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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-3/
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SUMMARY:Maintaining Family Connectedness (online)
DESCRIPTION:Be Strong Families  \nNavigating the child welfare system is difficult for any parent\, and doing the work to get one’s children returned home is a monumental feat. When reunification is the permanency goal\, maintaining strong family ties while the child is out of their parent’s home is essential. Child welfare staff can do a lot to facilitate the process of maintaining family connectedness. This four-hour workshop highlights the importance of maintaining family connectedness and assists child welfare front-line staff with understanding how they can strengthen family ties throughout the life of a case. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/maintaining-family-connectedness-online/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Excel By 5 Celebrates 20 Years of Excellence: Nurturing Minds\, Shaping Futures.
DESCRIPTION:Excel By 5 \nExcel By 5 Celebrates 20 Years of Excellence: Nurturing Minds\, Shaping Futures! \nJoin them for a momentous occasion as Excel By 5 marks two decades of transformative impact on early childhood education. \nTheir 20th Anniversary Summit will be held on Tuesday\, September 10\, 2024\, at the scenic Eagle Ridge Conference Center in Raymond\, MS. \nErin Ramsey\, a renowned expert with 30 years of experience in early childhood education\, will be the keynote speaker. Erin is known for her engaging approach to discussing challenging topics\, and she will provide valuable insights to help Excel By 5 Communities and early childhood professionals reflect on their current status and set future goals. \nYOU are also invited to become a sponsor of this significant event. Sponsorship offers a unique opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to early childhood education and connect with professionals dedicated to shaping the future of our communities. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/excel-by-5-celebrates-20-years-of-excellence-nurturing-minds-shaping-futures/
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SUMMARY:Trauma-Informed Parenting: Using Lifebooks (online)
DESCRIPTION:Be Strong Families \nThis training is designed to assist participants with understanding the value of a Lifebook for a child in care and how the collaborative process of developing a Lifebook can promote psychological well-being and assist with maintaining positive family ties as well as partnerships between parents with child welfare involvement and caregivers. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/trauma-informed-parenting-using-lifebooks-online/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240910T120000
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SUMMARY:Annual Community Health Fair
DESCRIPTION:ANNUAL COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR\nWHEN:  SATURDAY\, OCTOBER 26\, 2024\nWHERE:  ST. JAMES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH\n722 MILITARY ROAD\nCOLUMBUS\, MS  39701\n*****MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW. ******
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/annual-community-health-fair/
LOCATION:St. James United Methodist Chuch\, 722 Military Road\, Columbus\, MS\, 39701\, United States
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SUMMARY:BUILDING BETTER BEHAVIORS - MTSS PBIS Tier 1 Training
DESCRIPTION:REACH MS – The University of Southern Mississippi \nAre you ready to take your MTSS PBIS to the next level? If so\,  join Reach MS for their MTSS PBIS Tier 1 Training! \nThis training will help you build the necessary systems to provide positive behavioral interventions and supports including data analysis\, behavioral expectations and rules\, teaching appropriate behavior\, reinforcement systems\, and more. Reach MS’s training is specially designed to align with Mississippi’s essential components of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support. It is perfect for school-based teams including school administrators\, general education teachers\, special education teachers\, behavioral specialists\, and family members. CEUs (1.3)\, SEMIs (10)\, OSLs (1)\, and Contact Hours (13) are available. \nWhen:\nWednesday\, September 11\, 2024\, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM \nWhere:\nLifelong Learning/R&D Center\n3825 Ridgewood Road\nJackson\, MS 39211 \nRegister now and let’s work together to create a positive and safe learning environment for your school through PBIS!  If you have any questions\, feel free to contact us. We look forward to having you in the training! \nThe REACH MS Team\nreachms@usm.edu \nRegister here>> \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/building-better-behaviors-mtss-pbis-tier-1-training/
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\, and 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-44/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T190000
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SUMMARY:NAMIWalks Mississippi - Columbus
DESCRIPTION:NAMI Columbus MS  \nMIWalks participants like you don’t just walk the walk. You are the walk.  \nNAMIWalks is about people who think nothing of giving everything – their time\, stories\, and heartfelt dedication to the cause: Mental Health for All.  \nNow it’s your turn to step forward.  \nTo join our caring community or to welcome new friends.  \nAccept the challenge and become the change through your commitment\, togetherness\, and laughter.  \nTo fuel mental health awareness\, raise funds for NAMI’s mission\, and let people know they are not alone.  \nGive your all for Mental Health for All.  \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/namiwalks-mississippi-columbus/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240913T120000
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SUMMARY:Early Childhood Systems of Care: A Reflective Learning Space – Session 2
DESCRIPTION:National Training & TA Center for Child\, Youth\, & Family Mental Health \nSeries Dates: September 6 | September 13 | September 20 \nDuring this series\,  stakeholders will engage and deep dive into strategic ways to map early childhood community resources\, which are the nuts and bolts of expanding SOC implementation strategies. Participants will explore equitable trauma-informed practices and systems that directly impact families\, children\, and the early childhood workforce. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/early-childhood-systems-of-care-a-reflective-learning-space-session-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T140000
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SUMMARY:Mississippi Recovery Festival - SAVE THE DATE
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Harm Reduction Initiative\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupport ENDING ADDICTION IN MS at the Mississippi Recovery Festival\, the largest Recovery Festival in Mississippi\, on September 14 at LaFleur’s Bluff State Complex. \nLive entertainment\, Food Trucks\, Kids area with LaFleur’s Bluff Playground\, Art Vendors\, Local Product Vendors\, Overdose memorial\, and a END ADDICTION Walk! \nDetails on how to become a sponsor\, vendor\, food truck\, or register for the ENDING ADDICTION Walk are coming soon! \nFor more information\, reach out to jason@msharmreduction.org \n** All money raised for the END ADDICTION Walk will go to buy Naloxone for communities across Mississippi. \n**Money raised for the event will help fund Mississippi Recovery Community Center and Mississippi Recovery Housing. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/11572/
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