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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-15/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T123000
DTSTAMP:20260619T074530
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SUMMARY:Tips for Effective IEP Meetings: Before\, During and After
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center \nIt’s hard to remember everything you need to know for an IEP meeting. Join Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center and learn steps on how to prepare before\, during and after the meeting. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/tips-for-effective-iep-meetings-before-during-and-after/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T074530
CREATED:20221205T215532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T215553Z
UID:10001178-1670499000-1670504400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:NAMI Mississippi Holiday Hello 2022
DESCRIPTION:NAMI Mississippi \nNAMI Mississippi is inviting everyone to stop by and grab light snacks\, or simply say “hello” and hear more about NAMI programs\, and meet the staff\, board members and volunteers. \nLearn more here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/nami-mississippi-holiday-hello-2022/
LOCATION:NAMI Mississippi\, 298 Commerce Park Dr. Suite C\, Ridgeland\, 39157\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T074531
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T222032Z
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SUMMARY:Champions for Children Gala Raffle
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Families for Kids \nAre you feeling lucky? \nHelp Mississippi Families for Kids fundraise for 2023 services by purchasing Gala raffle tickets for a chance to win one of three amazing prizes!  \nRaffle tickets must be purchased online by 5 p.m. December 8th. If you are attending our Gala event\, you can purchase raffle tickets in person until the drawing takes place at the end of the event. \nRaffle tickets enter you into a drawing for: \n     \n\nHouse cleaning services from Home and Business Services and Property Management valued at $250\nA Regions Cruiser Bike valued at $250\nAn Alaska cruise voucher for two on the Sapphire Princess departing from Anchorage on 7/5/23 provided by Pam Anderson- Cruise Planners valued at $2\,750. \n\nOnce a winner is drawn for one item\, they cannot win another item: no repeat winners. \nProceeds from the Champions For Children Gala benefit Mississippi Families for Kids a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible.  \nPurchase raffle tickets here >> \nThank you for your support.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/champions-for-children-gala-raffle/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T183000
DTSTAMP:20260619T074531
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SUMMARY:Champions for Children Gala
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Families for Kids \nJoin Mississippi Families for Kids on December 8th at 6:30 for a gala to fundraise for permanency services for 2023! \nEnjoy a night at Duling Hall in Jackson\, MS filled with music\, dinner\, drinks\, drawdown\, and an online raffle. It will be a night of celebration! \nBlack tie attire encouraged. \nProceeds from the Champions For Children Gala benefit Mississippi Families for Kids a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  Contributions are tax-deductible.  \nPurchase tickets here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/champions-for-children-gala/
LOCATION:Duling Hall\, 622 Duling Ave.\, Jackson\, MS\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T074531
CREATED:20221205T223625Z
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SUMMARY:The Power of Words
DESCRIPTION:Junior Auxiliary of Byram & Terry \nJoin the Junior Auxiliary of Byram & Terry’s family-friendly event for FREE developmental\, behavioral\, and autistic screenings on-site. \nThis informative event will have developmental\, behavioral and autism screenings\, sessions on childhood suicide awareness and other engaging and fun activities for all ages! \n\nParents who attend will have the opportunity to enter for the chance to win a $150 visa gift card! \n\n\n\n\nRegister today at https://bit.ly/PowerofWords2022.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/the-power-of-words/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221213T110000
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CREATED:20221207T155834Z
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SUMMARY:Section 504\, ADAA and Children with Disabilities or Special Health Care Needs: What Parents Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center \nWhen people think about educating students with disabilities\, the first thing that may come to mind is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Although students can receive accommodations\, related services\, and special education under both Section 504 and IDEA\, the two laws vary in a number of important ways. This presentation will provide parents with information to help them understand the law and what it means to their child. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/section-504-adaa-and-children-with-disabilities-or-special-health-care-needs-what-parents-need-to-know-3/
CATEGORIES:Training
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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-23/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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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/15dde7f2-4ef3-4245-b4df-22f13f07e783 \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\n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/board-of-mental-health-meeting-15/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221215T120000
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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. \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-15/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T074531
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SUMMARY:I Don't Know How to Have a Happy Holiday: Grieving During the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:Center for Resilient Families at Arizona State University & The National Child Traumatic Stress Network \n\nIn this “I Don’t Know How” Series presented by the Center for Resilient Families at Arizona State University & The National Child Traumatic Stress Network\, we explore difficult topics to equip parents with the tools to navigate and provide support for various mental health conditions.\n\n\nJoin us Thursday\, December 15th at 1:00 pm ET/10:00 am PT\, for “I Don’t Know How to Have a Happy Holidays.” We’ll hear from providers who are working with bereaved parents and caregivers as well as a parent advocate to explore personal experiences faced by parents whose families are struggling with grief and loss this holiday season and talk with providers who help youth and families cope with those feelings. \n\n\nYou can register for the webinar here: https://bit.ly/3Hm0Mnj
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/i-dont-know-how-to-have-a-happy-holiday-grieving-during-the-holidays/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221216T100000
DTSTAMP:20260619T074531
CREATED:20220427T205555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T205555Z
UID:10001396-1671184800-1671184800@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. \nNotice details:\nhttps://www.ms.gov/dfa/pmn/Home/NoticeDetails/37343190-691b-4588-8bfd-2fbd936155d7
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/bidd-advisory-council-3/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221228T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221228T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T074531
CREATED:20220315T153730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T175747Z
UID:10001387-1672228800-1672232400@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-18/
CATEGORIES:Training
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