Below is a press release from the Mississippi Department of Human Services:
Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) has removed the child support cooperation requirement for parents and guardians receiving child care tuition assistance through the Child Care Payment Program (CCPP) administered by the MDHS Division of Early Childhood Care and Development.
Mississippi's child care industry is critical to Mississippi’s workforce and continued K-12 educational improvement. MDHS has instituted this policy change to help families access high-quality child care, assist parents in entering and remaining in the workforce, and strengthen K-12 readiness.
“Child care is essential to the future of Mississippi. Accessibility of quality child care strengthens families, enriches learning, and undergirds our workforce. This policy change is a step towards allowing parents to fully participate in the workforce and is an investment in families, communities, and the economy," stated Robert G. (Bob) Anderson, Executive Director Mississippi Department of Human Services.
The Child Care Payment Program (CCPP) provides tuition assistance to qualifying parents and guardians who need help with child care. Once approved for child care tuition assistance, parents choose a participating provider. Upon enrollment in a child care center, the MDHS Division of Early Childhood Care and Development makes payment directly to the provider on behalf of the child.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to apply for the child care payment plan voucher for their child or dependent. MDHS is hopeful that additional child care providers will register to accept vouchers and serve Mississippi children.
To learn more about applications, eligibility requirements, and participating providers, please visit Early Childhood Care & Development - | MS Dept. Human Services
