2008 Success Stories
Four successful programs that have worked
to better the lives of children in Mississippi.

Many concerned citizens in Mississippi are finding solutions and working to provide optimal environments for children and their families. These success stories portray the results of countless hours of dedication, work and commitment of individuals and communities toward improving the lives of children and families across Mississippi. We have featured only four stories of success in Mississippi among numerous community-based programs that promote successful outcomes for children. It is a beginning.

It is our hope that these success stories will serve to stimulate thought and action for unique solutions that benefit Mississippi’s children.

CATCH Kids, Inc.
CATCH Kids, Inc. is building bridges for children without access to the health care system by bringing high-quality, free health care services to children who need it.

The Quitman County Development Organization
The Quitman County Development Organization has been a persistent force for the well-being of children and families in Quitman County by offering financial services that have led to increased saving among local citizens and the creation of businesses that feed the local economy, provide jobs and sustain area residents.

The Jonestown Family Center for Education and Wellness and the Durocher Program
By using proven educational methods and incorporating parents and adults who interact with children every day, The Jonestown Family Center for Education and Wellness creates a nurturing environment for children's development that enhances brain architecture and strengthens family and community bonds. Through The Durocher Program, Jonestown teens and adults are developing leadership roles through volunteering and civic engagement activities that will benefit children and the community at large for years to come.

The Forrest County Court Team For Maltreated Infants and Toddlers
The Forrest County Court Team brings together the resources of the community to address the needs of infants and toddlers whose families appear in Forrest County Youth Court, giving children the best odds for optimal development while in foster care placement and beyond.

View the 2008 Success Stories Video