Services
Outreach Services
Mississippi Families for Kids' outreach programs and Support Services provide on-going support, intervention, and resources to families who have adopted or who are thinking about adoption. The services include:
- Lending Library
- Family Support Groups
- Grandparent Support Services
- Kinship Care
- Staff Development Training
- Professional Adoptive and Foster Parent Training
- Statewide Parent Support Groups
- Resources and Assessment Services
- Training in Behavior Management
- Intervention Services for Early Childhood Education
Specialized Training
MS Families for Kids works towards sustaining families and improving their lives by engaging them in solving their own problems by providing access and information on current research-based educational strategies, curricula, and programs. Through membership benefits and contractual agreements, specialized training is offered on the following topics:
- Conflict Resolution
- Parenting Classes
- Anger Management
- Peer Education
- Culture Competency Training
- Resource Location
- Recruitment and Retention
- Training and Technical Assistance in Evaluation and Organizational Development
- Employer/ Employee Relationships
- Workplace Violence Prevention
Additional Services
The agency offers a variety of services for foster care families, adoptive families, families considering adoption and kinship families.
Other services provided on an as-needed basis are:
- Mentor Families
- Prevention and Intervention Services
- Adoptive and Foster Parent Certification
- Resource and Assessment Services
For more information contact us at 601.957.7670.
Atmos- GMGA Golf Classic
By Adam Coker |
Registration Now Open: 6th Annual ATMOS-GMGA Charity Golf Classic Benefiting Mississippi Families for Kids Mississippi Families for Kids is honored to serve once again as the charitable partner for the 6th Annual ATMOS-GMGA Charity Golf Classic, hosted by the Good Men Golf Association. This annual event brings together community leaders, golfers, sponsors, and supporters for…
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530A
By Adam Coker |
Help Build a Future They Can Count On… A new federal savings option is becoming available to help families build long term financial security for children. Created through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025, these new Section 530A child investment accounts (sometimes referred to as “Trump Accounts”) are designed to give children an…
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Community Engagement
By Adam Coker |
Our staff enjoyed connecting with families and partners across the community through several recent outreach events. We’re proud to show up where it matters most… C.A.R.E. Open House Families joined us for our first quarterly C.A.R.E. Open House on March 21, 2026, a welcoming event designed to connect caregivers with supportive services while enjoying food,…
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Mental Health Awareness Month
By Adam Coker |
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this year’s theme is See the Person. Support the Journey. Mental health is part of everyday life. It shapes how we think, feel, connect with others, and move through the world. It influences our relationships, our work, our housing stability, and our ability to navigate challenges. It impacts…
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Child Abuse Prevention Month
By Adam Coker |
It is a time to recognize the important role families, educators, and community partners play in keeping children safe and supported. At Mississippi Families for Kids, we strengthen prevention through services like developmental screenings, family support, early childhood partnerships, mental health services, and connections to community resources that help families thrive. When families are supported…
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Summer Youth Leadership Camp
By Adam Coker |
Mississippi Families for Kids is excited to offer a FREE summer camp for youth ages 11–16 designed to help participants strengthen decision-making skills, evaluate real-life situations, and build confidence in making positive choices. Camp sessions are led by professionals in their respective fields, and participants are encouraged to ask questions and engage in meaningful discussions.…
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