Getting Started
- Child Adoption Laws
Adoption laws for state of Mississippi. - County Offices
Contact information for MDHS county offices. - DHS Licensed Private Adoption Agencies
MDHS provides a list of MDHS-contracted private foster care adoption agencies. - LGBT Adoption Laws
LGBT adoption laws in Mississippi. - Licensed Private Adoption Agencies
A list of licensed, private adoption agencies in Mississippi, courtesy of Adopt Us Kids. - Pre-Service Training Information
MDHS provides information on signing up for Mississippi’s online pre-service training classes. - Public and Private Agency Search
Public and private foster care adoption agencies - Steps to Adoption
MDHS outlines the steps to becoming an adoptive parent in Mississippi. - Adoption Information
Adoption information by state - Understanding Mississippi’s Adoption Laws and Policies
An overview of adoption laws - Home Study Requirements (See bottom of page for providers)
Information on the Home study program and requirements
Searching for Children
- WWK Recruiters
Scroll down and click on Mississippi to view contact information for Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiters families may contact regarding waiting Mississippi children. - Heart Gallery Of America
Photo lists of waiting children
Pre-Placement
- ICPC Information
Provides general information about ICPC process in Mississippi, including contact information for state ICPC offices. - Adoption Services in Mississippi
Information on local adoption services
Post-Adoption Support & Resources
- Adoption Assistance
Select Mississippi to view more information on adoption assistance in the state of Mississippi, courtesy of Child Welfare Information Gateway. - Lending Library Check-Out-Form
Families may check out books on adoption for PIP’s lending library. - Licensed Child Care Providers
Childcare centers licensed by DHS. - Partners in Permanency Services
PIP provides families with adoption support groups, lending library, respite network, training, and referral services. - Respite Care
SCSCY provides information on PIP’s respite care program including who qualifies for respite care, and how to become a respite care provider. - State Subsidy Information
NACAC provides general information on adoption in Mississippi. - Attachment and Trauma Specialists
A list of local therapists specializing in working with attachment and trauma related issues. - Behavioral Care
Local Behavioral Health Programs - Adoption Therapists
A list of local therapists that specialize in adoption - Child Care Resources
MDHS Childcare resources and information - Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Programs
A list of local sex abuse treatment programs - Counseling Resources
A list of local therapists - Kid Counseling
A list of local child therapists - Kinship Care
Information on local kinship care resources - Medical Resources
Health and medical resources - Free Medical Resources
A list of local free medical clinics - NPEN National Parenting Education Network
A list of programs by state - NOFAS FASD State FASD Support
State resources and support group information - Trauma Counseling
A list of local therapists trained in trauma-related issues - Nurturing Parent Programs
Nurturing Parent Programs - Online Support Groups
A list of online support groups and resources - Post-Adoption Questions and Answers
Adoption advise and FAQ’s - Special Health Care Needs
Resources for parents of children with special health care needs.
Events and Activities
- Cultural Events
Events Calendar - Summer Activities
A list of summer activities for kids
Home Study Service Providers
- Abby’s One True Gift Adoptions
Home Study Service Provider - American Adoptions
Home Study Service Provider - Home Study Southaven Mississippi
Home Study Service Provider
