Presented by Shelly Brooks, Director of the Early Childhood Coalition of NEMS, United Way NEMS –
Description:
This session covered the early childhood resources available in your (MS) community and best practices on how to connect your clients to these resources to focus on school readiness, student attendance, and health opportunities for our youngest clients.
Below you see links for early childhood resources.
RESOURCE LINKS
MS Department of Health
Early Intervention (children under 3)
- LINK: http://msdh.ms.gov
MS Department of Human Services
Childcare payment system || Resource & Referral Sites
- LINK: http://mdhs.ms.gov
MECIC (MS Early Childhood Inclusion Center)
Free screening events
- LINK: http://www.mecic-usm.org
CDC- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Development Milestone Information
- LINK: http://www.cdc.gov
Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Free children’s books until age 5
Excel by 5 communities
- LINK: http://www.excelby5.com
School District (3 years old)
Mississippi Thrive
Resources by county map
Vroom Resources
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