The Mississippi Statewide Afterschool Network works to better our state and its communities by connecting providers, parents and policymakers with proven tools and resources to increase the quality of and access to out-of-school time programming for K-12 children and youth.

 

Afterschool is a lifeline that keeps youth safe, helps kids learn and grow, and provides parents the ability to work without worry. 

Mississippi has hundreds of afterschool and summer learning programs across the state for children and families. Use this map to find a program in your area.

Mississippi has hundreds of afterschool and summer learning programs across the state for children and families. Use this map to find a program in your area.

Child Care Strong Stabilization Grants

Nov 18, 2021 | Local Funding Opportunities

The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) announces Child Care Strong Stabilization Funds! Learn what you need in order to apply beginning December 1st, 2021.

Recently, MDHS shared the process for applying for Child Care Stabilization funds, called Child Care Strong in Mississippi. Child Care Strong funding will provide a significant amount of resources for eligible childcare centers. MELA summarized the information provided by MDHS in the summary guide below. Use this summary guide as a quick reference as you prepare to apply for these funds.

As information is released and verified by MDHS, MELA will share updates which will also be posted on the MS Early Learning Resources shared services site, MSEarlyLearningResources.org. Be sure to check the site frequently for important information related to childcare centers, and to find classroom-focused and administrative resources to help you cut costs and save time! For log-in help, please email april@msearlylearning.org.

Click here to download the summary guide.

 

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