News Archives - Mississippi Department of Human Services

MDHS Initiative Creates New Child Care Programs and Statewide Substitute Teacher Pool

MJones2023-10-12T13:35:49+00:00

To learn more, visit: https://www.wonderschool.com/corp/mississippi Mississippi Department of Human Services Launches Initiative to Create New Child Care Programs and Develop a Statewide Substitute Teacher Pool JACKSON, MS — The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) announced today a new partnership with Wonderschool, the child care management platform that streamlines the business of [...]

MDHS Initiative Creates New Child Care Programs and Statewide Substitute Teacher PoolMJones2023-10-12T13:35:49+00:00

Mississippi Approved for D-SNAP Food Benefits for Tornado Affected Communities

Vanessa Lowe2023-04-13T22:08:56+00:00

Mississippi Approved for D-SNAP Food Benefits for Tornado Affected Communities D-SNAP applications to be received April 17-22 and April 25-30 (Jackson, Miss.) Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) officials announced today that the agency will begin Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) operations in the following counties affected by the March 24-25 tornado: Carroll, Humphreys, [...]

Mississippi Approved for D-SNAP Food Benefits for Tornado Affected CommunitiesVanessa Lowe2023-04-13T22:08:56+00:00

SNAP Replacement Benefit Extension

Vanessa Lowe2023-03-31T14:30:29+00:00

Six Mississippi Counties Receive SNAP Replacement Benefit Extension Holmes and Montgomery counties added to SNAP replacement waiver The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has approved a waiver extending the 10-day period for certain Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households in Mississippi to request replacement benefits. The waiver has been granted for certain counties impacted [...]

SNAP Replacement Benefit ExtensionVanessa Lowe2023-03-31T14:30:29+00:00

MDHS Shares Resources Available for Residents Affected by Recent Severe Weather

Vanessa Lowe2023-03-25T16:23:23+00:00

MDHS Shares Resources Available for Residents Affected by Recent Severe Weather on March 24 – 25 SNAP replacement benefits and energy assistance programs available to residents (Jackson, Miss.) The Mississippi Department of Human Services is sharing resources for households impacted by the recent severe weather in Mississippi. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households [...]

MDHS Shares Resources Available for Residents Affected by Recent Severe WeatherVanessa Lowe2023-03-25T16:23:23+00:00

MDHS Engages New Firm to Continue Important Civil Litigation to Recover TANF Funds

Vanessa Lowe2022-08-18T15:50:25+00:00

(Jackson, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) received approval today from the Mississippi State Personnel Board to proceed with engaging the Jones Walker law firm to move forward with civil litigation filed on behalf of MDHS in May of this year to recover TANF funds from 38 parties named as defendants in [...]

MDHS Engages New Firm to Continue Important Civil Litigation to Recover TANF FundsVanessa Lowe2022-08-18T15:50:25+00:00

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