Hinds County Child Services (Mississippi)

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A Hinds County Child Abuse Prevention Center is a government agency at the Mississippi State, Hinds County, or local level that is charged with protecting children from abuse and neglect. Hinds County Child Abuse Centers provide a number of child protective services, including collecting reports on suspected child abuse or neglect, investigating suspected cases of abuse or neglect, and providing services to prevent child abuse and domestic violence in Hinds County, MS. Child Abuse Offices may also offer training, support, and assistance on how to report and prevent child abuse.

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Hinds County Child, Youth, and Family Services is a government agency at the MS State, Hinds County, or local level that provides a range of services to assist children, youth, and families. Child, Youth, and Family Services Offices offer early childhood services, including childcare support, family nutrition programs, and support for children with developmental delays. These offices may also run programs to end youth homelessness, prevent adolescent pregnancy, and prevent violence against children and youth in Hinds County. Some Child, Youth, and Family Services programs also manage Hinds County foster care and adoption services.

Hinds County Juvenile Justice is a division of the legal system at the Mississippi State, Hinds County, or local level that focuses on youthful offenders. The Juvenile Justice System incorporates a number of government agencies, including Hinds County Courts, law enforcement, corrections, and social services. Juvenile Justice Centers offer rehabilitation services, detain youth awaiting formal processing in Hinds County detention centers, and provide education, counseling, and other services to youth. Juvenile Justice Centers also offer reentry services for youth who have been released from a juvenile correction facility.

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A Hinds County WIC Office is a local branch of the Federal Special Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP) for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Hinds County WIC programs provide nutrition assistance for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, infants, and children. WIC Offices provide services to income-eligible families who require food assistance. In addition to nutritional assistance, WIC Offices provide additional benefits, including health screenings, nutrition and health education, breastfeeding promotion and support, and help obtaining other Mississippi social services.