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SUMMARY:Waterford Upstart Summer Learning Program
DESCRIPTION: Waterford Upstart \nFamilies are invited to attend a free information session for the Waterford Upstart Summer Learning Program on Sunday\, June 2\, hosted in partnership with Excel by 5. \nThis program helps young children build essential skills in reading\, math\, and science—right from home. It’s designed for families who want to prepare their child for kindergarten\, especially those not enrolled in a traditional preschool. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nLearn how the Waterford Upstart program works\nGet support for early childhood learning at home\nFind out how to access online lessons\, even without a computer or internet\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity to give your child a strong start\, at no cost to your family. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/waterford-upstart-summer-learning-program/
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SUMMARY:2025 Mississippi Early Childhood Education Conference
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Head Start Association \nThe Mississippi Early Childhood Conference celebrates the dedication and collaborative spirit of families\, educators\, and community advocates working to create a brighter future for young learners. As part of the Mississippi Early Childhood Education Conference\, this gathering highlights the importance of partnership in supporting children’s development. Attendees can look forward to inspiring stories\, opportunities to connect\, and meaningful conversations that underscore the transformative impact of working together for Mississippi’s children and families. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/2025-mississippi-early-childhood-education-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T170000
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SUMMARY:Free Summer Youth Leadership Camp!
DESCRIPTION:MS Families for Kids  \nChrist United Church is hosting a free Youth Leadership Camp for students aged 11-16 from June 23 to June 27. The camp runs daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 6000 Old Canton Road\, Jackson\, MS. This exciting program aims to help participants develop essential life skills\, evaluate real-life situations\, and make positive choices while fostering meaningful connections. With limited spaces\, early registration is encouraged to ensure a spot in this enriching summer experience. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/free-summer-youth-leadership-camp/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T110943
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T193537Z
UID:10002262-1750680000-1750683600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:NAMI Smarts - Advocacy Day Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:NAMI \nNAMI Smarts for Advocacy is a skill-building training that helps people affected by mental health conditions turn their passion and lived experience into skillful grassroots advocacy. \nA NAMI Smarts workshop engages participants in hands-on learning to build and strengthen skills to engage in issue advocacy. Whether someone is new to advocacy or has years of experience\, people will leave the workshop with messages\, step-by-step tools and the practice they need to feel ready to make a difference. \nThis training is free to NAMI members. Not a member\, please consider becoming a member with your local affiliate https://www.nami.org/About-NAMI/Join-NAMI \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/nami-smarts-advocacy-day-lunch-and-learn/
CATEGORIES:Event,Lunch & Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T133000
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SUMMARY:Emotional CPR: An Evidence-Based Support for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness and Serious Emotional Disorder and Their Families
DESCRIPTION:National Federation of Families \nEmotional CPR is an educational program that teaches the skills to assist others through an emotional crisis through Connecting\, emPowering\, and Revitalizing. SAMHSA has included Emotional CPR as an evidence-based mental health awareness training program that can be useful for healthcare professionals\, peers support specialists\, and clinicians. Individuals living with serious mental illness (SMI) or serious emotional disturbance (SED) tend to experience more frequent instances of emotional crisis than others. The behavioral health and healthcare providers\, school staff\, employers\, friends\, and family members of individuals with SMI and SED can learn strategies and tools to support them in these moments of crisis by completing the Emotional CPR training. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/emotional-cpr-an-evidence-based-support-for-individuals-with-serious-mental-illness-and-serious-emotional-disorder-and-their-families/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T110943
CREATED:20250611T213145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T213315Z
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SUMMARY:Fostering Collaborative Partnerships: Lessons from Primary and Behavioral Healthcare Associations
DESCRIPTION:National Council for Mental Wellbeing \n The National Association of Community Health Centers\, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing\, and John Snow\, Inc. will host a webinar showcasing best practices and lessons learned in forging sustainable\, effective partnerships throughout the Delta Center Initiative. Past grantees will join a panel discussion about their partnership journeys to improve the integration of primary care and behavioral health care. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/fostering-collaborative-partnerships-lessons-from-primary-and-behavioral-healthcare-associations/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T120000
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SUMMARY:Leadership Coaching and Policy Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Families as Allies \nThis 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-coaching-and-policy-discussion-28/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T090000
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SUMMARY:BSF Parent Cafes
DESCRIPTION:Be Strong Families \nIf you ever needed a place to learn how to keep families strong—this is it! This information session will give you a complete overview of the Be Strong Families’ Parent Cafés and the process of how to make them a part of your parent outreach. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/bsf-parent-cafes/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T090000
DTSTAMP:20260501T110943
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SUMMARY:BSF Parent Cafes
DESCRIPTION:Be Strong Families \nIf you ever needed a place to learn how to keep families strong—this is it! This information session will give you a complete overview of the Be Strong Families’ Parent Cafés and the process of how to make them a part of your parent outreach. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/bsf-parent-cafes-2/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T120000
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SUMMARY:Progress Through Partnership: Understanding IEP and IFSP Goals
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project \nJoin the Mississippi Partner Training & Information Center Project as they talk about how you can actively create meaningful academic\, behavioral\, and functional goals for your child. We’ll break down what makes a strong\, educational goal\, go over the different parts of a goal\, and share tips on how to suggest goals that matter to you and your family during the IEP or IFSP process. \nRegister here>> \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/progress-through-partnership-understanding-iep-and-ifsp-goals/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T110943
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SUMMARY:NAMI Hearts & Minds - Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:NAMI \nJoin NAMI on June 26 at noon for a virtual Lunch & Learn – NAMI Hearts & Minds. \nThis session will focus on the importance of your social connections on your mental health. \nNAMI Hearts+Minds is a wellness program designed to educate and empower you to manage your health better\, mentally and physically. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/nami-hearts-minds-lunch-learn/
CATEGORIES:Event,Lunch & Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T120000
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SUMMARY:Backpack Giveaway
DESCRIPTION: Blessing Box Flowood \nJoin Blessing Box Flowood for a Backpack Giveaway at the G. Chastaine Flynt Memorial Library in Flowood on Saturday\, June 28th. This free community event will take place from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM\, and backpacks will be distributed on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nChildren must be present to receive a backpack. \nDonations are Needed! Please support this effort by donating supplies. Visit the Blessing Box Flowood Facebook Page for more details. \nLet’s help local families get ready for a great school year!
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/backpack-giveaway/
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