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SUMMARY:One Loud Voice: A multi-disciplinary approach  to child abuse
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Advocacy Centers of Mississippi  \n\n\n\n\n2024 One Loud Voice\nSAVE THE DATE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 12 @ 4:30 pm – Networking Social\nNovember 13 & 14 from 8 am-5 pm – Conference\n\nBeau Rivage | Biloxi\, Mississippi \nThe largest conference of its kind in Mississippi\, One Loud Voice provides both basic and advanced training in the detection\, investigation\, prosecution\, and healing interventions in all types of child victimization\, including physical and sexual abuse\, neglect\, fatalities\, sexual exploitation\, abduction\, trafficking\, and internet-related exploration. \nIf your organization is interested in the health and safety of children or in training law enforcement\, child protective services personnel\, prosecutors\, or other professionals involved in protecting children\, this premier conference is ideal for you!
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/one-loud-voice-a-multi-disciplinary-approach-to-child-abuse/
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SUMMARY:Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee \nThe Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee (MAAC) was created by House Bill 11252 (2011 Regular Session) as the Legislature recognized an urgent need for strategies on how to best identify\, treat\, educate\, accommodate\, and employ people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and assist their families. The MAAC’s mission is “to study\, make recommendations and develop a strategic plan on how best to educate and train students with ASD to maximize their potential productivity within the workforce … and to develop an annual plan” outlining these strategies. The MAAC is tasked with writing a report to the legislature outlining any roadblocks to creating meaningful progress in the areas of mental health\, education\, medical\, and employment for people with ASD and their families. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mississippi-autism-advisory-committee-meeting-5/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T103000
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SUMMARY:Teaming and Collaborating Part 1: Participating on Your Child's Team
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project \nFamily members and other team members need to exchange information and share knowledge and expertise. This session will provide tips on why parents need to be part of and feel like part of the team. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/teaming-and-collaborating-part-1-participating-on-your-childs-team-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T133000
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SUMMARY:Transition: Steps for Success
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project \nTransition is an ongoing process. Youth with disabilities should have a transition plan in place by the age of 14 that outlines the skills they need to master and the goals to get them ready to exit high school. Join us to learn more about the process\, what questions to ask and how to find resources and support. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/transition-steps-for-success/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241116
DTSTAMP:20260726T091040
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SUMMARY:Invitation to Exhibit at the MHSA Fall Leadership Institute
DESCRIPTION: Mississippi Head Start Association \nThe Mississippi Head Start Association would like to invite your company to participate as an exhibitor at their upcoming Mississippi Head Start Association Fall Leadership Institute. The event is scheduled for November 13th-15th at the Golden Nugget Hotel in Biloxi\, MS. \nShould you have any questions or require further information\, feel free to reach out to Felicia Thompson\, at feliciadthompson@gmail.com \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/invitation-to-exhibit-at-the-mhsa-fall-leadership-institute/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T130000
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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-46/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T100000
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SUMMARY:Behavioral Health Planning and Advisory Council
DESCRIPTION:Department of Mental Health \nFederal law specifies the duties of the Joint Mental Health Planning Councils. \n>Duties include: \n\nTo review the Mental Health Block Grant Plan and to make recommendations;\nTo serve as an advocate for adults with serious mental illness\, children with a serious emotional disturbance\, and other individuals with mental illnesses; and\nTo monitor\, review\, and evaluate\, not less than once yearly\, the allocation and adequacy of mental health services within the State.\n\nClick here for notice information. \n\nMeeting Location-in person\nRegion 8 Mental Health Services\n613 Marquette Rd\,\nBrandon\, MS 39042 \n\nContact Information\nAugust Irving\n601-359-6204\naugust.irving@dmh.ms.gov
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/behavioral-health-planning-and-advisory-council/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T103000
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SUMMARY:Teaming and Collaborating Part 2: Family Members Working with Other Team Members
DESCRIPTION:Teaming and Collaborating Part 2: Family Members Working with Other Team Members \nThe quality of relationships and interactions between parents and professionals on IFSP or IEP teams affects the team’s success in achieving desired outcomes for the child. Join us to learn how to work with parents and/or professionals in ways that will assist with communication and conflict resolution. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/teaming-and-collaborating-part-2-family-members-working-with-other-team-members-2/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241115T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241115T110000
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SUMMARY:Teaming and Collaborating Part 3: Sharing What You Know with Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project \nYou know your child best. Sharing what you know with professionals can help them provide the most appropriate services and supports. As a parent or family member you have much to contribute to the team. Join us and learn tips on how to share and other important tips. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/teaming-and-collaborating-part-3-sharing-what-you-know-with-professionals-2/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241115T133000
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SUMMARY:The Game Plan: (Dad’s Café)
DESCRIPTION:Be Strong Families \nOur A Taste of Cafés series gives you a preview of Cafés—Be Strong Families’ internationally known\, structured\, small group conversations! Join us for a free session where you can take part in peer-to-peer conversations that facilitate transformation\, healing\, and strength within families. \nThe theme of this meeting is The Game Plan. The goal of every game is to win. The strategy: prepare well\, always do your best and show up. When it comes to creating a strong family\, what is the game plan? How do you prepare to be a good dad? Join our candid conversation about different strategies for a winning game plan. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/the-game-plan-dads-cafe/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260726T091040
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SUMMARY:Parent/Caregiver Peer Support Graduation
DESCRIPTION:Families as Allies \nPlease join us in congratulating our newest class of parent-peer support graduates. In addition to celebrating their accomplishments\, this is a great opportunity to build the parent-peer support community. We encourage the graduates’ friends and families\, as well as anyone who supports parent-peer supporters or is interested in learning more about being a parent-peer supporter\, to attend. \nRegister here>> \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/parent-caregiver-peer-support-graduation-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241115T130000
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SUMMARY:Parent/Caregiver Peer Support Graduation
DESCRIPTION:Families as Allies \nPlease join us in congratulating our newest class of parent-peer support graduates. In addition to celebrating their accomplishments\, this is a great opportunity to build the parent-peer support community. We encourage the graduates’ friends and families\, as well as anyone who supports parent-peer supporters or is interested in learning more about being a parent-peer supporter\, to attend. \nRegister here>> \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/parent-caregiver-peer-support-graduation-13/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241116T100000
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SUMMARY:Community Health Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Association of South Jackson Neighborhoods \nFREE COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR | OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | All ARE WELCOMEDPLEASE JOIN US & GET INFORMED ON HEALTHCARE!!!Date: Saturday\, November 16\, 2024Time: 10 am-2 pmLocation: Peggy Calhoun Community Center4243 Willowood blvd jackson\, ms 39212Food Vendor On-Site: Mr. Turkey Leg Food TruckFor more information contact: Mr. Ernest Ward 601-201-3020.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/community-health-fair-5/
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