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MDHS LAUNCHES NEW CONNECTEBT APP AND CARD LOCK FEATURE

A Step Forward in EBT Fraud Prevention Measures in Mississippi JACKSON, MISS – The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) announces a new mobile app and enhanced security features for recipients of the…

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MDHS HOSTS A SERIES OF COMMUNITY EVENTS IN MISSISSIPPI FOR WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY

JACKSON, MISS — The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS), through its Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) will host a series of events in recognition of World Elder Abuse…

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MDHS Invests $5 Million to Expand Child Care

MDHS Invests $5 Million in TANF Funds to Expand Child Care Assistance for Mississippi Working Families The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) today announced a $5 million investment of…

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MDHS PROVIDES SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE

JACKSON, MISS – The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) announces the closure of county offices due to inclement weather and hazardous travel conditions. For the most up-to-date list of closures, please visit https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/weather-updates-office-closures/. MDHS…

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GOVERNOR TATE REEVES DECLARES MAY AS OLDER AMERICANS MONTH

(JACKSON, MISS) — Governor Tate Reeves has officially declared May as Older Americans Month in Mississippi. This month recognizes the invaluable contributions of older adults across the state, encourages renewed…

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CHILDCARE FRAUD INVESTIGATION LEADS TO PLEA AGREEMENT

(JACKSON, MISS) — The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS), Office of Inspector General, Division of Investigation, announced a DeSoto County resident has entered into a plea agreement following an MDHS…

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SNAP FRAUD INVESTIGATION LEADS TO PLEA AGREEMENT IN PIKE COUNTY

(JACKSON, MISS) — The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS), Office of Inspector General, Division of Investigation, announced a Pike County resident has entered into a plea agreement following an MDHS…

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SNAP FRAUD INVESTIGATION LEADS TO PLEA AGREEMENT IN DESOTO COUNTY

(JACKSON, MISS) — The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS), Office of Inspector General, Division of Investigation, announced a DeSoto County resident has entered into a plea agreement following an MDHS…

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SNAP FRAUD INVESTIGATION LEADS TO PLEA AGREEMENT IN LAUDERDALE COUNTY

(JACKSON, MISS) — The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS), Office of Inspector General, Division of Investigation, announced a Lauderdale County resident has entered into a plea agreement following an MDHS…

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SNAP Fraud Investigation Leads to Plea Agreement in Pearl River County

(JACKSON, MISS) — The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS), Office of Inspector General, Division of Investigation, announced a Pearl River County resident has entered into a plea agreement following an…

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