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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. Families as Allies conducts virtual training for the certification. These are the dates of upcoming trainings: \n\nJuly 18-22\, 2022 – Virtual Training (Application Deadline: June 20\, 2022)\n September 12-16\, 2022 – Virtual Training (Application Deadline: August 15\, 2022)\nNovember 14-18\, 2022 – Virtual Training (Application Deadline: October 17\, 2022)\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-3/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220719T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220719T110000
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SUMMARY:Navigating the IEP: Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center \nAs a parent\, the IEP process can often seem like a maze. There are so many parts to the process it’s often overwhelming. Join the Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center for part one in a series that will help you understand how to navigate this journey. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/navigating-the-iep-part-1-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220721T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220721T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T225536
CREATED:20220628T230949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T230949Z
UID:10001430-1658401200-1658404800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Request\, Referral\, and Consent
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center \nRequest\, Referral\, and Consent: What do these three words mean to parents? Do you know how to request evaluations\, make a referral or what you must give written consent for before evaluations or services can begin? Join the Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center and learn what you need to know and how to use the information as you advocate for your child. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/request-referral-and-consent-3/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220721T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220721T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T225536
CREATED:20211213T180634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220418T183358Z
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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. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-bring-your-iep-and-other-school-questions-12/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220721T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220721T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T225536
CREATED:20220418T173402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220418T173402Z
UID:10001392-1658428200-1658431800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Families as Allies Board Quarterly Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Quarterly board meeting of the board of Families as Allies. All meetings are open to the public and include time for public comments. Public comments can also be emailed to info@faams.org or faxed to 601-355-0919. \n\n\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/families-as-allies-board-quarterly-board-meeting-5/
CATEGORIES:Families as Allies meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220727T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220727T164500
DTSTAMP:20260429T225536
CREATED:20220621T163347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T173510Z
UID:10001422-1658912400-1658940300@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Eighth Annual Special Education Law Conference & CLE
DESCRIPTION:The Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities Presents\n Eighth Annual Special Education Law Conference & CLE \nThe conference will include an overview of special education-related laws\, benefits laws related to children with disabilities\, ethics\, dispute resolution\, and recent rulings and decisions impacting special education. \nRon Morton\, LLM and certified elder law attorney will talk about Benefits related to children with disabilities\nJudith Gran\, a nationally recognized special education attorney\, will present our Ethics hour (Who Is The Client In Special Ed Matters) and will give an Update On Important Rulings and Decisions\nPam Dollar\, executive director of the Coalition\, and Julian Miller\, special education attorney and children’s advocate\, will present on Dispute Resolution Proceedings and Options  \n6 CLE hours for attorneys (includes 1 hour of ethics)\nTeachers .6 CEU hours (applied for)\nRegistration Fee\nAttorneys (6 CLE hours including 1 ethics hour) – $150\nNon-Attorneys – $150\nStudents (student ID required) – $75 \nA limited number of stipends/scholarships are available for parents of students with disabilities. Please indicate when you register if you are requesting a parent stipend. \nRefund Policy: No refunds will be given. A substitute participant may be designated in place of a registrant who is unable to attend. \nFOR MORE INFORMATION CALL\n(601) 969-0601 \nRegister here >> \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/6630/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220727T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220727T130000
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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-training-graduates-coaching-and-support-group-15/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220730T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220730T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T225536
CREATED:20220727T154857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T155135Z
UID:10001433-1659171600-1659186000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Oxford Diaper Bank
DESCRIPTION:Free Diaper Giveaway \nDo you know a family in need of diapers for their baby? The Oxford Diaper Bank is giving away FREE diapers\, sizes NB-4T/5T. \nSaturday\, July 30\n9am-1pm\nOxford Armory Pavilion
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/oxford-diaper-bank/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220809T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220809T173000
DTSTAMP:20260429T225536
CREATED:20220622T205039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T210128Z
UID:10001423-1660060800-1660066200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Mississippi Developmental Disabilities Network Community Listening Forums
DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi Developmental Disabilities Network is hitting the road and wants to meet with you! DRMS\, along with our partners at Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities and Institute for Disability Studies\, will be hosting community forums in the Jackson\, Gulf Coast\, and Southaven areas in August. \nMark your calendars! Not in the area or can’t make it? We’ll have an online opportunity for you to provide input available next month. \nFind out more.\nhttps://www.facebook.com/DisRightsMS/photos/a.282792985090431/5274311209271892/?type=3
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-developmental-disabilities-network-community-listening-forums/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220810T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220810T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T225536
CREATED:20220509T164913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T164913Z
UID:10001400-1660132800-1660132800@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-19/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220811T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220811T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T225536
CREATED:20220225T142204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220805T211416Z
UID:10001359-1660212000-1660219200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Joint Planning Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Department of Mental Health\nJoint Mental Health and Substance Use Planning Council \nMeeting Location:\nMississippi State Hospital\nBuilding 71\n3550 MS-468\nPearl\, MS 39208 \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/joint-planning-council-meeting-4/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220816T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220816T173000
DTSTAMP:20260429T225536
CREATED:20220622T205523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T205523Z
UID:10001424-1660665600-1660671000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Mississippi Developmental Disabilities Network Community Listening Forums
DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi Developmental Disabilities Network is hitting the road and wants to meet with you! DRMS\, along with our partners at Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities and Institute for Disability Studies\, will be hosting community forums in the Jackson\, Gulf Coast\, and Southaven areas in August. \nMark your calendars! Not in the area or can’t make it? We’ll have an online opportunity for you to provide input available next month. \nFind out more.\nhttps://www.facebook.com/DisRightsMS/photos/a.282792985090431/5274311209271892/?type=3
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-developmental-disabilities-network-community-listening-forums-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220818T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220818T090000
DTSTAMP:20260429T225536
CREATED:20220609T172548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T171923Z
UID:10001128-1660813200-1660813200@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/de06a2fe-aaa4-4af6-8641-444897be4d76 \n\n\n\nMeeting Location-in person\nDepartment of Mental Health\n239 N. Lamar Street 1101 Robert E. Lee Building\nJackson\, MS. 39201 \nContact Information\nGrenaye Sullivan 601-359-6260\ngrenaye.sullivan@dmh.ms.gov \n\nTeleconference line available to DMH board members only. \n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/board-of-mental-health-meeting-10/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220818T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220818T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T225536
CREATED:20211213T165644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220418T183853Z
UID:10001316-1660824000-1660824000@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. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-bring-your-iep-and-other-school-questions-9/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220819T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220819T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T225536
CREATED:20220812T225849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220812T225849Z
UID:10001435-1660914000-1660914000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Mississippi Division of Medicaid - Medical Care Advisory Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Division of Medicaid \nThe Medical Care Advisory Committee is mandated in federal law to advise the Division of Medicaid. By law\, the committee must include Board-certified physicians and other representatives of the health professions who are familiar with the medical needs of low-income population groups; members of consumers’ groups\, including Medicaid beneficiaries and consumer organizations\, and the director of the public welfare department or the public health department. The committee will meet August 19\, 2022 – 1:00 PM at the Woolfolk Building – Conference Room 145 501 North West Street\, Jackson\, MS 39201. \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-division-of-medicaid-medical-care-advisory-committee-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220819T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220819T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T225536
CREATED:20220228T145811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T145811Z
UID:10001372-1660914000-1660914000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Advisory Committee
DESCRIPTION:Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Advisory Committee \nThe Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Advisory Committee (EHDI-AC)\, established by state statute (MS Code 41-90-7)\, is an advisory committee appointed by the State Health Officer to advise and assist the Mississippi State Department of Health and the Mississippi State Interagency Coordinating Council for Early Intervention on the identification of infants and toddlers with hearing impairments and linking them with early intervention services.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/early-hearing-detection-intervention-advisory-committee-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220824T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220824T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T225536
CREATED:20220315T153132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T175257Z
UID:10001385-1661342400-1661346000@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-training-graduates-coaching-and-support-group-16/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220825T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220825T173000
DTSTAMP:20260429T225536
CREATED:20220622T205854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T205854Z
UID:10001425-1661443200-1661448600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Mississippi Developmental Disabilities Network Community Listening Forums
DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi Developmental Disabilities Network is hitting the road and wants to meet with you! DRMS\, along with our partners at Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities and Institute for Disability Studies\, will be hosting community forums in the Jackson\, Gulf Coast\, and Southaven areas in August. \nMark your calendars! Not in the area or can’t make it? We’ll have an online opportunity for you to provide input available next month. \nFind out more.\nhttps://www.facebook.com/DisRightsMS/photos/a.282792985090431/5274311209271892/?type=3
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-developmental-disabilities-network-community-listening-forums-3/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220901T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220901T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T225536
CREATED:20211213T175244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220418T185041Z
UID:10001035-1662033600-1662033600@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. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/drop-in-family-support-time-13/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220908T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220908T163000
DTSTAMP:20260429T225536
CREATED:20220811T220754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220812T003329Z
UID:10001434-1662625800-1662654600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:2022 Creating Your Own Path: Successful Transitions for Persons with Autism
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Statewide Autism Training Initiative \nThe importance of transitions for those with autism cannot be stressed enough and doesn’t happen overnight. The objective of this conference is to provide parents\, advocates\, professionals\, and people with autism the opportunity to learn about resources and evidence-based best practices regarding planning and executing successful transitions. \n\nFeatured Speaker – Raun Kaufman \nRaun K. Kaufman is the author of the book Autism Breakthrough: The Groundbreaking Method That Has Helped Families All Over the World and the former CEO of the Autism Treatment Center of America®.  \nAn international lecturer and graduate of the Ivy League’s Brown University with a degree in Biomedical Ethics\, Raun has completed lecture tours in the U.S.\, United Kingdom\, Ireland\, the Netherlands\, Belgium\, Sweden\, Norway\, Spain\, Portugal\, Poland\, Romania\, France\, Japan\, Singapore\, the Philippines\, Malaysia\, and Vietnam. \nHis articles have been featured in journals such as The Autism File and Good Autism Practice and in books such as Silver Linings and Cutting-Edge Therapies for Autism.   \nHe has been interviewed by media such as National Public Radio\, BBC Television\, Fox News Channel\, The London Telegraph\, and People Magazine. \nIn addition to his work with families and educators for almost 25 years\, Raun brings a distinctive qualification to the realm of autism treatment: his own personal history.  \nAs a child\, Raun was diagnosed with so-called “severe” (non-speaking) autism and recommended for lifelong institutionalization. Instead\, his parents worked with him in a totally new way they developed\, enabling him to blossom\, grow\, and\, ultimately\, accomplish everything his parents were promised he would not. (A best-selling book and award-winning television movie were made about his journey.) \nRead more about Raun here>> \n\n\nThe conference will include: \n\nKeynote address – Neuro-Crash: The Real Cause of Meltdowns\, Transition Anxiety and Explosive Behaviors\nBreakout sessions on sensory differences\, autism in the classroom\, behavior\, accommodations in the workplace and social skills\nFamily and Adult Panel\nOpportunities to network with speakers\, providers\, professionals and family members\n\nVIEW THE CONFERENCE AGENDA \nRegistration Fee\nThrough August 31 – $125\nSeptember 1-8 – $150\nStudents $50 (must show student ID) \n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/2022-creating-your-own-path-successful-transitions-for-persons-with-autism/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220910T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220910T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T225536
CREATED:20220824T004431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T004431Z
UID:10001439-1662814800-1662829200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Chasing Awareness Cornhole and 3v3 Soccer Event
DESCRIPTION:Join Jackson Futbol Club for their first Mississippi Chasing Awareness event to help raise funds for Suicide Prevention. \nAll proceeds will go to MATES – Mississippi Alliance to End Suicide. \nCornhole games\, 3v3 soccer games\, and prizes to raffle off. There will be food trucks there as well. \nIn memory of Chase Lanke and all the others who have lost their life due to suicide.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/chasing-awareness-cornhole-and-3v3-soccer-event/
LOCATION:Jackson Futbol Club
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220916T163000
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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. Families as Allies conducts virtual training for the certification. These are the dates of upcoming trainings: \n\nSeptember 12-16\, 2022  – Virtual Training (Application Deadline: August 15\, 2022)\nNovember 14-18\, 2022 – Virtual Training (Application Deadline: October 17\, 2022)\nJanuary 9-13\, 2023 – Virtual Training (Application Deadline: December 5\, 2022)\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-4/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220914T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220914T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T225536
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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-20/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220915T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T225536
CREATED:20211213T170938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220418T183717Z
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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. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-bring-your-iep-and-other-school-questions-10/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220916T100000
DTSTAMP:20260429T225536
CREATED:20220427T204820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T204919Z
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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. \nNotice details:\nhttps://www.ms.gov/dfa/pmn/Home/NoticeDetails/f0e671df-fd64-4772-a82f-4423f2cd6fca \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/bidd-advisory-council-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220916T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220916T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T225536
CREATED:20220913T154054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T221858Z
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SUMMARY:Caregiver / Parent Peer Support Specialist Training Graduation
DESCRIPTION:We invite families\, providers\, state agencies\, current parent peer supporters and those interested in learning about parent peer supporters to join in the celebration. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/caregiver-parent-peer-support-specialist-2022-graduation/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220917T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220917T124500
DTSTAMP:20260429T225536
CREATED:20220914T205557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T220622Z
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SUMMARY:Special Education Boot Camp - Corinth
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center  \nYou don’t want to miss this upcoming Special Education Boot Camp on Saturday\, September 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the Corinth Public Library. Topics will include advocacy\, communication/documentation\, conflict resolutions\, and IEPs. Registration is not required but is preferred so we’ll know how many to plan for.\nBreakfast will be served! \nFor more information\, call Melissa Essary at (662) 660-3015 or email Leslie Junkin at leslie@mspti.org. \nRegister here >> \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/special-education-boot-camp-corinth/
LOCATION:Corinth Public Library\, 1023 Fillmore Street\, Corinth\, MS\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220920T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220920T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T225536
CREATED:20220914T220213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T220213Z
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SUMMARY:ABLE Town Hall Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services \nCome learn about ABLE accounts. ABLE accounts allow those with disabilities to save money without affecting or canceling their much-needed government benefits. Free to the public.\n\nFor more information:\nhttps://www.mdrs.ms.gov/Pages/able-act.aspx
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/able-town-hall-meeting/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church of Madison\, 2100 Main St.\, Madison\, MS\, 39110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220921T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220923T123000
DTSTAMP:20260429T225536
CREATED:20220524T184845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220818T145607Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Virtual Mississippi Trauma Informed Care Conference
DESCRIPTION:For the past 8 years\, several state and local agencies have joined together to host the annual Trauma-Informed Care Conference. Each year\, the conference has brought together over 500 diverse participants representing a wide array of service providers. This year’s theme\, “Building Resiliency through the Pandemic\,” was chosen to provide optimism that we will work through this difficult time by developing new coping strategies and building resiliency skills. \nResiliency is defined as the process of adapting well in the face of adversity\, trauma\, tragedy\, threats\, or significant sources of stress. Through innovative and thought-provoking sessions\, it is our expectation the conference will provide information to assist attendees in working through this difficult time and also help in improving lives even in the absence of adversity. \n\nThis is a “Virtual Conference”. You will need appropriate equipment to participate (i.e. laptop\, desktop\, etc…)*. You will be required to sign in to our Zoom virtual platform by entering your name. Workshops require attendee interaction to verify attendance\, chat\, Q & A sessions\, etc… \n*We ask that you do not use a cell phone as this may limit your interaction\, which may impact your ability to verify your attendance and receive continuing education credit. \n\n\n​The target audience includes those directly or indirectly impacted by trauma\, including but not limited to: \n\n\nMental Health and Addiction Professionals \n\n\nSocial Workers \n\n\nMarriage and Family Therapists \n\n\nNational Board for Certified Counselors \n\n\nJuvenile Justice Personnel – judges\, counselors\, administrators\, probation officers \n\n\nEducators – teachers\, administrators\, counselors \n\n\nDomestic Violence and other advocates \n\n\nParents/Guardians/Foster Parents/Resource Parents \n\n\nCommunity and Faith-Based \n\n\nPeer Support Specialists \n\n\nSurvivors and family members  \n\n\n\n\nThe fee for the conference is $100.00. There is not a daily fee or other reduced fees. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/2022-virtual-mississippi-trauma-informed-care-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220921T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220921T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T225536
CREATED:20220914T225006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T225006Z
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought Presentation - Stress Management - CEU available!
DESCRIPTION:Gulfport Behavioral Health System  \nStress affects everyone at times and learning to deal with stress effectively is essential to our well-being. Speaker: Hope Beaver\, Ph.D. \nComplementary lunch will be served at 11:30 am\, program starts promptly at noon. \nThis program is approved for one (1) general CEU credit through the MS Board of Examiners for Social Work and Marriage and Family Therapists. \nCompletion certificate will be available for all participants that attend with completed evaluation. \nRegister here  >> \nContact\nStephen East\nGulfport Behavioral Health System\n228-731-2235\nstephen.east@uhsinc.com
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/food-for-thought-presentation-stress-management-ceu-available/
LOCATION:Knight Nonprofit Center\, 11975 Seaway Rd\, Gulfport\, Mississippi\, 39503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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