Research & Resources
Explore research, data, resources, activities, worksheets, and tools developed by the Children’s Foundation of Mississippi through our projects, initiatives, and partnerships. From Mississippi KIDS COUNT research and data to practical resources for families, educators, community organizations, and other partners, these materials are designed to help people better understand children’s well-being and put information into action.
Browse the collection below to find research, tools, and resources that can support learning, planning, conversations, and work with children and families across Mississippi.
Mississippi School Districts
Department of Education website listing all school districts in Mississippi.
Help Me Grow Mississippi
Centralized telephone access point with trained Child Development Specialists ready to assist callers find the services they need. Free call: 1-844-822-4622, Monday-Friday (8am-5pm).
Veteran's Affairs Offices
Provides information for military families about benefits and health care programs. VA Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
24 hour service to assist anyone fighting suicidal thoughts or threats. Phone: 1-800-273-8255.
MS Division of Medicaid
Free healthcare services for those that meet economic requirements for selection.
MS Department of Health (Emergency Hotlines)
Phone: 601-576-7400 (8am-5pm). Hotlines covering Women, Infants and Children's health, elder abuse, child care concerns, and immunizations.
MS Department of Child Protection and Services
Report child abuse, sign up to serve as a foster parent, and access emergency resources for your family.
FEMA - Federal Emergency Management
Assistance offered through the federal government after a storm or natural disaster.
Child Abuse Prevention/Interventions
Child abuse and neglect are serious problems that can have lasting harmful effects on victims. CDC's goal is to stop child abuse and neglect from happening in the first place.
Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc.
Offers assistance and problem solving specific to immigrants in need.
Call 2-1-1
Provided by the MS United Way, connects people with needed services through an easy-to-remember three-digit number or the web. Phone: Dial 211.
American Red Cross
Click 'Find Your Local Red Cross' for help in your community. Provides emergency assistance for victims of fires and natural disasters including floods.
MS Social Security Office
Answering questions about qualifying you or your child for death benefits through the social security department.