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SUMMARY:MSPTI- Mapping Dreams: Transition to Adulthood
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center\nMapping Dreams: Transition to Adulthood \nMapping Dreams: Transition to Adulthood is a training that introduces families to concepts of transition planning. The training provides strategies for what parents and youth can do to help plan for the student’s transition from high school to adult employment\, postsecondary education or training\, and independent living. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mspti-mapping-dreams-transition-to-adulthood/
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Building Hope & Repairing Harm
DESCRIPTION:NTTAC Event: Building Bridges of Hope – Community of Practice Series\n\n\n\n\nSupporting children and youth with high emotional and behavioral needs is often lonely\, overwhelming\, complex and not well-understood. How as a caregiver do you navigate school services\, child welfare\, and other involved systems to get the support you need for your child? How as school providers might we learn with families through their advocacy journeys? \nLet’s come together to listen and learn from family advocates and colleagues in the field to deepen our practice\, student-center our services\, and make this work less lonely and more connected. \nThe “Building Bridges of Hope” NTTAC Institute and accompanying community of practice will join parents\, caregivers\, providers and educators together to strategize how to support each other while supporting our students with emotional and behavioral health needs. \nJoin us as we create space to dream and hope together to find new ways of being\, learning\, and partnering. \nTogether\, we engage in interactive discussions regarding what is working\, concerning challenges\, and rising promising practices and services nation-wide. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/building-hope-repairing-harm/
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting Notice
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Department of Education\nThe Special Education Advisory Panel will meet on Wednesday\, June 23\, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. You may access the meeting either online or by phone. \nJoin Zoom Meeting Online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89185899924?pwd=TERlQ1YwODNUMDN0cW9pVGtVUjNCUT09 \nMeeting ID: 891 8589 9924\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) \nMeeting ID: 891 8589 9924\nPasscode: 344571 \nThe Panel will hear public comments at 10:15 a.m. \nWritten 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. \nFor more information\, or if you need accommodations due to a disability\, contact Dr. Armerita Tell at 601-359-3498.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/special-education-advisory-panel-meeting-notice-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210623T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210623T130000
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SUMMARY:Get the Scoop on What the Hinds County MAP Team and NFusion Metro has to Offer.
DESCRIPTION:NFusion Metro\nThis event will be in the NFusion Metro Parking Lot\, 1815 Hospital Drive\, Jackson\, MS. We hope to make this a fun event where local residents can meet all of the Hinds County MAP Team members and the NFusion Metro staff and enjoy a delicious scoop of ice cream! NFusion Metro Parking Lot\, 1815 Hospital Drive\, Jackson\, MS. \nMore info coming soon!!!
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/get-the-scoop-on-what-the-hinds-county-map-team-and-nfusion-metro-has-to-offer/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210624T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210624T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T033430
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SUMMARY:Virtual Leadership Training -June 24
DESCRIPTION:This training is for parents\, caregivers and staff members who are interested in learning to serve on decision-making groups and committees. There will be 2 sessions\, and each session will last 2.5 hours. Participants must attend all sessions for the entire session in order to receive their certificate. They also must be able to join the sessions from a device that has a camera and stay on camera throughout all sessions. Parents and caregivers who are receiving a stipend for completing this training must also turn in all course evaluations in addition to completing the other requirements in order to receive their stipends. \nRegister now >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-leadership-training-june-24/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210625T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210625T113000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Leadership Training -June 25
DESCRIPTION:This training is for parents\, caregivers and staff members who are interested in learning to serve on decision-making groups and committees. There will be 2 sessions\, and each session will last 2.5 hours. Participants must attend all sessions for the entire session in order to receive their certificate. They also must be able to join the sessions from a device that has a camera and stay on camera throughout all sessions. Parents and caregivers who are receiving a stipend for completing this training must also turn in all course evaluations in addition to completing the other requirements in order to receive their stipends. \nRegister now >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-leadership-training-june-25/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210625T100000
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SUMMARY:MSPTI- Steps for Success: Making IEP Meetings Work
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center\nSteps for Success: Making IEP Meetings Work \nParents often struggle with finding childcare if their child has a disability. This presentation will explain the law and help parents prepare for the process of finding appropriate childcare. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mspti-steps-for-success-making-iep-meetings-work/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210625T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210625T130000
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CREATED:20210621T205143Z
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UID:10001162-1624626000-1624626000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Medical Care Advisory Committee Meeting - Division of Medicaid
DESCRIPTION:The Medical Care Advisory Committee (MCAC)\nThe Medical Care Advisory Committee (MCAC) is required by federal regulation to advise the Division of Medicaid about health and medical care services.  Among others\, the committee must include “Members of consumers’ groups\, including Medicaid beneficiaries\, and consumer organizations” \nState Capitol Building Room 216 \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/medical-care-advisory-committee-meeting-division-of-medicaid/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210627T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210627T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T033430
CREATED:20210615T204408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210621T190533Z
UID:10001161-1624802400-1624820400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Car Seat Check Up Event
DESCRIPTION:Call for an appointment to have your child’s seat by a certified technician and to be fitted for a seat\, if qualified. \nMasked required. \n2415 8th Street at the corner of 7th Ave.\nMeridian\, MS 39301\nback parking lot \nFor more information or to make an appointment contact 601-482-3171
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/car-seat-check-up-event/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210628T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T033430
CREATED:20210615T201430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210615T201430Z
UID:10001155-1624874400-1624879800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:MSPTI- Parent Advocacy Academy (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center\nParent Advocacy Academy (Part 2) \nHaving a Child with a Disability can be challenging. Your child’s IEP and how to monitor it can be confusing. How to be the best advocate for your child\, the importance of communication and how to resolve conflicts are important pieces of this puzzle. Join us for an advocacy academy that will provide you with the tools to understand the special education process. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mspti-parent-advocacy-academy-part-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210629T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210629T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T033430
CREATED:20210622T220321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210622T220321Z
UID:10001164-1624993200-1624998600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Free Virtual Screening of the Documentary "Mysteries of Mental Illness"
DESCRIPTION:Join Mississippi Public Broadcasting and some of the state’s top mental health leaders for a free virtual screening of the documentary Mysteries of Mental Illness at 7 p.m. Tuesday\, June 29. A live panel discussion reviewing conditions\, treatments and more will follow. Online attendees can ask questions during the event. \nRegistration is required at mpbonline.org or via Eventbrite. \nDesare Frazier\, MPB senior news reporter\, will moderate the discussion with state mental health leaders. Those leaders are: \nDr. Joy Hogge – Families as Allies\nDr. Susan Buttross – University of Mississippi Medical Center\nWendy Bailey – Mississippi Department of Mental Health\nSitaniel Wimbley – NAMI Mississippi \nMysteries of Mental Illness is a four-part series that explores the evolution in understanding and the dramatic attempts across generations to unravel the difficult questions surrounding mental illness people have grappled with throughout history: What causes it? And how it is best treated? \nResearch by University of Mississippi Medical Center and Mississippi State University faculty\, staff and students will be included in the documentary. The staff and faculty are part of a group – The Asylum Hill Research Consortium based at UMMC –  conducting research about patients who died at the Mississippi State Asylum\, which operated from 1855 to 1935 in Jackson. Graves were discovered in 2012 on the only remaining undeveloped part of the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s main campus. \nThe PBS series will air on MPB Television at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. Tuesday\, June 22 and Wednesday\, June 23. Afterward\, the series will stream online and on the PBS Video App. Individuals can watch the series before MPB’s June 29 virtual event or stream the series later. \nMPB is a state agency that also operates as a PBS and NPR affiliate broadcasting station. For more information visit www.mpbonline.org. Find all MPB press releases here.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/free-virtual-screening-of-the-documentary-mysteries-of-mental-illness/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210630T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210630T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T033430
CREATED:20210623T004122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210623T004159Z
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SUMMARY:Families as Allies - Facebook Live
DESCRIPTION:Every time there’s a fifth Wednesday in a month (like this month!) we hit Facebook Live to give you a report on what Families as Allies has been doing and what we have planned for the next three months. Join us at noon on 6/30/21 on our Facebook page! \nhttps://www.facebook.com/faams.org/
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/families-as-allies-facebook-live-2/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210630T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210630T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T033430
CREATED:20210629T211744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T211744Z
UID:10000928-1625058000-1625058000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:A Virtual Hill Briefing in Support of The Protecting Our Students in Schools Act
DESCRIPTION:The Education Trust\nStudents must be safe and free from physical harm in schools. A supportive school environment is critical for effective teaching and learning. This is perhaps more important than ever as students return to classrooms after a period of remote learning due to COVID-19. The pandemic has upended the lives of many students and their families\, leading to increases in social isolation\, anxiety\, stress\, and trauma. Therefore\, it is incumbent on all states\, districts\, schools\, and educators to foster positive school climates and improve discipline practices through evidence-based strategies\, like training and ongoing professional development for educators\, greater involvement of school support staff\, and the use of other evidence-based supports like restorative justice practices. \nThe Protecting Our Students in Schools Act furthers this goal by banning the use of corporal punishment in schools receiving federal funds and provides resources for schools and districts to implement practices that we know contribute best to a learning environment designed to help students thrive. \nJoin us for a conversation on the need to pass this important piece of legislation to keep students safe in school. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/a-virtual-hill-briefing-in-support-of-the-protecting-our-students-in-schools-act/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210706T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210706T161500
DTSTAMP:20260423T033430
CREATED:20210607T155512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T220006Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Intersectionality of Caregiver & Student Experience
DESCRIPTION:NTTAC Event: Building Bridges of Hope – Community of Practice Series\n\n\n\n\nSupporting children and youth with high emotional and behavioral needs is often lonely\, overwhelming\, complex and not well-understood. How as a caregiver do you navigate school services\, child welfare\, and other involved systems to get the support you need for your child? How as school providers might we learn with families through their advocacy journeys? \nLet’s come together to listen and learn from family advocates and colleagues in the field to deepen our practice\, student-center our services\, and make this work less lonely and more connected. \nThe “Building Bridges of Hope” NTTAC Institute and accompanying community of practice will join parents\, caregivers\, providers and educators together to strategize how to support each other while supporting our students with emotional and behavioral health needs. \nJoin us as we create space to dream and hope together to find new ways of being\, learning\, and partnering. \nTogether\, we engage in interactive discussions regarding what is working\, concerning challenges\, and rising promising practices and services nation-wide. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/exploring-intersectionality-of-caregiver-student-experience/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210712T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210712T083000
DTSTAMP:20260423T033430
CREATED:20210621T211009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T140559Z
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SUMMARY:Hearing on Remedies in the United States of America v. The State of Mississippi
DESCRIPTION:The United States of America v. The State of Mississippi\nThe hearing on Remedies in the United States of America v. The State of Mississippi will be held in courtroom 5B before District Judge Carlton W. Reeves. The Federal Courthouse is at 501 East Court Street\, Suite 5.500 Jackson\, MS 39201. Telephone: 601-608-4140. \nThe hearing is open to the public. Please note that cell phones cannot be taken into court and there is no place to store them at the courthouse.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/hearing-on-remedies-in-the-united-states-of-america-v-the-state-of-mississippi/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210712T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210716T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T033430
CREATED:20210608T205756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T222230Z
UID:10000922-1626080400-1626440400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:MS Families for Kids: Youth Leadership Camp
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Families for Kids Youth \nThe Mississippi Families for Kids Youth Leadership Camp is an annual week-long day camp that is held for middle and high school children in Jackson and surrounding areas. We bring together a selection of youth from traditional families\, adopted families and foster care. The purpose of the camp is to equip middle and high school students with the skills\, resources and information they need to finish high school and enter higher education. The camp also acts as a motivational guide to enhance core traits necessary to be leaders among their peers. During the week\, children will engage in activities that teach self-esteem\, teamwork\, integrity\, determination and independence. Children are encouraged to set achievable goals for themselves that will ensure positive outcomes for their future. \n  \nGet your tickets here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/youth-leadership-camp/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210714T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210714T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T033430
CREATED:20210713T204255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210713T205006Z
UID:10000943-1626264000-1626267600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health and Preventing Unauthorized Access to Firearms
DESCRIPTION:Project ChildSafe\nProject ChildSafe is hosting a webinar with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention about Understanding Youth Mental Health and Preventing Unauthorized Access to Firearms. The discussion will help parents of teens recognize signs their children may be struggling with mental health issues and offer advice on how to talk to kids about self-harm\, make homes safer for those who may be at-risk and help reduce the risk of suicide in America’s teens. \n  \nWatch on FaceBook Live. 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/youth-mental-health-and-preventing-unauthorized-access-to-firearms/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210714T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210714T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T033430
CREATED:20210713T205820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210713T210139Z
UID:10001166-1626271200-1626271200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Parenting & Recovery Part 2: Parenting in Long-Term Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Opioid Response Network\nHow does long-term recovery affect parenting? And how does parenting affect one’s long-term recovery? During this panel presentation\, we’ll have the opportunity to explore these questions from multiple perspectives\, as our panelists share their experiences as mother\, father\, clinician\, advocate\, and more. \nParticipants will be able to:\n• Understand the opportunities and challenges that arise when parenting in recovery over the long term.\n• Identify ways to discuss being in recovery with children at various ages/stages of development.\n• Discuss ways to integrate that clinicians and recovery specialists can work together to support parent-child relationships. \n\n\nTime\n\n  \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/parenting-recovery-part-2-parenting-in-long-term-recovery/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210715T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210716T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T033430
CREATED:20210706T225651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T225651Z
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SUMMARY:Minority Mental Health Conference
DESCRIPTION:Conference Dates: July 15-16\, 2021\nLocation: Virtual\nTheme: “Knowing Is Growing”\nAgenda with sessions and CE information will be announced at a later date.\nSend questions to stateconference@namims.org.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/minority-mental-health-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210715T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210715T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T033430
CREATED:20210706T182526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210714T123453Z
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SUMMARY:Board of Mental Health Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Board of Mental Health–IN PERSON\nSubject: Department of Mental Health \nDescription:\nBoard Committee meetings will be held prior to the Board meeting.\nThe full Board will begin at 9 a.m. \nMEETING LOCATION\nDepartment of Mental Health 239 North Lamar Street\nJackson MS 39201 \nCONTACT INFORMATION: Grenaye Sullivan 601-359-6260\ngrenaye.sullivan@dmh.ms.gov \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/board-of-mental-health-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210715T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210715T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T033430
CREATED:20210706T172638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T172848Z
UID:10000934-1626350400-1626354000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Support Group - July 15
DESCRIPTION:Any parent or caregiver of a child with a behavioral challenge is welcome to join us on the first and third Thursday of each month.  There will be time to talk about anything the group would like to discuss. \nRegister here >>  \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-support-group-july-15/
CATEGORIES:Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210715T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210715T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T033430
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SUMMARY:Families as Allies Board Quarterly Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Quarterly board meeting of the board of Families as Allies. All meetings are open to the public and include time for public comments. Public comments can also be emailed to info@faams.org or faxed to 601-355-0919.\n\n\n\nRegister Here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/families-as-allies-board-quarterly-board-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Families as Allies meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210716T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T033430
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SUMMARY:Fair Housing 101
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities\, in collaboration with HUD’s Region IV Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity and Housing Education and Economic Development (HEED)\, is hosting a Fair Housing Webinar. Discrimination in the sale or rental of housing or housing-related activities is illegal. The Fair Housing Act prohibits this discrimination because of race\, color\, national origin\, religion\, sex\, familial status\, and disability. Join us to learn about your fair housing rights.\n\nPresenters:\nCharles Harris – Executive Director\, Heed\nRene Gallor – Fair Housing Director\, Heed\n\nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/fair-housing-101/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210719T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210719T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T033430
CREATED:20210719T183850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210719T183850Z
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SUMMARY:An Invitation for Transforming a Bold and Collaborative 21st Century Research Agenda
DESCRIPTION:We want to hear from you! Whether you are a researcher\, advocate\, legislator\, agency or state\ndecision or policy maker\, practitioner\, or a consumer of the child welfare system with lived\nexperience\, we are asking you to participate in a series of engaging and insightful conversations\nintended to broaden awareness of needed change\, identify research gaps\, and ultimately\nrevolutionize the child welfare system with a much-needed diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI)\nperspective. Your voice could help us launch the child welfare system into the 21st Century\, ultimately\nhelping the children\, families\, communities\, and the nation to give it the potential to serve those in\nneed as it should. \nBackground: Recently\, the Child Welfare League of America (CWLA)\, the American Public Human\nServices Association (APHSA)\, and the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare\n(AASWSW) were asked by Casey Family Programs\, The Annie E. Casey Foundation\, and the William\nT. Grant Foundation to engage you and your peers in a collaborative review of a draft 21st Century\nResearch Agenda. For additional information\, please see Building a 21st Century Research Agenda to\nIncrease the Use of Research in Child Welfare Decision-Making. \nAccording to the three foundations\, “The purpose of building a 21st Century research agenda –\ngrounded in diversity\, equity\, and inclusion – to support child and family well-being is to (1) form a\nbroad-based coalition of research partners to identify research gaps to support child welfare\, (2)\narticulate clear research questions that need to be addressed that are relevant for families\,\njurisdiction leaders\, policy-makers and practitioners; (3) identify research strategies that will close\nthe gaps and answer those key questions; and (4) help agencies use findings to improve policy\,\nprogram and practice strategies resulting in transformative systems change. \nThe Event: Each of the three National organizations had specific groups we were asked to get input\nfrom: APHSA for the public agencies\, AASWSW for researchers\, and CWLA the private sector\, direct\nservice\, and those with lived experience (birth parents and youth). So you might also be hearing from\nthem. CWLA will be providing numerous opportunities\, so we gather input from as broad a group as\npossible. Members of various CWLA committees will have an additional opportunity for input. \nWe will be holding a series of virtual input meetings that anyone can participate in beginning with\nour first convening on July 20\, 2021\, and our last convening to be held on August 12\, 2021. See table\nbelow for the input meetings schedule and registration information. These sessions will provide the\nresearch and a brief summary on the work that has been done to date and allow space for meaningful\ninput and identification of the most pervasive research gaps that you identify as missing. Each\nsession will be 2 hours long\, and although they will be recorded\, it will only be for our internal\npurposes to use for note taking and will be kept absolutely confidential. Attendance may be limited\,\nand pre-registration will be required. We will have a total of 10 sessions with the last one being an\nout-brief in which we present the aggregated information and provide an opportunity for additional\ncommentary. Registration links are included below. You are welcome to attend more than one. \nThe Virtual Input Meetings: \nCommunity Based Prevention\nTuesday\, July 20\, 2021. 11a-1p PST\, 12p-2p MST\, 1p-3p CST\, 2p-4p\nEST\nRegister here>> \nWednesday\, July 28\, 2021. 5:30p-7:30p PST\, 6:30p-8:30p MST\,\n7:30p-9:30p CST\, 8:30p-10:30p EST\nRegister here>> \nChild Protective Services and Prevention of Foster Care Research Gaps\nWednesday\, July 21\, 2021. 5:30p-7:30p PST\, 6:30p-8:30p MST\,\n7:30p-9:30p CST\, 8:30p-10:30p EST\nRegister here>> \nThursday\, July 29\, 2021. 11a-1p PST\, 12p-2p MST\, 1p-3p CST\, 2p-4p\nEST\nRegister here>> \nTuesday\, August 3\, 2021. 11a-1p PST\, 12p-2p MST\, 1p-3p CST\, 2p-4p\nEST\nRegister here>>  \nOut-of-Home Care\nThursday\, July 22\, 2021. 11a-1p PST\, 12p-2p MST\, 1p-3p CST\, 2p-4p\nEST\nRegister here>> \nTuesday\, July 27\, 2021. 11a-1p PST\, 12p-2p MST\, 1p-3p CST\, 2p-4p\nEST\nRegister here>> \nWednesday\, August 9\, 2021. 5:30p-7:30p PST\, 6:30p-8:30p MST\,\n7:30p-9:30p CST 8:30p-10:30p EST\nRegister here>> \nTuesday\, August 10\, 2021. 11a-1p PST\, 12p-2p MST\, 1p-3p CST\, 2p-4p\nEST\nRegister here>> \nFinal Cumulative Meeting\nThursday\, August 12\, 2021. 11a-1p PST\, 12p-2p MST\, 1p-3p CST\, 2p-4p\nEST\nRegister here>> \nWe would like representatives with varying perspectives and experiences as mentioned above to be\npart of this team to engage equally to provide a balanced but robust review and discussion. As part of\nthis team collaboration\, it is important and necessary for you to invite and include individuals who\nare consumers with lived experience and those with a strong foundation of DEI in order to create a\nrevolutionary and transformative Child Welfare system.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/an-invitation-for-transforming-a-bold-and-collaborative-21st-century-research-agenda/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210720T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210720T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T033430
CREATED:20210410T212659Z
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SUMMARY:What Have We Built Together? Shared Learning from the Community of Practice Series
DESCRIPTION:National Training and Technical Assistance Center\n\n\nSupporting children and youth with high emotional and behavioral needs is often lonely\, overwhelming\, complex\, and not well-understood. How as a caregiver do you navigate school services\, child welfare\, and other involved systems to get the support you need for your child? How as school providers might we learn with families through their advocacy journeys?\n\nLet’s come together to listen and learn from family advocates and colleagues in the field to deepen our practice\, student-center our services\, and make this work less lonely and more connected.\n\nThe “Building Bridges of Hope” NTTAC Institute and accompanying community of practice will join parents\, caregivers\, providers\, and educators together to strategize how to support each other while supporting our students with emotional and behavioral health needs.\n\nJoin us as we create space to dream and hope together to find new ways of being\, learning\, and partnering.\n\nTogether\, we engage in interactive discussions regarding what is working\, concerning challenges\, and rising promising practices and services nation-wide.\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/building-bridges-of-hope-supporting-children-and-youth-with-high-emotional-and-behavioral-health-needs/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210721T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210721T130000
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SUMMARY:Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
DESCRIPTION:Join us via Zoom for our monthly Coaching and Support session for parents who are supporting other parents in any system. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/supportive-coaching-for-parents-supporting-other-parents-7/
CATEGORIES:Group,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210721T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210721T133000
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CREATED:20210719T180500Z
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SUMMARY:Affirming and Supporting Our Children as they Go Back to School: Considerations for Families\, Educators and Community Members
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by SAMHSA  \nWe have lived through unprecedented times as the realities of the Covid-19 pandemic\, racial turmoil\, political upheaval and even weather crises spread across our communities. From March of 2020 until this upcoming September of 2021\, many schools were completely closed while others offered a hybrid model of education. Many parents were unexpectedly working from home or worse – out of work altogether. These circumstances resulted in heightened stress\, anxiety\, social isolation\, fear\, and trauma for our children. In addition\, virtual schooling did not always provide the needed academic or social supports for many students as they fell behind both academically and developmentally. Now\, as the curtain begins to lift\, and the “new normal” rolls into place\, schools are re-opening and many parents are back to work. How do parents\, teachers\, and caring adults within the community provide the supports children need to make this next transition in ways that are both affirming\, and successful? This webinar will provide practical tips and tools for adults on the front lines with children in the months ahead. \nLearning Objectives: By the end of this webinar participants will: \n• Gain an understanding of how these months of crisis after crisis may have impacted families and children\n• Gain information on how to help parents adapt trauma-informed parenting strategies to talk to children about both their hopes and dreams as well as their fears and concerns upon returning to school and other activities of daily living\n• Be able to list and use 5 practical tips for supporting children before\, during and after school hours \nPresenter – Susan (Sue) Badeau – writes and speaks extensively on topics related to children\, particularly those with special needs and is a frequent keynote speaker and workshop leader at state\, regional and national conferences. She has worked in child-serving fields including adoption\, foster care\, juvenile justice\, children’s mental health and public and private education agencies for 33 years. She has developed curricula on many topics used to train professional child welfare staff\, adoptive and foster parents\, judges\, attorneys and youth. In addition\, she was a policy consultant for public and private agencies\, universities and court systems. Sue serves on national boards of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)\, the North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC)\, National Center for Youth in Custody\, All Children\, All Families\, and Justice for Families. \n  \nRegister here>> 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/affirming-and-supporting-our-children-as-they-go-back-to-school-considerations-for-families-educators-and-community-members/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210722T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210722T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T033430
CREATED:20210622T221555Z
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SUMMARY:2021 Open Up Summit
DESCRIPTION:Open Up Mississippi\nJoin Open Up Mississippi’s first annual Open Up Summit. During this event\, our young adult members will be paired with mental health professionals to do presentations on the things that matter to them. They will be able to use their collective voices to tell us what they want and need when it comes to their mental wellness\, as well as the mental wellness of their peers. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/2021-open-up-summit/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210723T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210723T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T033431
CREATED:20210719T174520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210719T174520Z
UID:10001172-1627034400-1627045200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Drive -Thru Community Baby Shower Give-Away
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the Drive -Thru Community Baby Shower Give-Away! \n62 Old Airport Rd. \nWhile supplies last: Free Pampers\, Baby Wipes and a case of water. We are also giving away 2 car seats\, 1 pack n play and COVID-19 vaccines for ages 18 and up.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/drive-thru-community-baby-shower-give-away/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210724T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210724T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T033431
CREATED:20210611T154744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210611T154840Z
UID:10000925-1627117200-1627135200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Saddle Up for Field Day with LIFE of Mississippi
DESCRIPTION:LIFE of Mississippi\nLIFE of Mississippi’s Healthy Opportunity Specialist and P.O.W.E.R. will be hosting a field day for our consumers out at the reservoir. We will be fishing\, face painting\, arts and crafts! Plenty of fun for the family! Celebrating ADA!! \nClick for more details!
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/saddle-up-for-field-day-with-life-of-mississippi/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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