Mississippi Thrive!

Child Health & Development Project

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

ABOUT US
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View our

INTERACTIVE COUNTY RESOURCE MAPS

to find child health and development resources in your community.

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We’re all about improving outcomes for Mississippi’s most precious asset—its children.

Information For

Parents & Families

Did you know a child’s brain grows fastest in their first five years? What a great time to learn! We have resources and information to help you support your child’s development. 

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Information For

Teachers

Learn milestones for your students, and get free tips for encouraging development. We have free resources for your classroom and professional training. 

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Information For

Healthcare Providers

From surveillance and screenings to helping families 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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Developmental Screening and Health Promotion Toolkit Using a Whole Child and Family Approach
A Pathway to Operationalize Bright Futures Early Childhood Guidelines
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Mississippi Child Care Transformation Project
Mississippi was recently awarded a Preschool Development Grant Birth to Five (PDG B-5) Renewal totaling over $30 million, which will be disbursed over the next three years to improve access to high-quality early child care and education programs.
Learn more about the PDG B-5 grant here
Publications on Early Childhood Development
Read publications by the Mississippi Thrive! project team on early childhood development.
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Help Mississippi thrive during Coronavirus COVID-19!
View resources for providers, teachers, and families.
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