Organization to Discuss Issues Facing Mississippi's Children With Legislators Tomorrow
As the state's largest non-profit provider of children's behavioral health, educational and social services, Mississippi Children's Home Services (MCHS) will discuss key legislation that affects children in Mississippi at their annual Day at the Capitol. Tomorrow, February 4, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on the first floor rotunda of the Mississippi State Capitol, MCHS will host an opportunity to discuss the many issues facing Mississippi's children with elected state officials.
Jackson, MS, February 3, 2016 (Newswire.com) - As the state’s largest non-profit provider of children’s behavioral health, educational and social services, Mississippi Children’s Home Services (MCHS) will discuss key legislation that affects the 131,000 children in Mississippi with mental health disorders at their annual Day at the Capitol. Tomorrow, February 4, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on the first floor rotunda of the Mississippi State Capitol, MCHS will host an opportunity to discuss the many issues facing Mississippi’s children with elected state officials.
“Mississippi stands at a critical juncture for children. Today, there are over 5,000 Mississippi children in child welfare custody. Mississippi ranks 49th in the United States in funding per child. It is critical that we make funding children’s services a priority,” said John Damon, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of MCHS. “The issues facing our children are not a state department issue, they are a state of Mississippi issue. Together, we all can co-construct a bright future for Mississippi’s children.”
"The issues facing our children are not a state department issue, they are a state of Mississippi issue. Together, we all can co-construct a bright future for Mississippi's children."
John Damon, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer
MCHS welcomes all media to attend their annual Day at the Capitol.
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About Mississippi Children’s Home Services: Mississippi Children’s Home Services (MCHS) is Mississippi’s largest and most comprehensive provider of children’s behavioral health, educational and social services. Founded in 1912, MCHS offers a full array of integrated, community-based services in all 82 counties as well as intensive campus-based and educational programming. For more information, please contact 601-352-7784.
Media contact: Kym Williams, 769-777-1010
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