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Letters to CCPP Providers and Parents
Dear CCPP Child Care Providers: In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Mississippi received a temporary increase in funding from the federal government to support child care programs statewide. Because of…
Reopening of Chickasaw County Economic Assistance Office in Houston, MS
Mississippi Department of Human Services officials announce the opening of its new Chickasaw County Economic Assistance Eligibility Office, located at the former WIN Job Center in Houston, MS. This newly…
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…
SNAP Replacement Benefits Available for Those Affected by Recent Storms
The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) reminds SNAP recipients who experienced a power outage over six (6) hours due to recent storms to apply for SNAP replacement benefits through…
MDHS Provides Tips To Help Seniors Protect and Access SNAP Benefits
Jackson, MS- As the holiday season approaches, MDHS is dedicated to ensuring that eligible seniors have easier access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Through the Elderly Simplified Assistance Program,…
SNAP recipients encouraged to protect their PIN
The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) reminds SNAP clients to protect their SNAP benefits. Over the past few weeks, the MDHS Office of Inspector General reports an increase in…
Caring for Our Caregivers: Enhancing Support for Mississippi’s Aging Population
November is National Caregiver Month, which is dedicated to recognizing and supporting caregivers as they provide essential care for others. This year’s theme is “Caregiving Around the Clock.” Through the…
Caring for Our Caregivers: MDHS Enhances Support Programs for Mississippi’s Aging Population
(Jackson, Miss.) – November is National Caregiver Month, which is dedicated to recognizing and supporting caregivers as they provide essential care for others. This year’s theme is “Caregiving Around the…
Life Beyond Abuse: The Jenny Head Story
A Journey from Victim to Survivor Jackson, MS – By all accounts, Jenny Head’s life was the picture of the American dream. Two children, husband, and small business owner, Jenny had…
SNAP Fraud Investigation Leads to Indictment in Monroe County
(Jackson, Miss.) -A Monroe County, Miss. resident was arrested by authorities on October 2, 2024, following a SNAP fraud investigation conducted by the Investigations Division of the Mississippi Department of…