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Programs in Mississippi
Mississippi programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Mississippi Department of Human Services
Child Care Payment Program
The program helps eligible families pay for child care while they work or attend school or training.
Ways to apply:Online
Mississippi Department of Education
Early Learning Collaboratives
Early Learning Collaboratives provide publicly funded pre-kindergarten through local school and community partners.
Mississippi Department of Human Services
Division of Aging and Adult Services
The division connects older adults, vulnerable adults, and caregivers with local services through Area Agencies on Aging.
Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Vocational Rehabilitation helps eligible people with disabilities prepare for, find, and keep work.
Ways to apply:PhoneIn person
Mississippi Department of Mental Health
Intellectual and Developmental Disability Services
The department connects people with intellectual or developmental disabilities to community and waiver services.
Ways to apply:PhoneIn person
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal programs
These work the same in every state. Each agency decides who qualifies.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Head Start and Early Head Start
Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Find a program near you with the Head Start locator and contact it to apply.
Checked on October 9, 2026
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