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January 24, 2024

The Ally: Our Community Partnership Celebration is Monday!
 

2024 continues to unfold - in some very chilly ways over the past week. I hope everyone stayed warm through the cold weather!

This upcoming Monday evening will be filled with warmth and fellowship at our tenth annual Community Partnership Celebration. It's always a sweet gathering. It is also Families as Allies' major fundraiser. Please join us at Bravo this Monday evening and help us honor our partnership award winners: Ellen Reddy, Dr. Jacqueline Loggins, the Mississippi Psychiatric Association and UnitedHealthcare. You can still purchase tickets and sponsorships. If you cannot join us in person, please consider a donation.

The legislative session is off to a busy start. Check out our legislative update and drop by on January 24 from noon to 1:00 pm CST for our Leadership Coaching and Policy Discussion. During the meeting, we will review legislation, including the bills Families as Allies is following and any you want to discuss.

Next Wednesday, January 31, at noon, we will have our quarterly Families as Allies Live. Watch our website and Facebook page for more details. As always - check out our events page for more support and training opportunities. I am looking forward to seeing you this Monday at Bravo!

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NEWS
Helping a Loved One Dealing with Mental or Substance Use Disorders - Link to PDF
 
The Community Partnership Celebration is Families as Allies' main fundraiser. Your donations allow us to help families help their children.
 
The Mississippi State Legislature convened at the beginning of January. Wednesday, February 14, is legislators' last day to introduce new bills. The session lasts 125 days and ends (or adjourns) on May [...]
 
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Families As Allies is a statewide organization that works with families who may receive constant calls from school about their child's behavior. The goal is to provide resources that best fit each individual child so they can be their best selves in and out of the classroom.

EVENTS
 
This group focuses on understanding current policy issues and opportunities to serve on decision-making committees.
 
Systems change is about improving access to services and support for children with disabilities and their families.
 

Please join us at Bravo Italian Restaurant and Bar on Monday, January 29, 2024, from 5:00 to 8:00 for our Tenth Annual Community Partnership Celebration to celebrate the work we do together and ensure it continues. We hope all of you can join us, but if you cannot, please consider donating.

 
Family members may drop in to share any concerns or get feedback from others about handling different situations.
 
MS Coalition Against Domestic Violence Teen Advisory Council presents its 5th Annual Teen Summit Love Like That on February 3, 2024.
 
Join the Mississippi Early Learning Alliance as they host their annual Early Childhood Capitol Day on February 6, 2024.
 
Join other parents for a monthly meeting and online gathering to coach and support other parents in any system.
 
The Department of Mental Health Board Committee meetings will be held before the Board meeting. The full Board will begin at 9 a.m.
 
This hour is open for any family member to drop in to ask questions or get feedback about IEP issues and other school situations.

RESOURCES
 
At least 14 people have died after being jailed awaiting mental health services in Mississippi.
 
Watch Daniel Tiger episodes on PBS KIDS. Join Daniel Tiger and his friends as they learn key social skills for preschoolers.
 
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