Mississippi Low-Income Child Care Initiative

09/01/2026

Today, we honor a legacy while embracing the future. Effective September 1, Carol Burnett transitions to Director Emeritus as we introduce Matt Williams as our new Executive Director.

Our mission remains the same: advocating for quality child care and stronger opportunities for Mississippi children, families, and providers.

08/23/2026

Well, well, well…

The BUSINESS COMMUNITY has entered the child care chat. 👀

Mississippi employers are telling us that access to child care affects their ability to recruit, retain and support workers.

Imagine that.

Turns out when parents have reliable child care, they can actually GO TO WORK.

We’ve been saying this.

Now can we fund it?

08/14/2026

Mississippi: We want more people in the workforce!

Working parents: We need affordable, reliable child care so we CAN work.

Mississippi: 🤔

This really isn’t complicated.

You cannot have a serious conversation about increasing workforce participation without having a serious conversation about CHILD CARE.

No child care = no work for too many Mississippi families.

08/13/2026

At this point, what are we even debating? 🤷🏾‍♀️

Child care is WORKFORCE POLICY.
Child care is ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Child care is BUSINESS POLICY.

Child care advocates have said it.
Providers have said it.
Working parents have said it.

And now Mississippi’s BUSINESS COMMUNITY is saying it.

So maybe it’s time we act like it.

Prioritize child care. Period.



Mississippi Business Alliance report:

08/05/2026

Got questions about your Medicaid, MSCAN or CHIP benefits? Join a FREE 2026 Medicaid Member Workshop near you — 9 cities across Mississippi, August–September. Walk-ins welcome!

Click this link here to pre-register: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=yBZspSmlBk6xyUXVCHOCkmNnhbGqFt5KtEKgAJrt8URUNUlMQTNJTkhPQ1oyRE45SFhETlY3N1lMNC4u&route=shorturl

07/22/2026

MLICCI's "V Is for Vote," teaches children their voices matter. Discover a simple, practical lesson plan that helps young children make choices together, how participation shapes families and communities, and engages their parents. Perfect for early childhood educators and caregivers looking to introduce democratic habits early. Read more: https://wix.to/fWc3gIS

Civic engagement can begin long before a person is old enough to cast a ballot. It begins when children learn that their voices matter, that choices can be made collectively, and that participating can help shape their families and communities.As part of our Child Care Changemakers: Leading the Way....

06/30/2026

Today, MLICCI announces an important leadership transition that honors our past while positioning us for the future.

After decades of visionary leadership and advocacy, our founder and Executive Director, Carol Burnett, will transition to the role of Director Emeritus effective September 1, 2026.

Carol's unwavering commitment to Mississippi children, families, and child care providers has transformed the child care landscape in our state and built MLICCI into a nationally recognized advocacy organization. Her leadership has improved access to child care, elevated provider voices, and strengthened opportunities for working families across Mississippi.

At the same time, we are excited to announce that Matt Williams, MLICCI's current Policy Director, will become Executive Director effective September 1, 2026.

Matt has been instrumental in advancing MLICCI's advocacy and policy agenda and brings deep experience, passion, and commitment to our mission.

As we celebrate Carol's extraordinary legacy, we are equally excited about this next chapter and the continued work ahead to ensure all Mississippi children and families thrive.

Please join us in thanking Carol for her decades of service and welcoming Matt into his new role.

06/23/2026

Executive Director Carol Burnett shares how the Mississippi child care assistance program works... check out this clip from Women for Progress of MS, Inc. Radio: https://streamyard.com/ikkzurpdqeztupkf

06/17/2026

Did you miss our maternal health conversation? Would you like to give us input on how best we can address maternal health challenges in your community? Fill out out feedback from plus learn about our essential training sessions to empower families in civic engagement and child care. Join us on June 27th in Tupelo to learn how to educate others about voting and connect it with workforce issues. Your feedback is invaluable in shaping our community resources. Together, we can strengthen Mississippi families.

https://conta.cc/4vVJzar

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