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SUMMARY:Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
DESCRIPTION:For any parents supporting other parents in any system. Parent peer support specialists\, parent consultants\, parent educators and parents who have completed parent peer support training are strongly encouraged to attend. We will discuss current trends in parent peer support\, national standards for parent peer support\, continuing education opportunities\, local and state issues affecting parent peer support. The group also provides support and coaching for any specific issues participants share. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 12 noon. We ask that anyone attending respect the confidentiality of the group. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/supportive-coaching-for-parents-supporting-other-parents-27/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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SUMMARY:Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities \nMSCDD is a federally mandated body of advocates appointed by the Governor to promote a better quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities\, their families\, and their communities. Improvement in quality of life is accomplished through initiatives that promote advocacy\, capacity building\, and systems change. The current 25-member Council includes people with disabilities\, parents\, family member advocates\, and required governmental representatives from public and private organizations. Membership reflects the diversity of the state. \nMSCDD is funded by the U.S. Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. The Mississippi Department of Mental Health serves as the Designated State Agency for administrative and fiscal support. \nClick here for notice information. \n\n\nMeeting Location-in person\nTable 100\n100 Ridge Way\nFlowood\, MS. 39232 \nContact Information\nToya Bolden\n601-359-6238\ntoya.bolden@dmh.ms.gov \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/council-on-developmental-disabilities-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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SUMMARY:Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee
DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee \nThe Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee (MAAC) was created by House Bill 11252 (2011 Regular Session) as the Legislature recognized an urgent need for strategies on how to best identify\, treat\, educate\, accommodate and employ people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and assist their families. The MAAC’s mission is “to study\, make recommendations and develop a strategic plan on how best to educate and train students with ASD to maximize their potential productivity within the workforce … and to develop an annual plan” outlining these strategies. The MAAC is tasked with writing a report to the legislature outlining any roadblocks to creating meaningful progress in the areas of mental health\, education\, medical and employment for people with ASD and their families. \nClick here for notice information. \n\n\n\nMeeting Location-in person\nDepartment of Mental Health\n239 North Lamar Street Robert E. Lee Bldg.\nJackson\, MS. 39201 \nContact Information\nPamela Harkins\n601-359-5777\npamela.harkins@dmh.ms.gov \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-autism-advisory-committee-7/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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SUMMARY:MECIC Statewide Autism Screening Day
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Early Childhood Inclusion Center \nMECIC is organizing a special statewide autism screening day on Tuesday\, April 18\, from 10 AM to 6 PM. This event is aimed at parents of children aged five years and under who suspect their child may have autism. \nParents can schedule appointments for this important event by calling 601-266-4745. MECIC’s autism screening day is a fantastic opportunity for parents to have their children screened and receive crucial information to address any concerns they may have about their child’s development. \nScreenings are taking place at the Columbus-Lowndes\, Public Library\, North MS Child Care Resources and Referrals in Oxford\, The R& R at 750 in Jackson\, MECIC: R&R in Hattiesburg\, MECIC: R&R in Gulfport and Pascagoula Public Library in Pascagoula\, Mississippi.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mecic-statewide-autism-screening-day/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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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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SUMMARY:The Early Years: Building Blocks for Everyday Learning -Virtual Early Childhood Conference
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center (MSPTI) \nDon’t miss MSPTI’s FREE Virtual Early Childhood Conference The Early Years: Building Blocks for Everyday Learning on April 19 to hear from top experts in the field of early childhood and learn practical tips to use at home and in the community. \nREGISTER TODAY at tinyurl.com/earlyyears2023 \nThe keynote speaker for the conference is Lisa Terry\, MS\, M.Ed.\, Infant Family Specialist\, IMH-E®\, Early Intervention Professional Development Consultant. Lisa provides support for the design and implementation of professional development activities for early intervention providers and administrators in Virginia. She has worked in early intervention for over 10 years as an educator\, service coordinator\, and clinical supervisor. \nLisa’s presentation is titled Embedded Learning Opportunities within Everyday Activities and Routines. This session will be packed with information on how to support a child’s learning environment naturally. We will consider the factors that impact a child’s behavior and ability to learn. We will explore ways to embed learning within a child’s routines (bed time\, trips to the grocery store\, etc.) and activities (play using everyday household objects. \nAdditional speakers include:\nMichelle Miller – Building Towers of Fun: Developmental Play Strategies at Home and Beyond\nBreana Jamison – Services on the Go: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Students Generalize Services in the Community\nLeslie Junkin – From First Steps to Next Steps: Transition from Early Intervention to Early Childhood Special Education and/or Community Supports \nFor more information about the conference\, please email Brittany Greer at brittany@mspti.org.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/the-early-years-building-blocks-for-everyday-learning-virtual-early-childhood-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091731
CREATED:20230330T161037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T161620Z
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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:20230420T090000
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SUMMARY:Board of Mental Health Meeting
DESCRIPTION:State Agency: Department of Mental Health\n\n\nBoard Committee meetings will be held prior to the Board meeting. The full Board will begin at 9 a.m. \nClick here for notice information:\nhttps://www.ms.gov/dfa/pmn/Home/NoticeDetails/2debc250-2309-4f38-88cf-d4d80b249d88 \n\n\n\nMeeting Location-in person\nDepartment of Mental Health\n239 N. Lamar Street 1101 Robert E. Lee Building\nJackson\, MS. 39201 \nContact Information\nGrenaye Sullivan 601-359-6260\ngrenaye.sullivan@dmh.ms.gov \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/board-of-mental-health-meeting-17/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T120000
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SUMMARY:Virtual: Bring Your IEP and Other School Questions
DESCRIPTION:This hour is open for any family member to drop in for all or some of the time to ask questions or get feedback about IEP issues and other school 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. \n\nDoes your school ever call and ask you to come pick up your child who has an IEP because your child is upset? \n\n\nHas the school told you to take your child for an evaluation and not bring them back to school until you get an evaluation? \n\n\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? \n\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. \n\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-bring-your-iep-and-other-school-questions-20/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T130000
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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:20230420T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091731
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:20230420T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091731
CREATED:20230417T215845Z
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:20230420T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091731
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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:20230420T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091731
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SUMMARY:Families as Allies Board Quarterly Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Quarterly board meeting of the board of Families as Allies. All meetings are open to the public and include time for public comments. Public comments can also be emailed to info@faams.org or faxed to 601-355-0919. \n\n\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/families-as-allies-board-quarterly-board-meeting-8/
CATEGORIES:Families as Allies meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230422T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091731
CREATED:20230412T215617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T215820Z
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SUMMARY:Love Out Loud
DESCRIPTION:Ever Reaching Community Outreach \nThe Ever Reaching Community Outreach (ERCO) is hosting Love Out Loud at Yogi on the Lake. The FREE event will take place on April 22\, 2023\, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. \nERCO extends an invitation to stay for lunch. It will be provided at no charge. \nActivities for participants include bounce houses\, games\, face-painting and more. \nERCO is a faith-based nonprofit that serves as a Mississippi Food Network food pantry; a donation center (with clothes\, housewares\, furniture and more); a network resource center working together with other ministries to meet needs; and a provider of hope-sharing the message of hope and faith in Jesus Christ. (James 1:22) \nContact 601-665-5720 or visit ERCO’s website at ERCO@everreaching.net for more information.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/love-out-loud/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091731
CREATED:20230412T221259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T171458Z
UID:10001238-1682503200-1682503200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Status Conference Regarding the United States vs. Mississippi Mental Health Lawsuit
DESCRIPTION:A virtual status conference regarding the third monitoring report in the United States vs. Mississippi mental health lawsuit is scheduled for April 26\, 2023\, at 10 AM. \nThe status conference scheduled will be conducted by Zoom. The public may join by clicking on the following link: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1604234532?pwd=SFFEczJnVkM5b1NjMDZQUnROYnROZz09
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/status-conference-regarding-the-united-states-vs-mississippi-mental-health-lawsuit/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T100000
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CREATED:20230425T180654Z
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SUMMARY:The Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting Notice
DESCRIPTION:The Special Education Advisory Panel  \nThe Special Education Advisory Panel will meet online on Wednesday\, April 26\, 2023\, at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. \nYou may access the meeting either online or by phone.\nJoin Zoom Meeting Online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83452343575?pwd=bURwRjRpbVA1dCt1dlg5cmRSeWwwZz09 Meeting ID: 834 5234 3575 Passcode: SEAP Join Zoom Meeting by Phone: Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) One tap Mobile +13092053325\,\,83452343575#\,\,\,\,*184280# Meeting ID: 834 5234 3575 Passcode: 184280 The \nThe panel will hear public comments at 10:15 a.m. Written comments may be submitted to Sharon Coon\, Mississippi Department of Education\, P.O. Box 771\, Jackson\, Mississippi 39205-0771; email: scoon@mdek12.org; or call the Parent Hotline Number: 1-877-544-0408. \nFor more information\, or if you need accommodations due to a disability\, contact Sharon Coon at 601-359-3498.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/the-special-education-advisory-panel-meeting-notice-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T110000
DTEND;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:20230426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091731
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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-5/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230427T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230427T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091731
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:20230502T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230502T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091731
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:20230504T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091731
CREATED:20230418T203037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T203037Z
UID:10001536-1683190800-1683201600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Black Family Symposium 2023
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Families for Kids \nMississippi Families for Kids is proud to invite you to the upcoming virtual Black Family Symposium. \nThis symposium is a chance for our community to come together to discuss issues affecting the Black community\, make changes collectively\, and prepare for the fall Black Family Summit. \nChange starts at home and evolves as we ensure children have a voice in the change process. The symposium will provide an opportunity for individuals and professionals to become educated and equipped to change our community for the better. We will also be celebrating National Black Family Day during the symposium. \nRegister here >> \nThe registration fee is $25 for professionals\, $10 for the community\, and free for students. Social workers receive 2 CEUs for attending from Jackson State University. If you are a student\, please register and skip the payment step. \nFor more information about the Black Family Symposium\, contact acampbell@mffk.org.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-black-family-symposium-2023/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091731
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:20230504T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091731
CREATED:20220907T213219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T144232Z
UID:10001145-1683201600-1683201600@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-19/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091731
CREATED:20230424T182500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T182555Z
UID:10001538-1683203400-1683203400@www.faams.org
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:20230508T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230508T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091732
CREATED:20230502T200651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T212416Z
UID:10001541-1683547200-1683550800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:History of Children’s Mental Health Week
DESCRIPTION:Learn about how Children’s Mental Health Week was born! \nPresenters: Barbara Huff\, Founding Director of the National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health and Barb Scheidegger\, Executive Director Missouri Families 4 Families. \nClick Here to Register>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/history-of-childrens-mental-health-week/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230512
DTSTAMP:20260430T091732
CREATED:20230209T205800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T205800Z
UID:10001513-1683590400-1683849599@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:System of Care Summit 2023
DESCRIPTION:National Training and Technical Assistance Center for Child\, Youth\, and Family Mental Health \nThe National Center for Training and Technical Assistance on Child\, Youth\, and Family Mental Health (NTTAC) is pleased to announce a no-cost System of Care Virtual Summit (SOC Summit) on May 9-11\, 2023. \nThe SOC Summit is an opportunity for all children’s mental health partners to reunite\, renew\, and re-energize their efforts to support children and young people with behavioral health needs\, as well as their families. \nOur virtual doors are open to anyone who is invested in the mental health and wellness of children\, youth\, and families. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/system-of-care-summit-2023/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230509T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091732
CREATED:20230502T221922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T232740Z
UID:10001544-1683626400-1683640800@www.faams.org
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:20230509T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230509T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091732
CREATED:20230502T211338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T211338Z
UID:10001542-1683633600-1683637200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Self-Care Practice for Youth and Advocates for Youth with Messages of Hope in Recovery from Youth with Lived Experiences
DESCRIPTION:Hear about the importance of strategies and self-reflection tools that can be used for managing self-care. Youth and young adults with broad lived experiences will share inspiring\, impactful\, and empowering messages of how incorporating self-care practices into their daily lives have supported and enhanced their personal recovery journey. \nPresenters: Youth MOVE National \nClick Here to Register >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/self-care-practice-for-youth-and-advocates-for-youth-with-messages-of-hope-in-recovery-from-youth-with-lived-experiences/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230510T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230510T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T091732
CREATED:20230103T193548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T193710Z
UID:10001485-1683720000-1683720000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
DESCRIPTION:For any parents supporting other parents in any system. Parent peer support specialists\, parent consultants\, parent educators and parents who have completed parent peer support training are strongly encouraged to attend. We will discuss current trends in parent peer support\, national standards for parent peer support\, continuing education opportunities\, local and state issues affecting parent peer support. The group also provides support and coaching for any specific issues participants share. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 12 noon. We ask that anyone attending respect the confidentiality of the group. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/supportive-coaching-for-parents-supporting-other-parents-28/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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