Families Count: Child and Family Well-Being in Mississippi

The latest KIDS COUNT Data Book ranks the state near the bottom nationally for overall child well-being. Mississippi’s KIDS COUNT data offers a clear picture of the opportunities and obstacles facing children across our state. Bringing these numbers off the page and into everyday life requires open conversation, local reporting, and community-driven solutions. Join Mississippi Today and Deep South Today at the Jackson Medical Mall on Tuesday, November 10, for Families Count, a public forum dedicated to child and family well-being. We will dive into practical strategies for navigating ongoing Medicaid changes, examine pathways for youth success, and hear directly from local caregivers and service providers. What We’ll Discuss: • Key findings from the latest KIDS COUNT data for Mississippi families. • Navigating recent Medicaid changes and expanding health coverage access. • Direct insights from community practitioners and local families.