BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Families as Allies - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.faams.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Families as Allies REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T093000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221736 CREATED:20251216T220056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T220217Z UID:10002450-1773912600-1773912600@www.faams.org SUMMARY:Board of Mental Health Meeting DESCRIPTION:Department of Mental Health\n\n\nThe Department of Mental Health Regular Board meeting will be held on March 19\, 2026\, at 9:30 a.m. \nClick here for notice information. \n\nMeeting Location\n\nBoard Committee meetings will be held prior to the Board meeting. The full Board meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. This meeting will be held at the Mississippi State Hospital. URL:https://www.faams.org/event/board-of-mental-health-meeting-41/ CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.faams.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Board-of-Mental-Health-Meeting.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T100000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221736 CREATED:20250819T171658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T171806Z UID:10002339-1773828000-1773828000@www.faams.org SUMMARY:Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting Notice DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services\n(MDRS) \nThe Special Education Advisory Panel will meet via Zoom on Wednesday\, March 18\, 2026\, at 10:00 a.m.. You may access the meeting either online or by phone. \nThe Zoom link will be sent closer to event time. \nThe Panel will hear public comments at 10:15 a.m. \nWritten comments may be submitted to Sharon Strong Coon at the\nMississippi Department of Education\, P.O. Box 771\, Jackson\, Mississippi 39205-0771. \nEmail: 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 Strong Coon or Mona Spells Adou at 601-359-3498. URL:https://www.faams.org/event/special-education-advisory-panel-meeting-notice-22/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.faams.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/xchris-montgomery-smgTvepind4-unsplash-scaled.jpg.pagespeed.ic_.pEowczwu4h.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260316 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260321 DTSTAMP:20260420T221736 CREATED:20250509T203505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T215947Z UID:10002236-1773619200-1774051199@www.faams.org SUMMARY:Parent Caregiver Peer Support DESCRIPTION:Are you a parent or caregiver 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 on the same journey?\n\nThen\, being a parent peer supporter may be for you! \n\n\nWhat is Parent-Peer Support? Parent-peer support is when a parent or caregiver uses their lived experience to support another parent or caregiver who is going through similar experiences.\n\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 16-20\, 2026\n\n\nClick here for the application packet. \n\n\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\nCan’t make this Parent/Caregiver Peer Support Training?\nOur upcoming training date are below: \n\nMay 11-15. 2026 URL:https://www.faams.org/event/parent-caregiver-peer-support-5/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.faams.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Screen-Shot-2023-05-09-at-3.32.27-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221736 CREATED:20260212T191820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T191820Z UID:10002461-1773320400-1773324000@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-2/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.faams.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Mental-Health-First-Aid.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221736 CREATED:20250930T163539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T163539Z UID:10002374-1773230400-1773234000@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\, and 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 each month at 12:00 p.m. 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-61/ CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.faams.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/lucas-law-ecELcxmJTk4-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221736 CREATED:20251216T191202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T191354Z UID:10002428-1772020800-1772020800@www.faams.org SUMMARY:Leadership Coaching and Policy Discussion DESCRIPTION:Families as Allies \nThis 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-34/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.faams.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Leadership-Coaching-and-Policy-Discussion.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221736 CREATED:20260212T025450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T025925Z UID:10002458-1771930800-1771934400@www.faams.org SUMMARY:Pyramid Practice Lunch & Learn DESCRIPTION:Innovations Institute \nJoin Innovations Institute’s Parent\, Infant\, and Early Childhood (PIEC) team for their monthly Pyramid Practice Lunch & Learn. February’s session will offer concrete strategies to establish and support the UNIVERSAL Tier 1 Pyramid Model strategies. \nRegister here>> URL:https://www.faams.org/event/pyramid-practice-lunch-learn/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.faams.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/022426.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221736 CREATED:20251216T211120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T214221Z UID:10002448-1771592400-1771599600@www.faams.org SUMMARY:Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Advisory Committee DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Department of Health \nThe Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Advisory Council will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to the Department of Health. \nMicrosoft Teams:\nJoin the meeting now\nMeeting ID: 241 792 330 328 9\nPasscode: AJ2Jy2gf \nDial in by phone\n+1 769-208-4410\,\,661876060# United States\, Jackson\nFind a local number\nPhone conference ID: 661 876 060#\nFor organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN \nIf you have any questions related to the public hearing\, please get in touch with Ashten Yost by email at\nAshten.Yost@msdh.ms.gov. URL:https://www.faams.org/event/early-hearing-detection-and-intervention-advisory-committee-2/ CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.faams.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/MSDH.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221736 CREATED:20260212T032547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T033103Z UID:10002459-1771419600-1771423200@www.faams.org SUMMARY:Suicide Prevention Implementation Across Diverse Healthcare Settings Using the ECHO Model: Lessons from the American Foundation on Suicide Prevention and American Academy of Pediatrics DESCRIPTION:CAPES \nJoin this session to hear lessons learned from a three-year Suicide Prevention ECHO program developed by the American Foundation on Suicide Prevention\, and American Academy of Pediatrics. Attendees will learn about the Blueprint for Youth Suicide Prevention and methodology and results from the ECHO program. \nRegister here>> URL:https://www.faams.org/event/suicide-prevention-implementation-across-diverse-healthcare-settings-using-the-echo-model-lessons-from-the-american-foundation-on-suicide-prevention-and-american-academy-of-pediatrics/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.faams.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Feb-18-CAPES.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T100000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221736 CREATED:20250819T170201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T171216Z UID:10002337-1771408800-1771408800@www.faams.org SUMMARY:Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting Notice DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services\n(MDRS) \nThe Special Education Advisory Panel will meet via Zoom on Wednesday\,February 18\, 2026\, at 10:00 a.m.. You may access the meeting either online or by phone. \nThe Zoom link will be sent closer to event time. \nThe Panel will hear public comments at 10:15 a.m. \nWritten comments may be submitted to Sharon Strong Coon at the\nMississippi Department of Education\, P.O. Box 771\, Jackson\, Mississippi 39205-0771. \nEmail: 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 Strong Coon or Mona Spells Adou at 601-359-3498. URL:https://www.faams.org/event/special-education-advisory-panel-meeting-notice-20/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.faams.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/xchris-montgomery-smgTvepind4-unsplash-scaled.jpg.pagespeed.ic_.pEowczwu4h.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T133000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221736 CREATED:20260212T005837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T010101Z UID:10002457-1771331400-1771335000@www.faams.org SUMMARY:How to Help Students Effectively Participate in their IEP Meetings DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project \nThe Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) considers the student to be an important member of the IEP team. This session will provide information on how to start including your child in the meetings\, how it can work\, why it’s important\, and strategies for successful outcomes. \n  \nRegister Here>> URL:https://www.faams.org/event/how-to-help-students-effectively-participate-in-their-iep-meetings/ CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.faams.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Feb-17.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221736 CREATED:20260212T190257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T191027Z UID:10002460-1770901200-1770904800@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/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.faams.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Mental-Health-First-Aid.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221736 CREATED:20250930T163051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T163051Z UID:10002373-1770811200-1770814800@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\, and 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 each month at 12:00 p.m. 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-60/ CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.faams.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/lucas-law-ecELcxmJTk4-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260205 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260207 DTSTAMP:20260420T221736 CREATED:20260113T024652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T170923Z UID:10002455-1770249600-1770422399@www.faams.org SUMMARY:Mississippi Child Welfare Institute Conference DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Child Welfare Institute \nThe Mississippi Child Welfare Institute Conference returns February 5–6\, 2026\, in Jackson\, MS. Attendees can earn continuing education hours in areas such as cultural diversity\, ethics\, mandated reporting\, and supervision. \nThis year’s conference will offer 9 Continuing Education (CE) hours\, including: \n\nCultural Diversity\nMandated Reporting\nSupervision\nProfessional Ethics\nGeneral CEs\n\nFor more information\, please contact: \nDr. Candace L. Riddley (MCWIC Chair): 601-979-2631\nDr. Angela Savage (MCWIC Co-Chair): 601-979-8896 \nWe look forward to your participation in this impactful event! \nRegister here>> URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-child-welfare-institute-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.faams.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MS-Child-Welfare-Institue-Conference-Feb-5-6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260205 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260207 DTSTAMP:20260420T221736 CREATED:20251010T221132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T221400Z UID:10002386-1770249600-1770422399@www.faams.org SUMMARY:24th Annual Mississippi Child Welfare Institute Conference (MCWIC) DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Child Welfare Institute \n\n\n\nThe Mississippi Child Welfare Institute would like to invite you to its 24th Annual In-Person Conference (MCWIC). \n📅 Dates: Thursday and Friday\, February 5–6\, 2026\n🎯 Theme: Advancing Child Welfare Through Innovation and Resilience\n📍 Location: Hilton Jackson\, 1001 East County Line Road\, Jackson\, MS 39211 \nThis year’s conference will offer 9 Continuing Education (CE) hours\, including: \n\nCultural Diversity\nMandated Reporting\nSupervision\nProfessional Ethics\nGeneral CEs\n\nFor more information\, please contact: \nDr. Candace L. Riddley (MCWIC Chair): 601-979-2631\nDr. Angela Savage (MCWIC Co-Chair): 601-979-8896 \nWe look forward to your participation in this impactful event! URL:https://www.faams.org/event/24th-annual-mississippi-child-welfare-institute-conference-mcwic/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.faams.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Feb-5-6-24th-Annual-Mississippi-Child-Welfare-Institute-Conference.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221736 CREATED:20250819T163759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T222547Z UID:10002106-1768989600-1768996800@www.faams.org SUMMARY:Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting Notice DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services\n(MDRS) \nThe Special Education Advisory Panel will meet via Zoom on Wednesday\, January 21\, 2026\, at 10:00 a.m.. You may access the meeting either online or by phone. \nJoin Zoom Meeting Online: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83452343575?pwd=bURwRjRpbVA1dCt1dlg5cmRSeWwwZz09 \nMeeting ID: 834 5234 3575 Passcode: SEAP Join Zoom Meeting by Phone: Dial by your location \n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) \nOne tap Mobile +13092053325\,83452343575#\, *184280#\nMeeting ID: 834 5234 3575\nPasscode: 184280 \n The Panel will hear public comments at 10:15 a.m. \nWritten comments may be submitted to Mona Spells-Adou at the Mississippi Department of Education\, P.O. Box 771\, Jackson\, Mississippi 39205-0771. email: “Mona Spells” or call the Parent Hotline Number: 1-877-544-0408. \nFor more information\, or if you need accommodations due to a disability\, contact Sharon Strong Coon or Mona Spells Adou at 601-359-3498. URL:https://www.faams.org/event/special-education-advisory-panel-meeting-notice-19/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.faams.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/xchris-montgomery-smgTvepind4-unsplash-scaled.jpg.pagespeed.ic_.pEowczwu4h.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260116T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260116T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221736 CREATED:20250424T223002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T223316Z UID:10002223-1768568400-1768568400@www.faams.org SUMMARY:Caregiver / Parent Peer Support Specialist Training Graduation DESCRIPTION:Families as Allies  \nPlease join us in congratulating our newest class of parent peer support graduates. In addition to celebrating their accomplishments\, this is a great opportunity to build the parent peer support community. We encourage the graduates’ friends and families\, as well as anyone who supports parent peer supporters or is interested in learning more about being a parent peer supporter\, to attend. \nRegister here >> URL:https://www.faams.org/event/caregiver-parent-peer-support-specialist-training-graduation-5/ CATEGORIES:Gala/Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.faams.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Untitled-Postcard-copy.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T193000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221736 CREATED:20251211T030230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T030230Z UID:10002404-1768501800-1768505400@www.faams.org 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-16/ CATEGORIES:Families as Allies meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.faams.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/272825917_5130348763656248_3367918031541469050_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221736 CREATED:20250930T162903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T162903Z UID:10002372-1768392000-1768395600@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\, and 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 each month at 12:00 p.m. 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-59/ CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.faams.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/lucas-law-ecELcxmJTk4-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T123000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221736 CREATED:20260113T025716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T025716Z UID:10002456-1768390200-1768393800@www.faams.org SUMMARY:Tips for Effective IEP Meetings: Before\, During and After DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project \nIt’s hard to remember everything you need to know for an IEP meeting. Join us and learn the steps on how to prepare before\, during\, and after the meeting. \nRegister here>> URL:https://www.faams.org/event/tips-for-effective-iep-meetings-before-during-and-after-5/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.faams.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Tips-for-Effective-IEP-Meetings-Before-During-and-After-011426.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260117 DTSTAMP:20260420T221736 CREATED:20250509T203205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T215907Z UID:10002235-1768176000-1768607999@www.faams.org SUMMARY:Parent Caregiver Peer Support DESCRIPTION:Are you a parent or caregiver 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 on the same journey?\n\nThen\, being a parent peer supporter may be for you! \n\n\nWhat is Parent-Peer Support? Parent-peer support is when a parent or caregiver uses their lived experience to support another parent or caregiver who is going through similar experiences.\n\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\nJanuary 12-16\, 2026\n\n\nClick here for the application packet. \n\n\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\nCan’t make this Parent/Caregiver Peer Support Training?\nOur upcoming training dates are below: \n\nMarch 16-20\, 2026\nMay 11-15. 2026 URL:https://www.faams.org/event/parent-caregiver-peer-support-4/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.faams.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Screen-Shot-2023-05-09-at-3.32.27-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T093000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221736 CREATED:20240718T205321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T212809Z UID:10001969-1766050200-1766050200@www.faams.org SUMMARY:Board of Mental Health Meeting DESCRIPTION:Department of Mental Health\n\n\nThe Department of Mental Health Regular  Board meeting will be held on  December 18\, 2024\, at 9:30 am. \nClick here for notice information. \n\n\nMeeting Location\n967 Regional Center Dr.\nOxford MS 38655 \n\n\nContact Information\nSuzanne Marler\n6013596260\nsuzanne.marler@dmh.ms.gov URL:https://www.faams.org/event/board-of-mental-health-meeting-33/ CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.faams.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Board-of-Mental-Health-Meeting.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T100000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221736 CREATED:20250819T160120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T160150Z UID:10002335-1765965600-1765965600@www.faams.org SUMMARY:Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting Notice DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services\n(MDRS) \nThe Special Education Advisory Panel will meet via Zoom on Wednesday\,December 17\, 2025\, at 10:00 a.m.. You may access the meeting either online or by phone. \nThe Zoom link will be sent closer to event time. \nThe Panel will hear public comments at 10:15 a.m. \nWritten comments may be submitted to Sharon Strong Coon at the\nMississippi Department of Education\, P.O. Box 771\, Jackson\, Mississippi 39205-0771. \nEmail: 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 Strong Coon or Mona Spells Adou at 601-359-3498. URL:https://www.faams.org/event/special-education-advisory-panel-meeting-notice-17/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.faams.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/xchris-montgomery-smgTvepind4-unsplash-scaled.jpg.pagespeed.ic_.pEowczwu4h.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221736 CREATED:20251212T214805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T215004Z UID:10002426-1765890000-1765890000@www.faams.org SUMMARY:Virtual Community Engagement & Listening Session DESCRIPTION:National Federation of Families  \nThe National Federation of Families invites you to join them for this Virtual Community Engagement & Listening Session. A group of national experts will be convening in January 2026 to set a foundation for a unified course of action to promote rights and recovery for all people who experience mental health and/or substance use challenges – including families and youth. As we prepare for the summit\, we want to ensure that the voices\, experiences\, and wisdom of the entire recovery and peer community help shape the vision and priorities that emerge from the gathering. While only a small group will be able to attend the in-person summit\, your perspective is essential to building a unified national movement for rights\, recovery\, and peer support. \nRegister here>> URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-community-engagement-listening-session/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.faams.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/121625.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221736 CREATED:20251204T182458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T182550Z UID:10002403-1765450800-1765454400@www.faams.org SUMMARY:Advocacy in Action: Exploring the MS Client Assistance Program (CAP) DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project \nThe MS Client Assistance Program (CAP) is a statewide\, federally mandated program that advocates for and provides information to clients or potential clients of vocational rehabilitation services and centers for Independent Living. Join us to learn about this program. \nRegister here>> URL:https://www.faams.org/event/advocacy-in-action-exploring-the-ms-client-assistance-program-cap/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.faams.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/121125-Advocacy-in-Action-Exploring-the-MS-Client-Assistance-Program-CAP.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T090000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221736 CREATED:20250625T204102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T204151Z UID:10002285-1765443600-1765443600@www.faams.org SUMMARY:BSF Parent Cafes DESCRIPTION:Be Strong Families \nIf you ever needed a place to learn how to keep families strong—this is it! This information session will give you a complete overview of the Be Strong Families’ Parent Cafés and the process of how to make them a part of your parent outreach. \nRegister here>> URL:https://www.faams.org/event/bsf-parent-cafes-7/ CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://www.faams.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Be-Strong-Famalies.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221736 CREATED:20250930T162719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T162719Z UID:10002371-1765368000-1765371600@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\, and 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 each month at 12:00 p.m. 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-58/ CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.faams.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/lucas-law-ecELcxmJTk4-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T163000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221736 CREATED:20251110T224617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T205333Z UID:10002396-1765355400-1765384200@www.faams.org SUMMARY:Cultivating Relationships: The Power of Early Childhood Systems DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Families for Kids \nJoin the Mississippi Families for Kids for their Virtual Infant Mental Health Conference on Wednesday\, December 10\, 2025\, from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. \nRegister here >> URL:https://www.faams.org/event/cultivating-relationships-the-power-of-early-childhood-systems/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.faams.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/121025-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T110000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221736 CREATED:20251119T232303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T232303Z UID:10002401-1764925200-1764932400@www.faams.org SUMMARY:Season of Self-Care DESCRIPTION:Humphreys County High School \nJoin Humphreys County High School for a festive Season of Self-Care Health Fair on December 5\, 2025. This joyful community event focuses on mental wellness\, emotional support\, and healthy coping skills during the holiday season. Open to students\, families\, and community members! \nRegister here>> URL:https://www.faams.org/event/season-of-self-care/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.faams.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/120525-Season-of-Self-Care.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T163000 DTSTAMP:20260420T221736 CREATED:20250829T195042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T220548Z UID:10002351-1764837000-1764865800@www.faams.org SUMMARY:Pathways to Possibilities: Transition to Triumph Conference DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Department of Education\, Office of Special Education \nThe Mississippi Department of Education\, Office of Special Education\, is excited to host the Pathways to Possibilities: Transition to Triumph Conference on Thursday\, December 4\, 2025\, at the Hilton in North Jackson. \nThis one-day event is designed for educators\, administrators\, early childhood professionals\, families\, service providers\, and community partners. Together\, we will explore strategies to support children and students with disabilities as they prepare for life after high school. \nThe conference will feature an inspiring keynote speaker and breakout sessions covering topics such as early childhood\, K–12\, postsecondary education\, employment\, and independent living. \nRegister here>> URL:https://www.faams.org/event/pathways-to-possibilities-transition-to-triumph-conference/ CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.faams.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PATHWAYS-TO-POSSIBILITIES-TRANSITION-TO-TRIUMPH.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR