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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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SUMMARY:Advocacy Responds to Questions from Research Sites
DESCRIPTION:This 1-hour zoom meeting is a forum for the STARR community of sites to chat with mental health advocates from NAMI\, National Federation of Families\, and People USA. They’ll share tips on priority initiatives\, activities that could use your help\, and ideas for how your site can deepen your relationship with your local advocacy organizations. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/advocacy-responds-to-questions-from-research-sites/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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SUMMARY:Canopy Children’s Solutions - Children's Mental Health Summit
DESCRIPTION:Canopy Children’s Solutions \n  \nKeynote Speakers: \nKimberly Noble\, MD\, PhD\, is a Professor of Neuroscience and Education at Teachers College\, Columbia University. As a neuroscientist and board-certified pediatrician\, she studies how socioeconomic inequality relates to children’s cognitive and brain development. Her work examines socioeconomic disparities in cognitive development\, as well as brain structure and function\, across infancy\, childhood and adolescence. \nShe has funding from the NIH and more than a dozen private foundations\, and is one of the principal investigators of Baby’s First Years\, the first clinical trial of poverty reduction in the first three years of life. \nDr. Noble received her undergraduate\, graduate and medical degrees at the University of Pennsylvania. She was the recipient of the Association for Psychological Science Janet Taylor Spence Award for Transformative Early Career Contributions\, the American Psychological Association award for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest\, and is a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science. Her TED talk has received more than 2 million views to date\, and her work has received worldwide attention in the popular press. \nPiali Ghose is the Senior Director of the MICROSOFT Garage in Reston\, VA. The Garage delivers programs and experiences to Microsoft employees\, customers\, and partners that drive collaboration\, creativity\, and experimentation. The Garage’s motto “doers\, not talkers” continues to be the core of what they are. The Garage attracts people who are passionate about making a difference in the world. They are relentlessly curious and lifelong\, hands-on learners. By actively participating in the creative process\, regardless of success or failure\, each person gets the opportunity to gain valuable insights\, increase their knowledge\, and learn diverse perspectives. \nPiali has been with Microsoft since 2011 and lives in the D.C. area. She received an undergraduate degree from St. Xavier’s College and her master of science and master of business administration from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. In 2021\, Piali received Microsoft’s Federal Consulting Stars & Stripes Manager Award. She is an advocate for animal welfare\, children\, economic empowerment and science and technology. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/canopy-childrens-solutions-childrens-mental-health-summit/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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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:20230511T100000
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SUMMARY:Mississippi Planning and Advisory Council
DESCRIPTION:State Agency: Department of Mental Health \nPlanning and Advisory meeting planned for May 11\, 2023 at MS State Hospital at Whitfield Bldg. 56\, 10am. This meeting will be in person and virtual. \nMeeting Location-in person\nMississippi State Hospital 3550 Hwy. 468 W.\nBldg. 56\nWhitfield MS. 39208 \nContact Information\nAugust Irving\n601-359-6204\naugust.irving@dmh.ms.gov \nMicrosoft Teams meeting\nJoin on your computer\, mobile app or room device\nClick here to join the meeting\nMeeting ID: 227 032 239 973\nPasscode: ftthC8\nDownload Teams | Join on the web\n\n\nOr call in (audio only)\n+1 769-230-0569\,\,389086883#   United States\, Jackson\nPhone Conference ID: 389 086 883#\nFind a local number | Reset PIN\nLearn More | Meeting options\n\nFederal law specifies the duties of the Joint Mental Health Planning Councils.\n>Duties include: \n\nTo review the Mental Health Block Grant Plan and to make recommendations;\nTo serve as an advocate for adults with serious mental illness\, children with a serious emotional disturbance\, and other individuals with mental illnesses; and\nTo monitor\, review\, and evaluate\, not less than once each year\, the allocation and adequacy of mental health services within the State.\n\nClick here for notice information. \n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-planning-and-advisory-council-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T110000
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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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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:The Nonprofit Social Sector Leadership Dilemma: How to Identify and Develop New Leaders for Tomorrow’s Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Social Current is proud to host this webinar presented by our Strategic Industry Partner\, DCM Associates. \nIt is vitally important to identify the key strategic goals you face\, identify the competencies and skills needed to address them\, and identify mentors and coaches within your organization to develop your emerging leaders for tomorrow. It is also important for your current leaders to learn new competencies as well. \nThis motivational and educational webinar will enable you to learn: * How to proactively identify and develop new leaders within your organization. * How to identify the competencies and skills that they will need to be successful. * How to create a professional leadership development plan for your entire organization. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/the-nonprofit-social-sector-leadership-dilemma-how-to-identify-and-develop-new-leaders-for-tomorrows-challenges/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230512T120000
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SUMMARY:Many Pathways to Children’s Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Pat Hunt – FREDLA – What does the research say about Family to Family Peer Support?\nSusan Stearns – NAMI- What does Parent Peer support look like in implementation?\nHugh Davis – Wisconsin Family Ties  – A call to action from lived experience!\n\nClick Here to Register >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/many-pathways-to-childrens-mental-health/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230515T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230519T163000
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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\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-8/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230516T100000
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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-8/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230516T130000
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SUMMARY:CoE-IHS Webinar: Part 2- Rural Telehealth for Youth in Schools & Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Due to structural urbanism\, rural areas often face a shortage of mental health & medical professionals\, limited access to healthcare facilities\, and long travel distances to receive care. Children and youth in rural\, frontier and tribal communities have been particularly impacted by this limitation in access to equitable health care\, especially as the need for youth mental health has increased in recent years. \nTelehealth and mobile health are tools that can address the healthcare disparities that exist in rural communities\, specifically to offer support for children and youth in schools as the national youth mental health crisis continues. For children and youth who live in rural\, frontier and tribal communities\, telehealth and mobile health can be a lifeline by addressing health disparities and bringing care directly to those who need it most. \nJoin us for Part 2 of our rural telehealth webinar series\, Rural Telehealth for Youth in Schools & Beyond\, on Tues. May 16\, 2-3 p.m. ET to learn more and share your ideas. In this session\, experts will discuss how their organization is working to address structural urbanism for youth in rural communities by leveraging integrated telehealth services across the state of Texas. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/coe-ihs-webinar-part-2-rural-telehealth-for-youth-in-schools-beyond/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230520
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SUMMARY:NAMI Mississippi’s 2023 State Conference
DESCRIPTION:Theme – “Steps to Crisis Intervention” \nMay 18-19\, 2023\nHilton Jackson\n1001 E. County Line Rd.\nJackson\, MS 39211 \nRegister here>> \nIncludes lunch and CEs. \nNAMI MS in Partnership with Combined Human Support Services\, Inc. to provide Social Work CEs (15 general\, 1 ethics\, 1 cultural diversity). \nTeacher CEs: Approved by the Office of Continuing Education at Mississippi College for .6 Continuing Education Units for Day I and .9 CEUs for attending both Day I & II. \n[DMH CEs being applied for.] \nDiscounts for existing active NAMI members and peers (members with a mental health condition) are now available. Details will be sent via email to the membership list and to the NAMI Mississippi affiliates. \nSend questions to stateconference@namims.org.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/nami-mississippis-2023-state-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230518T120000
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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\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-21/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230518T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122210
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SUMMARY:"ACCEPT. ADVOCATE. ACT. Parents Talk About Children's Mental Health"
DESCRIPTION:A national dialogue about the importance of children’s mental health to advance social justice for families. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/accept-advocate-act-parents-talk-about-childrens-mental-health/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230520T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122210
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SUMMARY:Born to Be Wild: Family and Friends Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities and the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science: Come out a FUN-filled day celebrating individuals with disabilities\, their families and friends. Enjoy a day free of judgment and full of support. Visit our “Resource Trail” and gather valuable information from agencies and advocacy groups. Everyone is welcome! \n$7 Ticket Includes  \n* All-day access to Museum\n* Lunch Provided \n* Archery\n\n\n* Creature Feature\n* State of the Art Accessible Playground\n* Corn Hole Fishing\n* K-9 Demonstration\n\n\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/born-to-be-wild-family-and-friends-picnic/
LOCATION:Mississippi Museum of Natural Science\, 2148 Riverside Drive\, Jackson\, MS\, 39202
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230527
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SUMMARY:10th Empowering Communities for a Healthy Mississippi Conference
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi State Department of Health is pleased to announce the 10th Empowering Communities for a Healthy Mississippi Conference — with this year’s theme\, Equity and Innovation: Paving the Path to a Healthier Mississippi you’ll get everything you need to help keep up to date on changes and best practices on the state of Mississippi Health. Refine your knowledge and know-how. Refresh your toolkit. Reconnect with colleagues. Expand your professional network and have some fun in the process. \n250+ In-Person Attendees \n\n35+ Exhibitors & Vendors\n54+ Insightful Sessions\n60+ Speakers\nCEs will be offered (CHES\, Nursing\, Social Work)\n\nJoin other community stakeholders for an unforgettable time\, May 23-26\, 2023. \nRegistering your department? Group discounts available to 5 or more from the same organization or agency. Call (877) 673-2462. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/10th-empowering-communities-for-a-healthy-mississippi-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230524T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230524T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122210
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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-6/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230524T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230524T143000
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SUMMARY:Supporting Family Members with Co-Occurring Diagnoses
DESCRIPTION:Family Peer Specialists help clinicians understand and implement best practices to involve family members in support of individuals with mental health and substance use challenges. Learn strategies for integrating family members in mental health and substance use support from this panel\, which includes a person with lived experience of being a family member of an individual with co-occurring diagnoses\, a Family Peer Specialist\, and a clinician. \nPresenters: *Muriel Jones\, Executive Director\, Federation of Families of Central Florida *Rachael Craig-Dunn\, CRPS-F\, MBA\, Family Program Supervisor\, South Florida Wellness Network *Mark Thomsen\, MD\, Assistant Professor\, Psychiatry Department\, University of Nebraska Medical Center and Creighton University \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/supporting-family-members-with-co-occurring-diagnoses/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230531T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230531T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122210
CREATED:20230530T212011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T233919Z
UID:10001557-1685534400-1685534400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Families as Allies Live
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this quarterly update about our recent events and future plans. Families as Allies is about ALL of us\, and we want to hear your ideas and feedback on how we can all move forward together on behalf of our children.\n\n\nJoin us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/6165432156886218 \n\nOr on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCxerlevi4U
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/families-as-allies-live-3/
CATEGORIES:Families as Allies meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230604
DTSTAMP:20260430T122210
CREATED:20230530T195710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T195758Z
UID:10001556-1685577600-1685836799@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:2023 Peer Summit
DESCRIPTION:Association of Mississippi Peer Support Specialists\n\nJoin the Association of Mississippi Peer Support Specialists for the annual 2023 Peer Summit.\n\nLinks below for registration\, daily agenda and CEU opportunities\, room reservation information and details on scholarships for your room if needed. \n\n\nDaily Agenda \n\nhttps://drive.google.com/…/1yy31hoR…/view… \n\n\nRegistration link \n\nhttps://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSf…/viewform \n\n\nRoom reservation and scholarship information \n\nhttps://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSebgRBz0255oP…/viewform \n\n\nDon’t forget to make your nominations for the 2023 Peer Awards!\n\nhttps://forms.gle/4VjoVMpHeX6htGz48
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/2023-peer-summit/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122210
CREATED:20220907T213504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T144325Z
UID:10001146-1685620800-1685620800@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-20/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122210
CREATED:20230530T193811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T193811Z
UID:10001554-1685622600-1685626200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Family Connections: Fathering
DESCRIPTION:National Family Support Technical Assistance Center \nJoin the National Family Support TAC twice in June for two events focused on fathers today who may face challenges as a parent or caregivers. You’ll meet two remarkable fathers providing significant support\, inspiration\, and resources for dads\, grandfathers\, caregivers\, and father role models across the country. \nConnection is especially critical for fathers and caregivers for a child of any age experiencing mental health and/or substance use\, behavioral health issues\, special needs\, or many other challenges. It can be isolating\, and both events are a place for every dad\, parent\, or caregiver in need of connection with others. \nWhether you are a dad\, grandfather\, caregiver\, or someone who simply wants to support a dad\, everyone is welcome. \n“Fathering” June 1st -1:30pm ET | 12:30pm CT | 10:30 am PT \n“Father to Father” June 7th – 8:00pm ET | 7:00pm CT | 5:00pm PT \nWhat is “Fathering”?\nWe know parents or caregivers of any gender can relate to their children in different ways. The concept of “fathering” can be described as someone who responds readily and consistently to a child’s developmental needs over time. Behaviors can include loving\, supporting\, nurturing\, and connecting with children of any age. \nBut “fathering” is also a movement across the country\, providing peer support and training for people who may not have had a role model to emulate\, fathers who’ve not parented their children\, or simply connect with other fathers. \nYou’ll meet two remarkable fathers who’ve made a significant impact on the Fathering movement through education\, peer support\, inspiration\, and advocacy for fathers across the country. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES:\nUnderstand the difference between “being” a father and the concept of fathering and fatherhood.\nLearn how to find support for those who lacked role models growing up\, were unable to parent their children\, or how to connect with other fathers.\nAcceptance factor: Fathers and caregivers will better understand how to strengthen the role of fathers in raising children throughout their lifespan. \nRegister here >> 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/family-connections-fathering/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230608
DTSTAMP:20260430T122210
CREATED:20230412T211014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T161416Z
UID:10001235-1686009600-1686182399@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:2023 Mississippi disAbility MegaConference
DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi disAbility MegaConference is Mississippi’s largest cross-disability conference for people with disabilities\, families\, students\, and professionals.  \nPresenters\, sponsors\, and exhibitors will share the latest information and innovations on many topics. \nCome meet people and make new friends!  \nContinuing Education – Applying for DMH Credentials and Education (No SWU this year)  \nGame Night will be June 5 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Cabana Room. \nRegistration Fee\nParent or Person with a Disability – $50\nStudent (register using school email address) – $35\nProfessional – $175 \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/2023-mississippi-disability-megaconference/
LOCATION:Hilton Jackson\, 1001 E County Line Rd\, Jackson\, MS\, 39211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230607T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230607T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122210
CREATED:20230530T194523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T194523Z
UID:10001555-1686164400-1686164400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Family Connections: Father to Father
DESCRIPTION:National Family Support Technical Assistance Center \nJoin the National Family Support TAC twice in June for two events focused on fathers today who may face challenges as a parent or caregivers. You’ll meet two remarkable fathers providing significant support\, inspiration\, and resources for dads\, grandfathers\, caregivers\, and father role models across the country. \nConnection is especially critical for fathers and caregivers for a child of any age experiencing mental health and/or substance use\, behavioral health issues\, special needs\, or many other challenges. It can be isolating\, and both events are a place for every dad\, parent\, or caregiver in need of connection with others. \nWhether you are a dad\, grandfather\, caregiver\, or someone who simply wants to support a dad\, everyone is welcome. \n“Father to Father” June 7th – 8:00pm ET | 7:00pm CT | 5:00pm PT \nGeorge Fleming and Nelson Rascon return on June 7th for “Father to Father\,” an open conversation led by two fathers and leaders in the movement to empower other fathers through education\, peer support\, and advocacy. For any father or caregiver who wondered if they are the “only one going through this\,” it’s designed for any dad to connect Father to Father. \nTopics may include: \n\nFather Friendly Engagement\nExpanding Male Peer Support\nCreating Father-Friendly Environments\nSupport for Justice-involved Fathers\nFathers with Mental Health and/or Substance Use Lived Experience\nReducing Barriers for Fathers\nPrioritizing Child Wellness\nEveryone Thrives\n\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nUnderstand the difference between “being” a father and the concept of fathering and fatherhood.\nLearn how to find support for those who lacked role models growing up\, were unable to parent their children\, or how to connect with other fathers.\nAcceptance factor: Fathers and caregivers will better understand how to strengthen the role of fathers in raising children throughout their lifespan.\n\nRegister Here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/family-connections-father-to-father/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230609T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230609T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122210
CREATED:20230227T215047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T162111Z
UID:10001522-1686304800-1686308400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:BIDD Advisory Council
DESCRIPTION:Bureau of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities \nThe Bureau of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities at the Department of Mental Health created this council to advise the Department. \nMeeting location:\nARC of MS\n704 N. President St.\nJackson MS 39202 \nContact:\nKristin Merritte\n601-359-6557\nkristin.merritte@dmh.ms.gov \n  \nNotice details: https://www.ms.gov/dfa/pmn/Home/NoticeDetails/e1ee6e22-e287-40b3-9014-7e66590168b8
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/bidd-advisory-council-7/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230614T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230614T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122210
CREATED:20230103T193841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T193841Z
UID:10001186-1686744000-1686744000@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-29/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230617
DTSTAMP:20260430T122210
CREATED:20230502T221424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T221424Z
UID:10001262-1686787200-1686959999@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Mississippi's Assistive Technology for Everyone 2023
DESCRIPTION:Technology Tools for Today 2023! How technology helps individuals with disabilities live independent lives. \nLocation:\nSheraton Flowood The Refuge Hotel & Conference Center\n2200 Refuge Boulevard Flowood\, MS 39232 \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippis-assistive-technology-for-everyone-2023/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T090000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122210
CREATED:20220609T185135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T171538Z
UID:10001419-1686819600-1686819600@www.faams.org
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/991db1c4-6b2f-4279-be01-e239b53d8c90 \n\n\n\nMeeting Location-in person\nNorth MS State Hospital\n1937 Briar Ridge Road\nTupelo\, MS. 38804 \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-18/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122210
CREATED:20230109T165412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T181943Z
UID:10001486-1686830400-1686830400@www.faams.org
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\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-22/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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