Mississippi Thrive! Child Health Development Project
Serving Clay, Lowndes, Noxubee, Oktibbeha Counties
About
Mississippi Thrive! is a statewide early childhood development initiative dedicated to providing childcare providers and early educators with practical tools and evidence-based strategies to foster brain development and monitor progress in young children. To support early learning, the portal offers actionable "serve and return" interaction techniques that turn everyday routines into brain-building opportunities. Educators receive CDC-aligned milestone checklists covering ages 0 to 5 to help celebrate growth and identify potential developmental delays early. The initiative also supplies structured toolkits that assist teachers in engaging parents constructively regarding their child's progress and strengths. Additionally, the project connects educators to free screening resources, like ASQ-3 assessments, and early intervention referral networks.
Essential details
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Call for availability
Free
Resources available online
Who is eligible
Childcare providers, preschool teachers, home visitors, and early childhood educators working with infants, toddlers, and young children (ages 0–5).
Spanish language support
Spanish-speaking staff available.
Spanish-language materials available.