Mississippi Families For Kids

Mississippi Families For Kids is a social services organization in Jackson, Mississippi. The organization provides child-focused, solution-based, permanency-planning programs throughout the state, with a top priority placed on children currently in the foster care system. Their specialized services include adoption support, family services such as counseling and respite care, and outreach programs. They also operate the Help Me Grow initiative, which connects families to health and developmental resources for children up to five years old to ensure they are prepared for school.

Established in 1994, this private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization works to ensure the well-being of children and families through educational services and specialized training. Their professional staff includes licensed certified behavior specialists and social workers with over 100 years of combined experience in social services. The agency provides particular assistance to older children, sibling groups, and children with special needs, as well as those who have experienced abuse, neglect, or abandonment. Beyond direct family services, the organization hosts various community events, such as the annual golf tournament, summer youth leadership camps, and the Homes for the Holidays celebration.

The office is located on Briarwood Drive, about 0.8 miles from Young School and less than a mile from Manhattan Park and Select Specialty Hospital Jackson.

The organization maintains thorough, well-documented business information available online through a well-optimized website.

Mississippi Families For Kids remains dedicated to providing essential stability and resources for the families and children of Mississippi.