Children's Foundation of Mississippi

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BE THE CHANGE IN MISSISSIPPI

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of Mississippi's children are living in poverty. Poverty negatively impacts children’s health, academic achievement and eventual outcomes as an adult.

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of Mississippi's children do NOT receive developmental screenings. Tracking development through validated screening tools in early childhood identifies delays and allows for interventions during critical development. Addressing delays early is associated with more successful outcomes.

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of Mississippi's children do NOT benefit from state-funded Pre-K programs. According to Nobel Prize winning economist, James Heckman, investment in early childhood education promotes optimal development in children, and yields substantial economic benefits, short and long-term to the community.

"Turning the Curve" for Mississippi's Children

A healthy start for children establishes a strong foundation for lifelong learning and contributions to our community. For Mississippi to reach its potential, we must make sure our state’s children reach theirs. When we make sure that children get off to a strong start, we’re setting the stage for our communities to realize new possibilities. By adding focus, promoting strategic thinking, and creating more intentional alliances, together we can “turn the curve” and make a major difference in outcomes.

The Children’s Foundation of Mississippi is an independent operating foundation focused on improving the policies and systems that affect the well-being of children in our state. We were founded in 2019 to serve as a convener, facilitator, advocate, and catalyst for positive change for Mississippi’s children.