Mississippi Families For Kids

Help me grow - the purpose of the help me grow system is to identify at- risk children and to help families find community based programs and services. The help me grow system trains physicians in early detection screening, surveillance, and connection to services. Research shows that having this system increases early identification for children who are at- risk for delays. Families in mississippi suffer because they live in areas where there are4 limited health and mental health services, leaving children untreated. The overall goal of the help me grow system is to close service gaps and provide quick access through the development of a centralized information and referral center that will (1) connect children and families to an array of community based children's health, early care, and education, family support and mental services where they live, and (2) to strengthen skills in developmental surveillance and screening and enhance the early detection of children at risk for adverse developmental and behavioral outcomes.

Respite program - this program provides a temporary service that allows parents of children with disabilities to have a break.

Other programs and events provided by the organization included a youth leadership camp for middle and high school students. This is a week long camp which focuses on equiping students with the skills, resources, and information to finish high school and enter higher education. The camp also acts as a motivational guide to enhance leadership traits working on self-esteem, teamwork, integrity, determination, and independence. Other outreach programs include realative raising others' children (roc), rated pg (positve girls), and real fly guys (realizing excellence amoung leaders/future leading youth).