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Did you know a child’s brain grows fastest in their first five years? What a great time to learn!
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Learn milestones for your students and get free tips for encouraging development.
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From surveillance and screenings to helping moms and dads survive and thrive in the early years, you’re on the front lines carrying out the mission to improve the health of Mississippi’s children.
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Mississippi Thrive!

Child Health & Development Project

Families, teachers and healthcare providers have what it takes to build young children’s brains!

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The 2nd Annual Child Health & Development Summit

April 30 - May 1

Jackson Convention Center

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When our children thrive, Mississippi thrives!

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View our

INTERACTIVE COUNTY RESOURCE MAP

to find child health and development resources in your community.

View our Mississippi Thrive! Chartbook

"Marking Children’s Developmental Milestones: Findings from a Baseline Survey of Mississippi Parents and Caregivers"

Learn what parents report about early childhood development in Mississippi.