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.
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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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BIPOC Mental Health Month Webinar Recap
By Neely Morrison |
Our first annual BIPOC webinar in partnership with Prestige Professional Development & Consulting was a success with nearly 150 professionals in attendance. Executive Director Nadeane Cattrell opened with an acknowledgment of July as National Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Month. She offered some suggestions of ways to reduce the stigma…
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Approved ECO Credits
By Adam Coker |
We’ve got great news for businesses! We are excited to announce that Mississippi Families for Kids is now an Eligible Charitable Organization under the Children’s Promise Act. This means that specified businesses can receive a Mississippi state tax credit when they donate to the organization. Credits are different from deductions because they have the potential…
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WKK Spotlight
By Adam Coker |
More than a third of the way into the program and the class three fellows are thriving!Earlier this year, we gathered 80 leaders from across WKKF’s priority places — Michigan, New Mexico, New Orleans and Mississippi for four days of immersive leadership development, collaboration, and learning in Washington, D.C.Across these four days, fellows learned about…
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