The Ally: Important Policy Updates That Need Your Feedback |
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| | This week, we share three important policy updates with you: There's a lot to think through in this week's edition of The Ally, including in our resources, but please don't forget these two things we've recently shared with you as well: | |
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 | | | Families are the real Medicaid experts. Learn how to attend public meetings and make your voice heard before decisions are made. | | |
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 | | | Mississippi's Mental Health Coordinator released a new report on IDD services. Learn what it found and how to share your family's feedback. | | |
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 | | | The HHS FY2027 budget proposes major cuts to mental health programs. See what's at stake for Mississippi families and how to contact your senators. | | |
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 | | | A statewide conference focused on collaboration, crisis response, and improving mental health outcomes across Mississippi. | | |
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 | | | Are you a parent or caregiver raising a child aged 0-21 who has mental health or behavioral health challenges? Would you like to use your lived experience to help another parent on the same journey? | | |
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 | | | This webinar will address how trauma can present in both kin caregivers and children in their care and how it impacts relational health | | |
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 | | | For any parents supporting other parents in any system. Meetings held on the second Wednesday of the month at 12 noon. | | |
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 | | | Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing on May 15, 2026, at 1:00 pm. | | |
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 | | | Best Practices to Provide Integrated Care for Children with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) & Neurodevelopmental Needs | | |
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 | | | This group explores current policy issues and supports leadership training graduates as they serve on decision-making committees. | | |
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 | | | These four Exemplary kinship practices help caregivers by inspiring shifts in the attitudes and approaches of service professionals, agencies, and organizations to better center and respond to the needs of kinship families. | | |
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 | | | Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. | | |
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 | | | What is FOCUS? FOCUS is an evidence-informed care coordination/planning practice. Children, adolescents, and their families deserve a care coordination appr ... | | |
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