JACKSON, Miss. (AP) Mississippi's foster care system is on pace for more adoptions during the current budget year than the previous one. Department of Child Protection Services Commissioner Andrea Sanders told lawmakers Tuesday that judges finalized adoption of 644 foster children during the year that ended June 30, while 600 adoptions have happened since the current year began July 1.
TUPELO • A regional children’s advocacy group has asked local supervisors to provide financial support for the nonprofit s recent expansion into Lee County.
(The Center Square) – A bill that would provide funding for Mississippi foster children to pursue a college education is now law, Gov. Tate Reeves said.
Roughly $295 million in funds will remain unallocated.
As the 2022 Mississippi Legislative session comes to a close, lawmakers have announced their plan for the state's budget as well as how they are allocating funds available from the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund.
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