The Latest from MELA

MELA Partner releases report about connection between child care and Mississippi economy

“The Chamber Foundation partnered with the Mississippi Economic Council (MEC) and the Children’s Foundation of Mississippi on this report to better understand the unique needs of Mississippi’s working parents and how childcare breakdowns impact working parents, their employers, and the state economy. Mississippi families are pursuing postsecondary education and training programs to advance their careers and … Read more

Child Care Clean Plus

Child Care Clean Plus Program

Child Care Clean + (also referred to as CCC+) is a program made possible through House Bill 1782, which appropriated $3 million to the North Mississippi Education Consortium to distribute personal protective equipment (PPE) and sanitation supplies to licensed childcare providers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Forum for the Future

We’re thrilled to announce an upcoming event that we are hosting with the Child Health and Development Project : Mississippi Thrive! and The Children’s Foundation of Mississippi.