Jackson, MS — The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS), through its Division of Early Childhood Care & Development (DECCD), has announced the highly anticipated reopening of the Child Care Payment Program (CCPP) for working families beginning August 1, 2025.
Waitlist Processing Begins
Families that joined the CCPP waitlist on or after April 1, 2025, will be the first to receive application invitations. The applications will be sent in the order families were added to the waitlist.
Eligible families will receive:
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An email notification from MDHS with a personalized application link and a unique access code.
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10 calendar days to complete the application after receiving the email.
If an application is not submitted within the 10-day period, the opportunity will pass to the next eligible family on the waitlist.
12 Months of Child Care Assistance
Approved applicants will receive 12 months of subsidized child care, giving families much-needed financial relief and stability. The continuation of services beyond this period will depend on the availability of additional funding in 2026.
Once approved, families will be empowered to choose a local child care provider that best fits their child’s needs, emphasizing both convenience and personalized care.
Leadership Comments
“MDHS is pleased to resume serving Mississippi’s working families,” said Dr. Chad Allgood, Director of the Division of Early Childhood Care & Development. “We are committed to distributing this support fairly and efficiently to strengthen family stability and workforce participation across Mississippi.”
MDHS Executive Director Robert G. (Bob) Anderson echoed this sentiment, adding, “We appreciate the critical funding that has enabled MDHS to lift the pause on child care certificates for working families across the State of Mississippi.”
Important Reminders for Families
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Check your email frequently, especially folders like SPAM or Junk, for a message from ccnotices@mdhs.ms.gov.
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Add the sender to your contacts to ensure you receive the application notification.
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Act quickly upon receiving your link to avoid missing your spot in line.
The waitlist will remain active until current funding is exhausted. Once that happens, the application process will pause again until more funds become available.
Contact Information & Support
For additional support or questions, families are encouraged to:
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Call the DECCD customer care line at 1-800-877-7882
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Email ccnotices@mdhs.ms.gov
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Visit MDHS.ms.gov for frequently asked questions and updates.
This reopening of the CCPP represents a critical opportunity for Mississippi’s working families to access child care support and improve their overall quality of life. Families are urged to stay alert and be ready to apply once notified.
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