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SUMMARY:Parent Peer Support Institute: Advancing PPS Practice\, Program\, and Policy
DESCRIPTION:Family-Run Executive Director Leadership Association \nJoin FREDLA and national experts who offer strategies\, tools\, and examples of innovative programs\, funding approaches and how parent peer support is delivered throughout child welfare\, education\, juvenile justice\, healthcare and mental health service systems. You will learn about best practices and innovations from the field\, tools and resources for application in work with families\, effective supervision\, program management\, and strategies to support and sustain this vital and growing workforce. \nWe’ve invited inspiring speakers to start us off each day. Concurrent workshops on a wide range of topics each day offer something for everyone. Each day ends with a “Conversation” with subject matter experts on current issues in supporting families of children\, youth and young adults with behavioral health challenges. \nAPRIL 4-6\, 2023\n12 PM – 3 PM each day \nREGISTER HERE>> \n$200 REGISTRATION FEE\nThis premiere annual event is part of FREDLA’s support of the workforce that is the frontline to families and their communities\, the agencies that employ them\, and state agencies and healthcare management organizations that provide funding! \nQuestions about the event? Contact us at info@fredla.org and list “2023 PPS Institute” in the subject line. \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/parent-peer-support-institute-advancing-pps-practice-program-and-policy/
CATEGORIES:Training
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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\nWe’ll go over the Mississippi Behavioral Health Planning and Advisory Council and the survey about mental health services in Mississippi. Please use this link to take the survey https://www.faams.org/please-take-this-survey-about-mental-health-services-in-mississippi/. \n\n\nJoin us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/536822045186130\nOr on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0tf2zOkEfg
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/families-as-allies-live-2/
CATEGORIES:Families as Allies meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230324T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230324T130000
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SUMMARY:Parent/Caregiver Peer Support Graduation
DESCRIPTION:Please 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 friends and families of the graduates\, 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/parent-caregiver-peer-support-graduation-3/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230323T110000
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SUMMARY:Special Education Process: What are the Steps?
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center \nWhat are the steps from referral for testing to writing the IEP? Join us and learn what to expect and how to find resources. \nRegister here >> \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/special-education-process-what-are-the-steps-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230323T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230323T110000
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UID:10001526-1679567400-1679569200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Transition Planning for Parents: Where to Start?
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center \nLet’s talk about the importance of self-advocacy and what families/parents can do to help youth with planning for the future. The message of the session is simple: Access to information and resources will strengthen families/parents ability to participate in the process and improve the transition into the community for youth and young adults. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/transition-planning-for-parents-where-to-start/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230322T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230322T181500
DTSTAMP:20260430T123142
CREATED:20230313T124013Z
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UID:10001525-1679504400-1679508900@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Embrace\, Encourage\, and Engage: Family and Caregiver Access to Child and Youth Mental Health Resources
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Administration for Children and Families (ACF)\, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA)\, and parent\, youth\, and community leaders for a virtual event designed to provide parents and caregivers with the tools and skills they need to support their children’s mental health. \nThis training will provide the following:\n• Information on child mental health from parent/caregivers\, youth advocates\, and medical professionals.\n• Concrete skills to recognize and respond to your child’s mental health needs.\n• Access to mental health resources and guidance to help your children and family. \nIf you cannot attend\, the training will be recorded and uploaded to ACF’s Behavioral Health webpage and resources will be shared during the event. \nRegister >> \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/embrace-encourage-and-engage-family-and-caregiver-access-to-child-and-youth-mental-health-resources/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230322T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230322T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T123142
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T225314Z
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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-4/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230320T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230324T163000
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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\nMarch 20-24\, 2023-Virtual Training (Application Deadline: February 17\, 2023)\nMay 15-19\, 2023 – Virtual Training (Application Deadline: April 14\, 2023)\n\nClick here for the application packet. \nWho Should Take the Training? \nAny parent or caregiver who is raising a child who has challenges and: \n\nIs interested in working for a community mental health center or another agency certified by the Department of Mental Health. Completing the training does not guarantee you a job\, but it helps ensure you’ll be ready for one.\nIs interested in doing part-time contractual work for Families as Allies. We are building our pool of contractual employees.\nSupports parents in any system. This training will strengthen your skills and help you network with other parent peer supporters.\nWould like to learn how to support other parents in the same shoes in any child-serving system. We currently have funds to pay training stipends to parents who are—or have been—involved in the youth court system and would like to learn how to support other parents going through the same thing. Contact us at 601-355-0915 or info@faams.org to learn more.\n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/peer-support-training-7/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230316T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230316T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T123142
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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-19/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230309T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230309T080000
DTSTAMP:20260430T123142
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SUMMARY:Words Matter Discussion Series
DESCRIPTION:National Training and Technical Assistance Center for Child\, Youth\, and Family Mental Health \nThe adage\, “Sticks and stones may break my bones\, but words will never hurt me” is not true – words can hurt\, but they can also heal. Please join us for the Words Matter series where we engage in open and authentic discussions about the impact of common terminology used in child-serving systems with those that are directly affected. Our goal is to illuminate how the terms we use can influence perception\, approach\, and practice\, as well as explore alternative language to intentionally shift how we view and interact with youth\, families\, and each other. \nDATES & SESSIONS \nMar 9: Terminology Used in Documentation\nThe words and terminology we use to document our work with young people and their families matter. How we frame a person’s strengths or challenges can impact them for years. Our discussants will provide real-life examples of the impact of documentation on their lives and offer suggestions for documenting their experiences better. \nApr 13: Trauma\nWe often talk about our services and organizations being trauma-informed and trauma-responsive\, but how does the word “trauma” land with young people and families who are most affected by it? \nMay 11: Minority\nIncreasing justice\, equity\, diversity\, and inclusion is a priority for many of us. We also hear people use the word “minority” as a global term often referring to Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color. Our discussants will provide feedback on what comes to mind when they hear “minority” and how that word impacts them. \nJun 8: Tolerance vs. Acceptance\nWhat is the difference between tolerance and acceptance? How does each word affect young people living with mental health challenges and their families? Discussants will talk about the definition of these two words and whether they feel a difference in being accepted or tolerated. \nJul 13: Family\nFamilies can be defined through connections of birth\, chance\, or choice\, but is that what we mean when we talk about family engagement and family voice? How does a more or less inclusive definition of family impact those affected by the word? \nAug 10: Actions Matter\nDuring this two-year discussion series on Words Matter\, we have discussed a number of words and phrases and learned much about how some words hurt and some words help young people living with mental health challenges and their families. In today’s episode\, attendees will share how the Words Matter series affected them and prompted them to move beyond words and to take action. \nAll sessions will be hosted simultaneously on Zoom and Facebook Live on the second Thursday of each month\, January through August. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/words-matter-discussion-series/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230308T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230308T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T123142
CREATED:20230103T193108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T193108Z
UID:10001483-1678276800-1678276800@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-26/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230307T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T123142
CREATED:20230206T221211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T193230Z
UID:10001215-1678183200-1678186800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:2023 Virtual Mental Health and Wellness Day at the Capitol
DESCRIPTION:NAMI Mississippi\n\n\nDue to venue restrictions\, the Mental Health and Wellness Day at the Capitol will be held online Tuesday\, March 7 from 10 – 11 a.m. \nThe program includes personal stories\, speakers and other activities. Hosts include NAMI Mississippi\, the Mental Health Association of South Mississippi\, the Mississippi Department of Mental Health\, Families As Allies\, and the Association of Mississippi Peer Support Specialists (AMPSS). \nYou must RSVP to receive an email with the video conference link. For more information\, call 601-899-9058 or email stateoffice@namims.org. \n\nRSVP here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/2023-virtual-mental-health-and-wellness-day-at-the-capitol/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230302T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230302T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T123142
CREATED:20220907T211536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T144054Z
UID:10001144-1677758400-1677758400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Drop In Family Support Time
DESCRIPTION:This hour is open for any family member to drop in for all or some of the time to share any concerns or get feedback from others about handling different situations. We ask anyone who stops by to respect the confidentiality of the group and not share anything discussed in the group outside of the group. \nDoes your school ever call and ask you to come pick up your child who has an IEP because your child is upset? \nHas the school told you to take your child for an evaluation and not bring them back to school until you get an evaluation? \nDo you ever wonder if your child needs an IEP? Does your child have an IEP and you wonder whether or not it is working? \nIf you said yes to any of these questions\, or you have other questions about things going on in your child’s school\, then come join us. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/drop-in-family-support-time-18/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230302T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T123142
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UID:10001519-1677751200-1677751200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:BIDD Advisory Council
DESCRIPTION:Bureau of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities \nThe Department of Mental Health and the Bureau of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (BIDD) Advisory Council\, comprised of service providers and advocacy organizations\, are launching an awareness campaign in recognition of March as Intellectual and Developmental Disability Awareness Month. The campaign\, titled “Celebrating Mississippians with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities\,” is the first of its kind for Mississippi and highlights the connection between people with intellectual or developmental disabilities and their communities. \n  \nMeeting location:\nMississippi State Capitol\nRoom 407\nJackson MS. 39201 \nContact:\nKristin Merritte\n601-359-6557\nkristin.merritte@dmh.ms.gov \n  \nNotice details:\nhttps://www.ms.gov/dfa/pmn/Home/NoticeDetails/2cd1d20b-cccd-47f8-9381-b996e2c4abc4 \nJoin Zoom meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87885955090?pwd=aVRTeXlZcWNYbWVXYk1abFZFNGhFUT09#success
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/bidd-advisory-council-4/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230302T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230302T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T123142
CREATED:20230202T223802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T223931Z
UID:10001508-1677744000-1677758400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Disability Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:Disability Awareness Day at the State Capitol gives people with disabilities and advocates a chance to talk with decision-makers who can preserve or expand services that make a critical difference in the lives of Mississippians with disabilities. Each year approximately 25 organizations participate in this event hosted annually by the Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities. This year\, our goal is to have participant visits to all state senators and representatives and/or their staff. \nDisability Awareness Day not only helps to educate policymakers about the issues affecting our community but also shows solidarity within the disability community. \n\nInvite others to come\nReceive training prior to the event to learn how to advocate effectively\, how to find your legislators and how to find and talk to them on the day of the event\nGet information on proposed bills that will have an impact on people with disabilities and their families\nNetwork and receive information\nVisit your state senator and representative\n\nThere is no charge to attend but we ask that you register so we will have an idea of how many people to expect. \nIf you have questions\, contact Brittany Greer at brittany@mspti.org or call (601) 969-0601 \nSchedule of Events\n8:00am – 10:00am – Visits with Legislators\n10:00am – Group photo in the Rotunda\n10:30am – 12:00 noon – Visits with Legislators \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/disability-awareness-day/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230222T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230222T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T123142
CREATED:20230209T225007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T225612Z
UID:10001516-1677074400-1677074400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Family Exchange: Peer Networking for Family Leaders who Foster and Support Family Engagement
DESCRIPTION:National Training and Technical Assistance Center for Child\, Youth\, and Family Mental Health \nAre you a family leader with lived experience as a primary caregiver of a child\, youth or young adult with mental health or substance use need who is working in a role that fosters and supports family engagement in agency practice and policy decisions? Are you interested in connecting with other family leaders working in similar roles to expand and enhance your skills and knowledge? Whether you are new to your role or you have been in the family movement for many years\, the Family Exchange is a peer networking group to share experiences\, innovative and effective practices\, skills and knowledge\, solutions to barriers and challenges\, and key information supporting your role as family leaders. \nThe group will be facilitated by experienced family leaders from the Family-Run Executive Director Leadership Association (FREDLA) who will foster peer connections\, access to resources and technical assistance\, and support family leaders to further family engagement within their agency\, community or state. The group will meet monthly at 12:00 pm PST / 3:00 pm ET on the last Wednesday of every month. \nRegister here>> 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/family-exchange-peer-networking-for-family-leaders-who-foster-and-support-family-engagement/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230222T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230222T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T123142
CREATED:20230124T194808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T225247Z
UID:10001499-1677067200-1677070800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Leadership Coaching and Policy Discussion
DESCRIPTION:This group focuses on understanding current policy issues and also opportunities for leadership training graduates to serve on decision-making committees. Leadership training graduates are strongly encouraged to attend\, but the meetings are open to anyone who is interested in learning more about policy. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/leadership-coaching-and-policy-discussion-3/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230221T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230221T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T123142
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SUMMARY:You’re Getting Warmer: How Using a System of Care Self-Assessment Can Improve Mental Health Outcomes for Your State or Community
DESCRIPTION:The National Training and Technical Assistance Center \nThis three-part webinar series will provide an overview of the System of Care Self-Assessment Tool and demonstrate how it can be used to improve outcomes for children and families. Developed by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services over the past five years\, this tool is now publicly available and can be adapted for use by any state\, county\, or tribe. Attendees will learn how the tool can be used to engage cross-sector partners\, youth\, parents\, and caregivers in System of Care planning efforts. Key elements of successful implementation\, state-level considerations\, and anticipated outcomes will also be explored. \nRegister here >> \n  \nSESSION TOPICS \nSession 3: Mar. 21\, 2023 – This session will focus on implementing the SOC Self-Assessment in Tribal communities. Topics covered will include best practices for engaging tribal members in the assessment and action planning process and state- and local-level considerations for supporting Tribal communities. \nThis webinar series will provide participants with the knowledge\, resources\, and strategies for successful implementation of an innovative System of Care self-assessment process in their state or community. Handouts and resources will be provided.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/youre-getting-warmer-how-using-a-system-of-care-self-assessment-can-improve-mental-health-outcomes-for-your-state-or-community-3/
CATEGORIES:Training
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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\nMeeting Location-in person\nDepartment of Mental Health\n239 North Lamar Street Robert E. Lee Bldg.\nJackson\, MS. 39201 \nContact Information\nPamela Harkins\n6013595777\npamela.harkins@dmh.ms.gov \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-autism-advisory-committee-4/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230217T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T123142
CREATED:20230214T224957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T230016Z
UID:10001518-1676646000-1676649600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:The Intellectual Disability/Developmental Disability (ID/DD) Waiver (A Parents Journey)
DESCRIPTION:Arc of Northeast Mississippi \nArc of Northeast Mississippi hosts a discussion on the ID/DD (Intellectual Disability/Developmental Disability) Waiver. This is your opportunity to gain valuable insights into the current state of the waiver and be a part of the conversation on the changes needed to improve it. \nNatalie Gunnells\, the loving mother of Patrick (diagnosed with severe Autism)\, has not received adequate services for her son and saw that change was needed. Natalie has been a strong advocate for changes needed in the system and is advocating for waiver changes that would benefit not only her son Patrick but many. \nJoin in and listen to her journey\, her progress\, and her recommendations in an upcoming proposal. Natalie will also give a quick recap of the meeting she attended on February 10th at the Department of Rehabilitation Services in Madison MS. This was a public meeting and Natalie provided MDRS with concerns during public comments in the meeting in hopes that it will be considered while considering proposals to be incorporated into the next ID/DD waiver program. \nAll written proposals for ID/DD Waiver changes must be submitted by February 24th so this meeting will definitely be insightful. \nAll Proposals are due on or before Feb 24th! There isn’t much time left!
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/the-intellectual-disability-developmental-disability-id-dd-waiver-a-parents-journey/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230216T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T123142
CREATED:20221017T185805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T185805Z
UID:10001464-1676548800-1676548800@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. \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/virtual-bring-your-iep-and-other-school-questions-17/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230216T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230216T090000
DTSTAMP:20260430T123142
CREATED:20220609T184008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T181703Z
UID:10001134-1676538000-1676538000@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/9066816e-0f1f-4104-bb34-385534c9d4e6 \n\n\n\nMeeting Location-in person\nMississippi State Hospital 3550 Hwy 468 W\nWhitfield MS 39193 \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-16/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230215T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T123142
CREATED:20230214T165538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T190402Z
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SUMMARY:Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting Notice
DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi Parent Training Information Center shared this notice on its Facebook page: SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISORY PANEL MEETING NOTICE \nThe Special Education Advisory Panel will meet on Wednesday\, February 15\, 2023\, at 10:00 a.m. in person\, located at the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) located in East building\, large conference room\, on the 3rd floor\, and via Zoom. \nYou may access the meeting either in person\, online or by phone.\nIn-Person Meeting Location and Address: \nMississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS)\nEast Building-Large Conference Room: 3rd floor\n1281 Hwy 51 North\nMadison\, MS 39110\nJoin Zoom Meeting Online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83452343575…\nMeeting ID: 834 5234 3575\nPasscode: SEAP\nJoin Zoom Meeting by Phone:\nDial 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\n\nPasscode: 184280 \nThe Panel will hear public comments at 10:15 a.m. Written comments may be submitted to Sharon Strong 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. \n\nFor more information\, or if you need accommodations due to a disability\, contact Sharon Strong Coon or Mona Spells Adou at 601-359-3498. \nWe could not find the meeting notice on the Mississippi Department of Education’s (MDE) website or Transparency Mississippi’s public meeting notices page as of the morning of February 13. We will check with MDE to see if it is our error or if they can do more to distribute these notices broadly. \n\nWe encourage any families with interest in special education to attend this meeting virtually or in person and to consider giving public comments about issues that are important to you.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/special-education-advisory-panel-meeting-notice-4/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230213T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230213T080000
DTSTAMP:20260430T123142
CREATED:20230209T222224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T222224Z
UID:10001514-1676275200-1676275200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:SOC Learning Series - Fostering Supportive Care Networks for Families Impacted by Substance Use Disorder
DESCRIPTION:Do you seek to help families with substance use disorder develop a supportive care network? Join to learn strategies to connect with families\, encourage collaboration and family voice\, and share resources with your clients or loved ones. This presentation will share information discussed during Project SCOPE’s recent series. \nPresented by Juliet Souders\, Human Development Institute – University of Kentucky; Caroline Gooden\, Human Development Institute – University of Kentucky; Amanda Metcalf\, Kentucky Partnership for Families and Children; and Morgan Eversole\, Mountain Comprehensive Care \n1.5 CE \n*You must use the same email address to register for each SOC Learning Series session.* \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/soc-learning-series-fostering-supportive-care-networks-for-families-impacted-by-substance-use-disorder/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T123142
CREATED:20230206T212640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T223047Z
UID:10001509-1675936800-1675936800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Mississippi Planning and Advisory Council
DESCRIPTION:State Agency: Department of Mental Health\n\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\nFor notice information click here >> \nTo join the meeting virtually click here >> \n\n\n\nMeeting Location-in person\nMississippi State Hospital 3550 Hwy. 468 W.\nWhitfield\, MS. 39208 \nContact Information\nAugust Irving\n601-359-6204\naugust.irving@dmh.ms.gov \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-planning-and-advisory-council/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T123142
CREATED:20230103T192837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T192837Z
UID:10001482-1675857600-1675857600@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-25/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T123142
CREATED:20220907T211253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T190302Z
UID:10001143-1675339200-1675339200@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-17/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230125T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230125T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T123142
CREATED:20230124T194005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T225219Z
UID:10001498-1674648000-1674651600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Leadership Coaching and Policy Discussion
DESCRIPTION:This group focuses on understanding current policy issues and also opportunities for leadership training graduates to serve on decision-making committees. Leadership training graduates are strongly encouraged to attend\, but the meetings are open to anyone who is interested in learning more about policy. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/leadership-coaching-and-policy-discussion-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230124T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230124T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T123142
CREATED:20230111T194122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T194122Z
UID:10001493-1674558000-1674565200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:A Whole Person Approach to Youth and Young Adult Employment Services
DESCRIPTION:National Training & TA Center \nAssisting a young person in securing employment extends far beyond resume writing\, job searches\, and interview preparation\, especially when the young person is navigating mental health challenges. As providers\, it’s often easy to develop priorities for young people based on what we think is best for their lives. However\, disengagement (physically and emotionally) occurs when the young person does not share our priorities\, which can be highly frustrating for the young person\, their support system\, the supporting staff members\, and the employer. \nWhere do we go from here? A successful employment process requires authentic long-term professional relationships. It also requires an in-depth understanding of a young person’s past and how it impacts their present\, in addition to understanding their triggers\, fears\, dreams\, and goals. Effective communication and culturally engaging\, age-specific youth and young adult-led processes\, procedures\, and tools are critical to sustainable success. Join us to learn more and create your plan of action! \nParticipants will: \n\nIncrease their understanding of how mental health and traumas impact employment readiness and employment sustainability.\nIdentify practices that may be promoting YYA employment disengagement outcomes within their organizations and programs.\nLearn about the employment readiness tools and programs implemented by the Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council for young people who are justice-involved and navigating mental health challenges.\nIdentify strategies and a plan of action to enhance YYA employment success in their local communities through interactive peer conversations and role-play activities.\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/a-whole-person-approach-to-youth-and-young-adult-employment-services/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230123T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230123T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T123142
CREATED:20220914T170359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T203246Z
UID:10001449-1674493200-1674502200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Ninth Annual Families as Allies Community Partnership Celebration
DESCRIPTION:We’ve rescheduled the Community Partnership Celebration—and we thank you for your patience and understanding of our need to reschedule our Ninth Annual CPC. If you already purchased tickets for the November 7 event\, those tickets will be automatically transferred to this event. \nPlease join us at Bravo Italian Restaurant and Bar on Monday\, January 2023\, from 5:00 to 7:30 for our Ninth Annual Community Partnership Celebration to celebrate the work we do together and ensure that it continues. We hope you can join us\, but if you cannot\, please consider donating. \nMonday\, January 23\, 2023\n5:00 to 7:30 PM \nBravo! Italian Restaurant \nTickets are $50.00 each and sponsorships are available.  \nRegister here >> \n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/ninth-annual-families-as-allies-community-partnership-celebration/
LOCATION:Bravo! Italian Restaurant and Bar\, 4500 Interstate 55 Frontage Rd\, Highland Village Suite 244\, Jackson\, 39211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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