Mississippi Low-Income Child Care Initiative

05/29/2026

Our Executive Director recently appeared on the Women for Progress of MS, Inc. Working Woman Report Podcast to discuss the latest developments regarding MDHS' announcement of utilizing TANF funds for CCPP. Listen in!

05/21/2026

Good news for Mississippi families: MLICCI applauds the Mississippi Department of Human Services for using TANF funds to support the Child Care Payment Program (CCPP). This change follows years of advocacy and brings renewed access to childcare assistance for families who need it most. Read the full statement from MLICCI and learn what this means for communities: https://wix.to/FACiWqg

The below statement should be attributed to Carol Burnett, Executive Director of the Mississippi Low Income Child Care Initiative:“The Mississippi Low-Income Child Care Initiative (MLICCI) welcomes the recent announcement by the Mississippi Department of Human Services to utilize Temporary Assista...

05/13/2026

MLICCI Executive Director Carol Burnett responds to the recent audit report of the Child Care Payment Program — explaining how the HHS CCDF final rule change giving states discretion to pay by enrollment vs. attendance affects Mississippi child care providers and families. Read the full response and what it means for our state: https://wix.to/QqDYRH2

The U.S. Health and Human Services Department recently released the final rule in the federal Child Care Development Fund (CCDF), rolling back some changes made by the Biden Administration. One is of particular interest to Mississippi. It rolls back a requirement to pay centers for services to famil...

05/12/2026

Join the Voting Rights Act Rapid Response Coalition for an important tele-townhall conversation on voting rights, the Shield Act, and what these issues mean for communities across Mississippi.

Hosted alongside a coalition of organizations committed to protecting voting rights and fair representation, this conversation will help break down what’s happening and why it matters.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
6:00 PM CT
Dial-In Number: 877-229-8493
Access Code: 124020

Invite your family, friends, church members, and community to join the conversation. Informed communities build collective power.

05/11/2026

MLICCI is bringing Civic Engagement Trainings across Mississippi.

Child care providers, staff, and parents will learn how voting connects to the issues impacting families and communities.
📍 Biloxi
📍 Indianola
📍 Tupelo
📍 Jackson
Lunch provided. Registration required. Email [email protected].

Because when families vote, communities thrive.

05/10/2026

We celebrate you today and we acknowledge you in our work all year long. Happy Mother’s Day 💞

05/06/2026

“As long as we have that waiting list, we know that children, working parents and providers are going to continue to struggle,” said Matt Williams, director of research at the Mississippi Low-Income Child Care Initiative.

But DHS could solve this crisis by using available TANF funds to cover the gap. Read the latest from Mississippi Today:

One year after the state ran out of pandemic-era funds that propped up a fragile system, hundreds of childcare providers across Mississippi struggle to stay open while thousands of parents remain on a waiting list for vouchers.

05/05/2026

Child care access in Mississippi is at stake — and the Callais decision could reshape who holds the power to expand or restrict it. Read our breakdown on what this Supreme Court ruling and the upcoming redistricting session mean for working families across the state. Read more: https://wix.to/LbqPfeq

The stakes for working families in Mississippi could not be higher. The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais has set the stage for a special redistricting session that will shape political representation across our state. While that may sound like a conversation about maps and....

04/25/2026

MS Child Care Changemakers: Leading the Way to the Ballot Box Train the Trainer series part 1!

04/25/2026

Child care providers in Mississippi do more than care for children — they keep communities working. Our new blog, “Mississippi Child Care Changemakers: Leading the Way to the Ballot Box,” highlights how providers are stepping into civic leadership to make sure families’ voices are heard. Read the full story and learn how to support the movement: https://wix.to/ANoYUWI

In Mississippi, child care providers do far more than care for children—they hold communities together.Every day, they make it possible for parents to go to work, pursue education, and provide for their families. They are small business owners, early educators, and trusted voices in the lives of t...