Families as Allies

Coaching and Support - Monthly Session
2020-10-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-09-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-08-19 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us via Zoom for our monthly Coaching and Support session for parents who are supporting other parents in any system. Click here to register.

MSPTI Parent Advisory Council: What's That?
2020-10-19 12:00 - 12:30
MSPTI is creating a statewide parent advisory council. The council will allow parents the opportunity to share what works, what doesn’t work and what changes they would like to see. The council will provide the opportunity for parents to come together and start learning about programs, resources and services for children and youth with disabilities in MS and how to access them. Today’s meeting will give information about the council, what members will do and learn about and how to apply.

Learning at Home: Antecedents and Triggers
2020-10-15 12:00 - 13:00
Presented by: Brittany Herrington, PhD, Early Learning and SCD Specialist, REACH MS
During this month’s meeting, we will discuss what antecedents to behavior are. Participants will be given a walk through on how to identify triggers to negative emotions and inappropriate behavior, tips on ways to prevent these antecedents/triggers, and ways to calm when prevention wasn’t obtainable. There will be opportunities for questions and discussion.
October 15, 2020, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Presented by MSPTI (Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center) and REACH MS.

Virtual Family Support Meeting
2020-10-15 12:00 - 13:00
This meeting is open to any parent or caregiver raising a child. There’s no specific agenda—we’re just here to check in with each other, discuss problems and concerns and support one another through this emotional time.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsde-pqDMvGNCQ7nhva8MS6YRdhSA4TH-u
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Mississippi State Personnel Board Meeting
2020-10-15 10:00 - 11:00
The Mississippi State Personnel Board is holding its monthly meeting on Thursday, October 15, 2020. The board is expected to discuss the hiring of the coordinator of mental health accessibility.
Anyone who would like to listen to the meeting can call in by using this number:
301-715-8592, and use Meeting ID 995 2932 4089.

Virtual Family Support Meeting
2020-10-08 12:00 - 13:00
This meeting is open to any parent or caregiver raising a child. There’s no specific agenda—we’re just here to check in with each other, discuss problems and concerns and support one another through this emotional time.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqceqqqzMjHN23tE5uo8z7aqlJuV4tfLJi
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Status Conference in U.S. v Mississippi Mental Health Lawsuit
2020-10-02 09:00 - 10:00
Judge Carlton Reeves issued the order below on September 22.
“The status conference scheduled in this case for October 2, 2020, at 9:00 A.M. will be conducted by videoconference. Members of the public may listen in by dialing 877-336-1829 and entering passcode [REDACTED]#.”
This case has important implications for Mississippi’s Mental Health System. Listening to the conference is an opportunity to learn more about the case and its progress.

Virtual Family Support Meeting
2020-10-01 12:00 - 13:00
This meeting is open to any parent or caregiver raising a child. There’s no specific agenda—we’re just here to check in with each other, discuss problems and concerns and support one another through this emotional time.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwucu-hpzwoH90yvatte1Sx7TBXCkjBUYeH
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Facebook Live - 9/30/20
2020-09-30 12:00 - 13:00
This Sept 30 at noon, we’ll do a FB Live to share what’s going on at Families as Allies and also get everyone’s ideas about Families as Allies and how we can all work together to make things better for our children.
https://www.facebook.com/faams.org/

MDE Special Education Advisory Panel
2020-09-30 10:00 - 11:00
SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISORY PANEL MEETING NOTICE
The Special Education Advisory Panel will meet on Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. You may access the meeting either online or by phone.
To join the meeting online, link to:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89185899924?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 891 8589 9924
Password: [REDACTED] join by phone, dial: 1-312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 891 8589 9924
Password: [REDACTED]

The Panel will hear public comments at 10:15 a.m.
Written comments may be submitted to Dr. Armerita Tell, Mississippi Department of Education, P.O. Box 771, Jackson, Mississippi 39205-0771; email: atell@mdek12.org; or call the Parent Hotline Number: 1-877-544-0408.
For more information, or if you need accommodations due to a disability, contact Dr. Armerita Tell at 601-359-3498.

Mississippi Suicide Prevention Symposium
2020-09-29 11:00 - 17:00
Mississippi States Department of Psychology and the Mississippi Department of Mental Health are co-hosting the Fourth Annual Suicide Prevention Symposium on Sept. 29.
With the theme “Fitting Suicide Prevention into Our Changing Time,” the 11 a.m.-5 p.m. virtual training is designed for parents, caregivers, educators, psychologists, licensed professional counselors, social workers, nurses, and mental health professionals. Conference registration is free to all and can be completed online at www.MississippiSuicidePreventionSymposium.com.

Special Education Law Conference & CLE
2020-09-28 09:00 - 17:00
The Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities will host a Special Education Law Conference and CLE on Monday, September 28, 2020, online via GoToWebinar from 9:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Topics include an overview of special education laws including recent case law, authority and boundaries of non-lawyer advocates, attorney fees, FAPE in the COVID environment, and service dogs in the educational setting.
Click on the links below for more information or to register.

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Hope Rising for Suicide Prevention: Virtual Summit
2020-09-26 11:00 - 23:00
Topics Include:
Minimizing the Impacts of COVID 19, Advocacy, Clinical Best Practices, Technology, Training, Peer Support Crisis Services, 988, Substance Use Support Groups, Wellness, Creativity, Schools, Workplace, Youth Empowerment, Spirituality and more.
Presenters Include:
Suicide Attempt Survivors, Loss Survivors, Impacted Family and Friends, Clinicians, Physicians, Advocates, Youth, LGBTQ, BIPOC, Veterans, Health Care Workers, Athletes, Musicians, First Responders, Teachers, Faith Leaders, Tech Entrepreneurs, Wellness Experts Business Leaders and more.
https://www.hoperising.one/

Virtual Family Support Meeting
2020-09-24 12:00 - 13:00
This meeting is open to any parent or caregiver raising a child. There’s no specific agenda—we’re just here to check in with each other, discuss problems and concerns and support one another through this emotional time.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwudemgrzojEtR5bKlS6VgjIlGwrcGFzRZr
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Leadership Training Graduates Coaching and Support Group
2020-09-23 12:00 - 13:00
This group will focus on opportunities for leadership training graduates to serve on decision-making groups, provide coaching guidance for those who are already serving on groups or about to serve on groups, and will be a place where graduates can discuss common concerns, problems and successes that will help them be more effective parent/caregiver leaders. Meetings will be held on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 12 noon. (Open only to leadership training graduates.)

2020 Virtual Trauma Informed Care Conference
2020-09-22 - 2020-09-24
For the past 6 years, several state and local agencies have joined to host the annual Trauma-Informed Care Conference. Each year, the conferences have brought together hundreds of diverse participants representing a wide array of service providers. This year’s theme, “There is HOPE! Thriving After the Storm” continues to use the “Storm” as the analogy for “Trauma” as with the previous year’s theme.
Registration: https://fs21.formsite.com/G6zWk0/fmbt77yukr/index.html

Learning at Home: ﻿Schedules and Routines
2020-09-17 12:00 - 13:00
Presented by: Brittany Herrington, PhD, Early Learning and SCD Specialist, REACH MS
During this first meeting, we will discuss the importance of setting up consistent routines at home. We will provide at-home schedule templates and other resources for helping your children keep track of their school work and become more independent in their daily routines. There will be opportunities for questions and discussion.
Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2213880266010567182
Sponsors: MSPTI and REACH MS

Virtual Family Support Meeting
2020-09-17 12:00 - 13:00
This meeting is open to any parent or caregiver raising a child. There’s no specific agenda—we’re just here to check in with each other, discuss problems and concerns and support one another through this emotional time.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvcuyhqz4jHtNCdbOQ1BXsCSQr8I6fxGEp
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Complaining vs. Complaints: How to Use the Law Without a Lawyer to Help Your Child
2020-09-11 13:00 - 14:00
Description: This webinar helps families and those working with them understand how the formal state complaint process can be used when issues arise with special education. Participants will also be supported in understanding how formal complaint processes often bring more positive results than simply complaining does.

Virtual Family Support Meeting
2020-09-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-08-27 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-08-20 12:00 - 13:00, 2020-08-13 12:00 - 13:00
This meeting is open to any parent or caregiver raising a child. There’s no specific agenda—we’re just here to check in with each other, discuss problems and concerns and support one another through this emotional time.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUudeGhrj0uvlYdWW5R7YJJ6PgFrdzpMw
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Virtual Community Listening Forum - Mississippi's Developmental Disabilities Network
2020-09-09 17:30 - 18:30, 2020-09-09 12:00 - 13:00
Description: You are invited to attend the Virtual Community Listening Forum to share what services, supports, and resources are needed most by people with developmental disabilities in Mississippi. This will assist in planning for future programs and activities.
Who should participate in the Virtual Community Listening Forum?

People with developmental or other disabilities
Parents or other family members
Caregivers

September 9, 2020
12:00-1:00 p.m. or 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Register: tinyurl.com/MSDDN2020
Please register for one of the forums. A link for the forum will be e-mailed by September 9, 2020.
The Community Listening Forum is hosted by Mississippi’s Developmental Disabilities Network (Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities, Disability Rights Mississippi, and the Institute for Disability Studies at the University of Southern Mississippi).

Virtual Family Support Meeting
2020-09-03 12:00 - 13:00
This meeting is open to any parent or caregiver raising a child. There’s no specific agenda—we’re just here to check in with each other, discuss problems and concerns and support one another through this emotional time.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsce6qrzMiEtPr3WXGF_-8aFleeNjQ8MNY
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Webinar: Family-Driven Education Advocacy
2020-08-28 13:00 - 14:00
Understanding and accessing your child’s and family’s rights in the education system can be confusing, especially when your child has a disability (or you suspect they do). This webinar will support families and those working with them in understanding their basic rights and what families can do if they believe their children’s rights have been violated.

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TA Coalition Webinar: Improving Access to Care Through Creating Family Peer Support Specialists
2020-08-12 14:00 - 17:00
Details: A SAMHSA sponsored webinar developed under contract by the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD) and presented by the National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental will take place Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at 2:00pm Eastern Time called Improving Access to Care Through Creating Certified Family Peer Specialists Across the Lifespan.
Description: Family Peer Support services have been available in many states for several years. While this service began organically, it has matured and is now a recognized Medicaid-billable support for families. While Family Peer Support was originally developed as a support for families with school-aged children in child-serving systems, the service has evolved in response to reflect a more robust understanding of family dynamics and the cultural shift towards more children remaining with their families into adulthood.
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This webinar will explore the dimensions of family support across the lifespan. Our presenters will speak from three unique perspectives. We will highlight the subtle differences in providing supports for families with very young children, those with school-aged children and youth, and those families caring for their adult children. Presenters will offer real-life examples and tools that should prove useful for participants. The challenges faced by families as they transition through the various service systems will be highlighted and the importance of family support throughout the lifespan will be described.
Presenters:

Joy Hogge, Ph.D., Executive Director, Families as Allies, Mississippi
Zira Franks, MSC, BHT, Program Director, Family Involvement Center, Arizona
Cindy Seekins, CFPS, Executive Director G.E.A.R. Parent Network, Maine

Moderator:

Lynda Gargan, Ph.D., Executive Director, National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
