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Spanning communities across all corners of Mississippi.
2021 KIDS COUNT Data Book
This annual report by the Annie E. Casey Foundation offers national and state insight into child well-being. Despite ranking 50th in the nation for overall child well-being, Mississippi is making notable gains in education.
Blueprint for Improving the Future of Mississippi's Children
The Blueprint for Improving the Future of Mississippi's Children is the Children's Foundation of Mississippi's signature project, a data-driven roadmap toward a better future for all Mississippi's children.
MS Home Education Association
Information and resources are available for parents wishing to home school their children in MS.
Foundational Skills for Teaching Your Child to Read How-to Videos
Learn skills to use for years that show parents how to support and teach reading skills to their children.
COVID-19 & Our Children: A Data Brief
A science-backed, evidence-based data brief on COVID-19 and children in Mississippi, covering pediatric hospitalizations, masking effectiveness, and school safety.
Navigating the Path to Healthy Development: Early Investment Pays Off!
This brief examines which states are leading the way in providing early intervention supports to children in their state.
Helping Your Child
The HELPING YOUR CHILD publication series from the US Department of Education gives parents tools and information to help their children succeed in school and life.
Navigating the Path to Healthy Development: Today's Children Are Tomorrow's Leaders!
This brief examines Mississippi's early intervention system and the need for expanding its services to reach more young children.
Blueprint Phase II
The second Blueprint for Improving the Future of Mississippi's Children, covering ages 9 to 18 and identifying the top challenges facing Mississippi's children.
2023 MS KIDS COUNT Factbook
The 2023 Mississippi KIDS COUNT Factbook, with an in-depth look at family and community factors in children's lives and key indicators across education, health, economic well-being, and family and community.
2022 Summit Materials
Visit this page to access links, PDFs, and other materials related to the 2022 CFM Summit, "Untapped Potential!"
Inventory of Mississippi Childcare Options
This brief details the available childcare seats in Mississippi in 2023 and other relevant childcare data.
2023 Summit Materials
Visit this page to access links, PDFs, and other materials related to the 2023 CFM Summit, "Tapping Into Our Potential!"
An Overview of Child Welfare in Mississippi
This report provides information to improve programming and policies throughout Mississippi's child welfare system, highlighting research engaging foster youth, biological parents, foster parents, and judges.
2024 Summit Materials
Visit this page to access links, PDFs, and other materials related to the 2024 CFM Summit, "Amplifying Our Potential!"
2024 Mississippi KIDS COUNT Factbook
The Children's Foundation of Mississippi is pleased to present the 2024 Mississippi KIDS COUNT Factbook, dedicated to the late Judge Tom Broome.
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