Reflections from Nikki Flippins during Women's History Month...

On May 17, 2005, I became a mom. It wasn't in the traditional way, because I adopted my 5-year-old daughter; nonetheless, I became a mom, just the same.

Reflections from Joy Hogge during Womens History Month

I recently watched the movie Sunshine Cleaning. I was moved by it, but its an unusual movie and may not be to everyone's liking. It centers around a mom who starts a business to clean up crime scenes and other places where people have died.

We shared with you last month how appreciative we are that Wendy Bailey, the executive director of the Mississippi Department of Mental Health, approached Families as Allies about working together to reestablish the Interagency Coordinating Council for Children and Youth (ICCCY).

Family support meeting for parents or caregivers raising a child to check in with each other, discuss problems and concerns, and support one another.

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This webinar recognizes the importance of families to their child's mental health and gives helpful tips for parents and caregivers.

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Building Protective Factors to Buffer Stress and Promote Parent Well-being webinar hosted by the National Early Childhood Family Network in partnership with the Family-Run Executive Director Leadership Association.

This webinar explains the infrastructure of Mississippi's system of care and the laws that tell how it is supposed to function.

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This training is for parents, caregivers and professionals who are interested in learning to serve on decision-making groups and committees.

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