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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.
Community Forum Public Notice December 2019
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.
Division of Community Services Legislative Public Hearing
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.
Division of Community Services Legislative Public Hearing
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Communications Officer | Danny Blanton | 601-359-4612 | danny.blanton@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 |
| Senior Program Administrator | Hunt Seabrook | 769-798-0688 | james.seabrook@mdhs.ms.gov |
Monthly newsletter dedicated to keeping everyone updated on events affiliated with The Mississippi Department of Human Services. The most current issues are available below. If you would like quick access to the most up to date information connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
- Aging and Adult Services Future Directions 2019
- Brochures
- Child Support Manual
- Economic Assistance Policy Manuals
- Fiscal Assessment of HB1090
- HB 1090: Bi-Annual Progress Report December 2018
- HB 1090: Bi-Annual Progress Report August 2018
- Medicaid and Human Services Transparency and Fraud Prevention Act Bi-Annual Progress Report January 2020
- Medicaid and Human Services Transparency and Fraud Prevention Act Bi Annual Progress Report July 2019
- Medicaid and Human Services Transparency and Fraud Prevention Act – Bi-Annual Progress Report August 2018
- Medicaid and Human Services Transparency and Fraud Prevention Act Bi-Annual Status Report
- Medicaid and Human Services Transparency and Fraud Prevention Act – Progress Report
- MDHS/ MDCPS Quarterly Transition Status Reports
- Quarterly Transition Status Reports
- MDHS Subgrant:Agreement Manual
- SNAP/TANF Report
The Office of Communications has oversight on public records requests. Please use the link below to fill out the request. Once completed email publicrecords@mdhs.ms.gov or Fax to 601-359-4477.
Media Requests
Any media/news requests should be directed to the MDHS Communications Director.
Let’s Work Together On Sharing Stories of Success
We look forward to keeping you updated on the positive impact our employees and partnerships are having in communities statewide. If you have a story supportive of our efforts that you would like placed in the MDHS Newsletter, email your story to mdhs.communications@mdhs.ms.gov