Emergency Needs
Find resources and information that can help connect children, families, and communities with support when they need it. This collection includes agencies, services, hotlines, and organizations that may provide assistance with health and safety, basic needs, emergency response, family support, and other community services.
2020 Mississippi KIDS COUNT Factbook
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.
COVID-19: Household Pulse Survey
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.
Untapped Potential: How Childcare Impacts Mississippi's State Economy
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.
Kids, Families and COVID-19: A KIDS COUNT Policy Report
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.
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.
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.
2025 Summit Materials
Visit this page to access links, PDFs, and other materials related to the 2025 CFM Summit, "Heart to Hearts!"
2025 Mississippi KIDS COUNT Factbook
The Children's Foundation of Mississippi is pleased to present the 2025 Mississippi KIDS COUNT Factbook, focused on mental health data, services, and resources in Mississippi.
2026 Summit Materials
Visit this page to access links, PDFs, and other materials related to the 2026 CFM Summit, "Sowing Seeds of Success!"
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