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The Mississippi Department of Human Services makes available to the public the most current events and news as it relates to MDHS. Through print, electronic and social media, the office helps to promote and educate the public about services available through MDHS, other governmental agencies, and its community partners.

The Lauderdale County Community Forum is set for Tuesday, December 17, 2019, 6-7, Lauderdale County Department of Human Services , located at 5224 Vally Street, Meridian, MS, 39307. Please click title for further information

2019 – 2021 Child Care and Development Fund Plan

The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS), Division of Early Childhood Care & Development (DECCD) conducted a public hearing on Saturday, August 18, 2018, in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium located at Two Mississippi Museums*, 222 North Street, Jackson, MS 39201. The hearing began at 10:00 a.m. and concludes at 12:00 p.m. The purpose of the hearing is to review and discuss the 2019-2021 Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Plan for Mississippi.

The hearing for the program year 2018 is scheduled for Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. in the Auditorium at the Mississippi Department of Human Services, 750 North State Street, Jackson, Mississippi.

The hearing for the 2018 programs is scheduled for Tuesday, July 18, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. in the Auditorium at the Mississippi Department of Human Services, 750 North State Street, Jackson, Mississippi. Please click title for further information

The Communications Team manages media and marketing for MDHS. They are responsible for handling public and news media questions and coordinate responses to media requests. The staff also supervises social media, graphic design, internal communications, maintaining the website and helping with special events. View the Media Request Policy here.

Title Name Phone Email
Chief Communications Officer Mark Jones 769-209-5552 mark.jones@mdhs.ms.gov
Media Relations Director Vanessa Lowe-Garcia 601-359-4183 vanessa.lowe@mdhs.ms.gov
Senior Graphic Designer Morgan Stewart 601-359-4017 morgan.stewart@mdhs.ms.gov
Marketing & Communications Specialist Allison Bullock 601-359-4511 allison.bullock@mdhs.ms.gov

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