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SUMMARY:Every Day Counts: Community Conversations on School Attendance
DESCRIPTION:National Training & TA Center for Child\, Youth\, & Family Mental Health \nIn this series of interactive discussions\, we bring together subject matter experts from various communities and child-serving agencies\, to delve into innovative community-based solutions that address chronic absenteeism and promote regular school attendance. \nOur aim is to uncover actionable insights and co-create strategies that foster improved attendance and engagement among youth. By fostering collaboration and amplifying the voices of those directly impacted\, we seek to address the underlying causes of chronic absenteeism and empower communities to implement practical solutions. \nWe strive to generate tangible outcomes that shape our communities’ future attendance practices through engaging conversations and data-driven presentations. \nOBJECTIVES: \n\nFoster collaboration among diverse stakeholders.\nIdentify and share best practices for addressing chronic absenteeism.\nEmpower communities to implement effective solutions.\nAmplify youth and family voices in school attendance discussions.\nGenerate actionable insights to improve attendance rates.\n\nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/every-day-counts-community-conversations-on-school-attendance/
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SUMMARY:Heart Work Series: Am I Just Another Number? Healing-centered Re-unification for Young People who are Justice-impacted | MONDAYS IN AUGUST
DESCRIPTION:National Training & TA Center  \nThe Heart Work Series will meet every Monday in August.  In each session\, you’ll hear from national and international leaders working on the frontlines of youth justice\, championing healing-centered approaches. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about new paradigms for youth justice! \nRegister here >> \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/heart-work-series-am-i-just-another-number-healing-centered-re-unification-for-young-people-who-are-justice-impacted-mondays-in-august-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Assisting and Supporting Parents with Child-Welfare-Involvement with Getting on the Fast Track (online)
DESCRIPTION:Be Strong Families  \nBe Strong Families has worked (and is working) with former parents with child welfare involvement to develop resources that support parents whose children are in the foster care system in getting their kids back and keeping them safely at home. \nIn this workshop\, staff will learn about the Get on the Fast Track workshop\, and group support that they can make available to their clients\, and the benefits parents report on participating in the workshop. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/assisting-and-supporting-parents-with-child-welfare-involvement-with-getting-on-the-fast-track-online/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:College Allows Anybody to RISE To The Top!
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project \nIn Mississippi\, college is an option for all\, including those individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. \nThe University of Southern Mississippi’s Reaching\, Including\, Supporting\, and Educating (RISE) To The Top! is a 4-year inclusive postsecondary education program incorporating academics\, employment preparation\, student life\, and community engagement\, leading to a certificate upon completion. \nThe program is collaborative between the Institute for Disability Studies (IDS) and the School of Interdisciplinary Studies and Professional Development (ISPD). \nJoin us and learn about the RISE To The Top! program. \nRegister here>> \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/college-allows-anybody-to-rise-to-the-top/
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SUMMARY:Understanding Your Child's IEP
DESCRIPTION:NFusion Metro \nJoin us for an informative session where you’ll learn about your rights as a parent. This session will cover the Individualized Education Program (IEP)\, which documents your child’s current performance\, learning goals\, and the support and services needed to help your child succeed and progress toward their goals. \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/understanding-your-childs-iep/
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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-43/
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SUMMARY:Children and Lead: What We Don't Know Can Hurt Them
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project \nChildren under 6 are the most vulnerable to the effects of lead poisoning. The good news is that lead poisoning is 100% preventable. In this fun and informative session\, participants will learn about the dangers of lead\, common sources of lead\, lead exposure prevention\, and community resources for families. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/children-and-lead-what-we-dont-know-can-hurt-them/
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