJoin this hour-long webinar to learn more about becoming a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Instructor. During the webinar we’ll discuss: -What to expect from a MHFA class. -The role of a MHFA Instructor. -An overview of our Instructor certification process. Become a MHFA Instructor and empower your community to tackle mental health and substance use challenges head-on with an evidence-based\, nationally recognized program. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/becoming-a-mhfa-instructor/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T191820Z
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SUMMARY:Becoming a MHFA Instructor
DESCRIPTION:National Council for Mental Wellbeing \nJoin this hour-long webinar to learn more about becoming a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Instructor. During the webinar we’ll discuss: -What to expect from a MHFA class. -The role of a MHFA Instructor. -An overview of our Instructor certification process. Become a MHFA Instructor and empower your community to tackle mental health and substance use challenges head-on with an evidence-based\, nationally recognized program. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/becoming-a-mhfa-instructor-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Rooted at Home: Real Stories and Needed Policy Shifts to Support Inclusive Communities
DESCRIPTION:The National Federation of Families \nThe National Federation of Families presents “The Urgency of Now\,” a 5‑part national webinar series focused on ending isolation and strengthening community ecosystems for children\, youth\, and families. Each session highlights practical solutions\, lived experience\, and policy shifts that help communities become more inclusive\, person‑centered\, and supportive. \nPart 1\, “Rooted at Home\,” features Paolo del Vecchio and Caroline Cole\, two national leaders whose work spans federal policy\, survivor‑led advocacy\, and community‑driven reform. Together\, they will explore real stories\, needed policy changes\, and the power of lived experience in building communities where every family can thrive. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/rooted-at-home-real-stories-and-needed-policy-shifts-to-support-inclusive-communities/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T192559Z
UID:10002462-1776344400-1776348000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Becoming a MHFA Instructor
DESCRIPTION:National Council for Mental Wellbeing \nJoin this hour-long webinar to learn more about becoming a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Instructor. During the webinar we’ll discuss: -What to expect from a MHFA class. -The role of a MHFA Instructor. -An overview of our Instructor certification process. Become a MHFA Instructor and empower your community to tackle mental health and substance use challenges head-on with an evidence-based\, nationally recognized program. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/becoming-a-mhfa-instructor-3/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260511T143000
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SUMMARY:Trauma-Informed Care for Kinship/Grandfamilies
DESCRIPTION:Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network \nThis webinar\, co-hosted by Network partner ZERO TO THREE\, will address how trauma can present in both kin caregivers and children in their care\, and how it impacts relational health. Explore practices associated with trauma-informed care to better support the kin caregivers you serve. Our presenter is Dr. Mike Sherman\, a licensed clinical psychologist and NAPA/UC Davis Infant-Parent Mental Health fellow. Dr. Sherman is an expert in infant and early childhood mental health and has presented internationally. For more than 15 years\, he has worked at the nexus of community mental health and child welfare programs\, including direct service provision\, supervision\, training\, consulting\, program development and administration. His work focuses on the integration of mental health in community and child welfare systems and the intersection of trauma- and relationally driven practice. \nThis webinar will be supplemented by two learning community sessions\, where you can take a deeper dive into this topic and participate in highly interactive conversations with your peers. One session\, led by Dr. Sherman\, will focus on trauma in children using a case study approach. The second session will focus on trauma in caregivers\, engaging a panel of kin caregivers\, facilitated by Network Subject Matter Expert Dr. Joseph Crumbley. You will need to register for these learning community sessions separately\, using the links below. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/trauma-informed-care-for-kinship-grandfamilies/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T120000
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SUMMARY:CoE-IHS Webinar: Best Practices to Provide Integrated Care for Children with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) & Neurodevelopmental Needs
DESCRIPTION:The Center of Excellence for Integrated Health Solutions  \nThe Center of Excellence for Integrated Health Solutions is funded by Grant Number 1H79SM090141-01from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and managed by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. The views\, opinions and content expressed in this presentation do not necessarily reflect the views\, opinions or policies of the HHS. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/coe-ihs-webinar-best-practices-to-provide-integrated-care-for-children-with-serious-emotional-disturbance-sed-neurodevelopmental-needs/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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