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.
Homes for the Holidays
By Neely Morrison |
🎄Spreading Joy to Our Community 🎁 This year’s Homes for the Holidays was nothing short of magical! Thanks to the generosity of over 30 individual and group sponsors, we raised more than $11,000 and provided gifts for 130 children in need. On December 14th, the spirit of Christmas came alive as 30 families gathered to…
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Kinsgiving: Celebrating Kinship Caregivers
By Neely Morrison |
In November, Mississippi Families for Kids hosted their first-ever Kinsgiving event, a potluck lunch celebrating the bond between kinship caregivers and the children they raise, at the Jackson Medical Mall Community Room. Over 25 participants came together for an afternoon of food, fellowship, and fun. The event was a huge success, with families connecting over…
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Harvesting Joy: A Heartwarming Fall Celebration at Mississippi Families for Kids
By Neely Morrison |
At Mississippi Families for Kids, we believe in the power of community and joy. This year’s Fall Harvest celebration was a heartwarming event filled with laughter, creativity, and togetherness. As we gathered to celebrate the changing of the seasons, we created a memorable day for nearly 50 children and their families. The evening was packed…
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Celebrating Champions for Children: A Day of Honor, Inspiration, and Fundraising
By Neely Morrison |
On January 31st, we gathered at the Hilton on County Line Road in Jackson, MS, for an unforgettable celebration of our Champions for Children. The luncheon, held to support Mississippi Families for Kids (MFFK), was a meaningful opportunity to reflect on last year’s accomplishments, look ahead to next steps, and raise funds for critical programs…
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By Neely Morrison |
As we look back on our Easter Giveaway event held on March 29, 2024, we are filled with gratitude and pride for the community we serve. The event was part of our Relatives Raising Others’ Children (RROC) kinship support program and was a heartwarming success, bringing joy to our caregivers and their families. The Easter…
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Smoking Prevention
By Adam Coker |
Did you know that there are over 7,000 chemicals in tobacco products? Mississippi Families for Kids in partnership with Black People Against Tobacco (BAT) hosted a training for families and staff to learn more about the dangers of tobacco and ways to combat it. Thanks to this training, we now know why smoking is…
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