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Connecting Hope is a production of the Mississippi Department of Human Services. Join us as we explore the people, policies, and programs that bridge the gap from hopelessness to hope for Mississippians, young and old. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the Mississippi Department of Human Services. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The "Mississippi Depa ...
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Exploring TANF and SNAP Work Requirements
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Suzanne Lafever and Justin Rushing of MDHS Division of Workforce Development and Partnership Management talks with Mark Jones regarding the work that they do across Mississippi to help connect the clients of MDHS to the programs that help them enter and remain in the workforce. (00:31) - Introduction of guests (02:58) - Employment Training (03:39) …
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Dr. Chad Allgood sits down with Mark Jones to share exciting updates on Mississippi LIFT, including its expansion from 16 to over 50 sites statewide and the introduction of the Mobile R&R—bringing vital support to families in every community. Plus, Dr. Allgood unveils Elevate (26:20), a groundbreaking Quality Support System designed to strengthen e…
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In Their Own Words: Child Care Providers Speak
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In this follow-up episode, we sit down with Dr. Chad Allgood from the Division of Early Childhood Care and Development, joined by three child care providers from across the state. These providers offer insights into what it’s like to be a child care provider in 2024 and discuss how the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) and the Child C…
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In this episode will be talking with Dr. Chad Allgood of the Division of Early Childhood Care and Development about how the Child Care Payment Program supports the Mississippi workforce and lays the foundation for Mississippi's youngest residents to succeed in their quest for lifelong learning. The CCDF serves over 32,000 Mississippi families acces…
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Executive Director Bob Anderson and Legislative Affairs and Senior Policy Analyst Director Alex Bucklew sit down to discuss the 2024 Legislative Session, bills that made it through legislation and what is next for MDHS. (01:12) - Meet our Legislative Affairs & Senior Policy Advisor (03:47) - Why was the session longer this year? (08:36) - How MDHS …
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Executive Director Bob Anderson joins Mark Jones in this kickoff episode of Connecting Hope. Inside this episode, they discuss: The First Four Years In the Hope Business Upcoming news on the application process How is the agency listening to client feedback Employee Initiatives New Technologies Baskets of Benefits Strategic Plan What is the S.U.C.C…
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