Ensures the permanency and well-being of children and families through the development of educational services and specialized training.

Licensed child care provider list. Call 1(800) 424-2246 to speak to a Referral Specialist.

Information to help you locate a Head Start program in your area.

Promotes quality of life for people with developmental disabilities, their families, and the community at large.

The University of MS Medical Center hosts a map of MS that will assist families in finding a doctor or pediatrician.

Links families, advocates, and self-advocates to information about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Individual certified cities provide activities for families in their areas.

A program that matches the unique needs of infants and toddlers who have developmental delays with Early Intervention services and resources within the community.

A non-profit organization that advocates for the best interests of abused and neglected children through court-sanctioned, community-based programs with trained and supervised volunteers.

Offers parents and educators information about homeschooling children, plus parent projects and lessons that will build the academic skills of their child.

Animated cartoon vegetables that teach life lessons to children ages 3-10. Topics like managing anger, friends, and taking responsibility. Available in English and Spanish.

Ideas for teaching math skills to students in the upper grades.

The 2020 MS KIDS COUNT Factbook is devoted entirely to the census, exploring the demographic make-up of Mississippi's child population and what's at stake if all children are not counted.

The Household Pulse Survey collects data on how people's lives have been impacted by the pandemic, disseminated in near real-time to inform federal and state response and recovery planning.

Provides free online learning activities for parents and teachers to share with young children. Lessons available in English, French, German, and Spanish.

Games and learning videos for school-age children to use at home.

This report estimates that Mississippi loses $673 million annually as a result of childcare breakdowns, and examines the unique needs of Mississippi's working parents.

Activities for parents with children 4-10 years of age.

Mississippi KIDS COUNT participates in the national release of this report, sharing crucial data about how Mississippi children and their families are struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A site with lessons, games, and science experiments to engage children 0-13 over the summer or throughout the school year.