Video: MYPAC and Wraparound in Mississippi - Families as Allies

Executive Director Joy Hogge discusses the recent changes to MYPAC in Mississippi and how it relates to Wraparound services.

Interagency Coordinating Council for Children and Youth (ICCCY) to Meet on November 16 - Families as Allies

The Interagency Coordinating Council for Children and Youth (ICCCY) will meet virtually on November 16 from 10:30 AM-noon. 

Some Thoughts on Wraparound For Families

Wraparound should be available as a support to children and families regardless of the services they are receiving. 

Mississippi Forum for the Future - The State of the State - Nov. 4

Hear and discuss findings from interviews conducted with Mississippi childcare providers, early childhood system leaders, and parents.

2021 Virtual NFFCMH Conference - November 4-6 - Families as Allies

Join this conference with the National Federation of Families featuring great workshops and speakers to educate and empower families.

Drop In Family Support Time - Families as Allies - Nov. 4

Family members may drop in to share any concerns or get feedback from others about handling different situations.

Training: How to Talk to Parents and Caregivers about the COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids - Nov. 4

Join the Made to Save Coalition, Parents Together, and Voices for Vaccines for a workshop on how to talk to about the COVID-19 vaccine.

Joint Planning Council Meeting - Nov. 23

The Joint Planning and Advisory Council meeting will be held virtually Tuesday, Nov 23, 2021, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CST)

COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Ages 5-11: A Virtual Roundtable for Asian Parents - Nov. 9

Get the latest updates on COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5-11 years old. Speakers will answer your questions and concerns. SPEAKERS: Dr. Francis Jeyaraj, Pediatrician, Montgomery County Board of Health Dr. Shan He, VP, Head of Cell Therapy, Vitalgen BioPharma Dr. Alex Benjamin, Chief, Infection Control, Lehigh Valley Health Network.

COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Ages 5-11: A Virtual Roundtable for Black Parents - Nov. 11

Join the Norristown NAACP to get the latest updates on COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5-11 years old.

Interagency Coordinating Council for Children and Youth - Nov. 16

Register for this meeting of the Interagency Coordinating Council for Children and Youth (ICCCY) - Nov.16 at 10:30 AM and open to the public.

COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Ages 5-11: A Virtual Roundtable for Latino Parents - Nov. 16

Get the latest updates on COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5-11 years old. This program will be held in Spanish.

Federal law says insurers must cover outpatient mental health care. But Mississippi decides not for its state employees - Magnolia State Live

Postpartum depression left Julie Seawright of Tupelo crying hysterically in her bathtub after the birth of her first child. She turned to her state-employee insurance plan to cover outpatient treatment to see her through the crisis. She was out of luck.

The Trevor Project National Survey

The Trevor Project's 2021 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health is the organization's third annual, cross-sectional national survey of LGBTQ youth across the United States. We hope this report elevates the voices and experiences of diverse LGBTQ youth, providing insights that can be used by researchers, policymakers, and the many organizations working to support LGBTQ youth around the world.

What to expect after my child's COVID vaccine - Rhea Boyd, MD, MPH

Rhea Boyd, MD, MPH on the common and generally mild side effects for kids after a COVID vaccine. Children 12 and older are eligible to get a COVID vaccine.

Northeast Mississippi law enforcement officers undergo Crisis Intervention training to respond to mental health incidents

From September to October, Lifecore Health Group partnered with local law enforcement to offer their first-ever Crisis Intervention Team training program in Northeast Mississippi.