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State and County Resources: The State of Mississippi Individual Assistance Call Center 1-888-574-3583. Out-of-state Louisiana residents can call 1-800-755-5175 to reach Louisiana 211. FEMA Registration info for Louisiana Evacuees…
All’s well that ends with a well—Officials return to Schlater one-year after building well
(Schlater, Miss.) For over a year, the families that make up the community of Schlater, Mississippi had been without running water after historic flooding in 2019 irreparably damaged the existing…
MDHS recovers $2,652,679. 77 in misallocated funds from October 2020 – May 2021
(Jackson, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) Benefit Recovery Unit reported more than $2.5 million in taxpayer dollars was recouped over the past quarter after previous investigations…
Gov. Reeves proclaims May Older Americans Month in Mississippi
(Jackson, Miss.) – Governor Tate Reeves today signed a proclamation naming May as Older Americans Month in Mississippi. Joining him for the signing was Mississippi Department of Human Services Executive…
Historic TANF increase delivered to Mississippi TANF recipients beginning today
SB 2791 approved first TANF increase in 21 years (Jackson, Miss.) – Mississippians receiving benefits from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program will see their benefits increase by…
MDHS Executive Director appointed to State Workforce Investment Board
(Jackson, Miss.) – Governor Tate Reeves has appointed Robert G. “Bob” Anderson, Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Human Services to serve on the State Workforce Investment Board. The…
MDHS provides essential support for caregivers in Mississippi
Programs provide assistance and support to those caring for our aging and vulnerable population (Jackson, Miss.) – November is National Caregiver Month, but caregivers of dependent persons receive assistance from…
MDHS issues Request For Proposals to award up to $30 million in TANF services
The agency is also offering grant writing training as an extra benefit. (Jackson, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Human Services is again requesting proposals (RFP) from organizations best positioned…
MDHS protects Mississippi’s most vulnerable population
Adult Protective Services works to protect our aging population from abuse and neglect (Jackson, Miss.) – As the COVID-19 pandemic has created new concerns for families of our aging population…