Jackson County Child, Youth, and Family Services is a government agency at the MS State, Jackson 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 Jackson County. Some Child, Youth, and Family Services programs also manage Jackson County foster care and adoption services.
Jackson County DHS Moss Point MS 5343 Jefferson Avenue 39563 228-769-3444
A Jackson County WIC Office is a local branch of the Federal Special Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP) for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Jackson 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.
Jackson County Health Department WIC Office Pascagoula MS 4600 Vega Street 39581 228-762-1117
Jackson County Pascagoula WIC Office Pascagoula MS 4419 Chicot Street 39581 228-769-0130