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.

Mississippi Tax Credit Update! Online Filing Now Mandatory!

Mississippi Tax Credit Update! Online Filing Now Mandatory! Mississippi has made a big change for tax credit filing. Starting 2024, you will now file for your tax credits ONLINE INSTEAD of mailing in your contribution forms. Did you know, through a special tax credit, you can receive up to 100% of your donation back on your…
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Exciting News: Mississippi Children’s Promise Act Doubles Tax Benefits!

We have some fantastic news to share with our Mississippi Families for Kids (MFFK) community! In 2023, the Mississippi Children’s Promise Act received a remarkable upgrade, doubling the tax benefits for our generous supporters. You can get up to $2,400 back on your MS tax return for couples and $1,200 for individuals. What Does This Mean for…
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Black Family Symposium Recap

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We had an IMPACT in 2022!

Thank you for your interest in learning more about our nonprofit and how we are making a positive difference in the lives of families in Mississippi. We are proud to share our 2022 Impact Report, which outlines the impact we have made in the past year and our vision for the future. The report features…
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For more information on agency services, contact us at 601.957.7670.