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SNAP Fraud Investigation Leads to Plea Agreement in Oktibbeha County
An Oktibbeha County, MS, resident who was charged with program fraud has entered into a plea agreement following an investigation by the Mississippi Department of Human Services Investigation Division. MDHS…
Choctaw County DHS Office to Temporarily Close for Maintenance
Effective August 19, 2025, the Choctaw County Human Services Office will be closed by Choctaw County officials for maintenance. The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) is making every effort…
SNAP Fraud Investigation Leads to Indictment in Pearl River County
A Pearl River County, Miss. resident surrendered to authorities on August 8, 2025, following a SNAP fraud investigation conducted by the Investigations Division of the Mississippi Department of Human Service…
Parents currently on CCPP Waitlist are encouraged to watch for an invitation to apply
Parents interested in applying for the CCPP that are not currently on the waitlist may submit their name to be placed on the waitlist. The Mississippi Department of Human Services…
SNAP Fraud Investigation Leads to Indictment in Benton County
A Benton County, Miss. resident surrendered to authorities on April 23, 2025, following a SNAP fraud investigation conducted by the Investigations Division of the Mississippi Department of Human Service (MDHS)….
Governor Reeves Declares May as “Older Americans Month” in Mississippi
Governor Tate Reeves has designated May as “Older Americans Month” in Mississippi. This recognition of the invaluable contributions of older adults highlights the importance of supporting their well-being within our…
SNAP Fraud Investigation Leads to Indictment in Kemper County
A Kemper County, Miss. resident surrendered to authorities on March 25, 2025, following a SNAP fraud investigation conducted by the Investigations Division of the Mississippi Department of Human Service (MDHS)….
Mississippi Department of Human Services Collaborates with Deloitte to Upgrade Case Management Systems
Jackson, MS—May 19, 2025—The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) has awarded a contract to Deloitte Consulting LLP to enhance critical case management systems software that supports both internal and…
Letters to CCPP Providers and Parents
11/24/2025 UPDATE: Redetermination Reinstated – DECCD is reinstating the redetermination process for all families with a current childcare certificate/certificates, not just those in the six priority populations. We are at…
ELEVATE: a Quality Support System for Child Care Providers
The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) Division of Early Childhood Care and Development (DECCD) is introducing ELEVATE: A Quality Support System, the first-of-its-kind in the nation quality support system…
