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Last Updated: November 20, 2008

Mississippi

State Coordinator(s)

Mississippi Department of Human Resources
Mario Johnson
Independent Living Program Administrator
750 North State Street
Jackson, MS 39205
Phone: (601) 359-4983
Fax: (601) 359-2570
Email: mario.johnson@mdhs.ms.gov

Mississippi Department of Human Resources
Bobbye Cole
Independent Living Program Coordinator
750 North State Street
Jackson, MS 39202
Phone: (601) 359-4755
Fax: (601) 359-2570
Email: bcole@mdhs.state.ms.us

2008 Chafee Allocation

$831,422

2008 ETV Allocation

$280,062

Number of youth 16-21 (most current AFCARS data -2006)

506

State's Chafee Mission Statement

Information is currently unavailable.

Who is Eligible for Chafee Services?

Youth between the ages of 14 and 21 who are in foster care.

What is the State's Definition of Room and Board?

Information is currently unavailable.

Maximum Age that Youth may Remain in Care

Information is currently unavailable.

Under what Conditions Can a Youth Remain in Care Beyond 18?

Information is currently unavailable.

Is the Extended Medicaid Option Available for Youth Until 21?

Yes

No additional information is available.

Can Youth in Care Get Driver’s Licenses?

Information is currently unavailable.

Does the State Offer Tuition Waivers for Foster Youth?

No

No additional information is available.

Does the State Have a Youth Leadership Program?

Yes

HOPE (Helping Ourselves Prosper Equally)