Vanessa Lowe, Author at Mississippi Department of Human Services

Curriculum Development Project Signals First Step in Strategic Partnership for Early Childhood Development

Vanessa Lowe2022-02-15T15:54:47+00:00

Jackson MS- The Mississippi Department of Human Services has awarded the Mississippi State University Extension Service $5 million to develop a new curriculum for children from birth through age 5. Leaders anticipate the new curriculum will directly impact early childhood education in the state by renewing the early-childhood partnership between Mississippi State and Mississippi Department [...]

Curriculum Development Project Signals First Step in Strategic Partnership for Early Childhood DevelopmentVanessa Lowe2022-02-15T15:54:47+00:00

SNAP Fraud Investigation Leads to Guilty Plea in Madison County

Vanessa Lowe2022-02-02T16:48:13+00:00

(Jackson, Miss) - A Madison County, Miss. resident, has been arrested and later pled guilty to SNAP fraud following an investigation conducted by the Investigations Division of the Mississippi Department of Human Service (MDHS). Madison-Rankin Counties District Attorney John K. Bramlett, Jr., announced that Sabrina Catchings, 28, of Madison County pled guilty to welfare [...]

SNAP Fraud Investigation Leads to Guilty Plea in Madison CountyVanessa Lowe2022-02-02T16:48:13+00:00

Water Bill Assistance Program Benefits Mississippi Families

Vanessa Lowe2022-01-26T19:50:21+00:00

(Jackson, Miss.) – Thousands of Mississippians won’t have to worry about providing water to their families through a new program from the Mississippi Department of Human Services. The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) has received $13 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to help income-eligible residents maintain access to drinking water and [...]

Water Bill Assistance Program Benefits Mississippi FamiliesVanessa Lowe2022-01-26T19:50:21+00:00

SNAP Fraud Investigation Leads to Arrest in Desoto County

Vanessa Lowe2022-01-06T20:07:04+00:00

(Jackson, Miss.) – A Desoto County, Miss. resident has been arrested for SNAP fraud following an investigation conducted by the Investigations Division of the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS). Investigators found that Candice Ballard received an over issuance of SNAP benefits in the amount of $30,072.00 due to Ballard fraudulently receiving benefits by [...]

SNAP Fraud Investigation Leads to Arrest in Desoto CountyVanessa Lowe2022-01-06T20:07:04+00:00

Energy Assistance Programs Benefit Mississippi Families

Vanessa Lowe2021-12-08T13:26:44+00:00

(Jackson, Miss.) – Thousands of Mississippians won’t have to worry about staying warm, thanks to a program offered by the Mississippi Department of Human Services. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps keep families safe and healthy through initiatives that assist families with energy costs. This important resource provides financial assistance to eligible households [...]

Energy Assistance Programs Benefit Mississippi FamiliesVanessa Lowe2021-12-08T13:26:44+00:00

MDHS Announces Additional Benefits for December

Vanessa Lowe2021-11-30T20:57:58+00:00

Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, households currently receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be eligible for a supplemental benefit for December 2021. December will also be a 'transition' month before going back to standard SNAP benefit allotments for all households. After that time, you will receive your regular monthly benefit pre-pandemic. SNAP households [...]

MDHS Announces Additional Benefits for DecemberVanessa Lowe2021-11-30T20:57:58+00:00

SNAP Fraud Investigation Leads to Arrest in Marion County

Vanessa Lowe2021-11-17T14:16:18+00:00

(Jackson, Miss.) – A Marion County, Miss. resident has been arrested for SNAP fraud following an investigation conducted by the Investigations Division of the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS). Investigators found that Shayla Cartier received an over-issuance of SNAP benefits in the amount of $26,161.00 due to Cartier fraudulently receiving benefits for failure to [...]

SNAP Fraud Investigation Leads to Arrest in Marion CountyVanessa Lowe2021-11-17T14:16:18+00:00

SHIP is here to help answer your Medicare questions

Vanessa Lowe2021-11-08T15:31:17+00:00

With Medicare Open Enrollment running through December 7, 2021, the Mississippi Department of Human Services through the Division of Aging and Adult Services is available to assist citizens and their caregivers in understanding Medicare benefits and health insurance options. The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) is a counseling program designed to answer people’s questions [...]

SHIP is here to help answer your Medicare questionsVanessa Lowe2021-11-08T15:31:17+00:00

MDHS Caregiver Programs Provide Support for Aging and Vulnerable Mississippians

Vanessa Lowe2021-11-04T14:42:20+00:00

(Jackson, Miss.) – November is National Caregiver Month. The month is dedicated to supporting caregivers as they care for others by providing resources for self-care, advocacy, and de-stressing for caregivers. This year's theme is "Caregiving Around the Clock." Through the Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS), MDHS offers two primary programs to assist caregivers: [...]

MDHS Caregiver Programs Provide Support for Aging and Vulnerable MississippiansVanessa Lowe2021-11-04T14:42:20+00:00

P-EBT Call Center Expands hours of Operation

Vanessa Lowe2021-11-04T14:42:11+00:00

(Jackson, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Human Services P-EBT call center will begin additional hours of operation Tuesday, November 2, 2021. The new call center hours of operation are 8:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M., Monday – Friday. MDHS continues to update the website with updated P-EBT FAQs: https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/pandemic-ebt-p-ebt/. Parents and guardians may be able to [...]

P-EBT Call Center Expands hours of OperationVanessa Lowe2021-11-04T14:42:11+00:00

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