Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS)
Child & Family Services — State Child Welfare Agency in Jackson, Mississippi. The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services is a standalone child welfare agency separated from MDHS in 2016. Investigates child abuse and neglect, provides foster care, kinship care, and adoption services through five regional offices serving all 82 Mississippi counties.
Phone: (601) 432-4570
Address: 660 North Street, Suite 200, Jackson, Mississippi, 39202
Website: https://www.mdcps.ms.gov
Languages: English, Spanish, additional languages via interpreter
Services offered: Child protective services investigations, foster care, kinship care, adoption, family preservation, resource home licensing, independent living for older youth
Ages served: Birth–21
Good to know: State child welfare agency headquarters; local services delivered through county/regional offices.
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Frequently asked questions about Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS)
How do I contact Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS)?
You can call Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) at (601) 432-4570 or visit 660 North Street, Suite 200 in Jackson, Mississippi. Their website is https://www.mdcps.ms.gov.
What services does Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) offer?
Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) offers Child protective services investigations, foster care, kinship care, adoption, family preservation, resource home licensing, independent living for older youth. Serves Birth–21. The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services is a standalone child welfare agency separated from MDHS in 2016. Investigates child abuse and neglect, provides foster care, kinship care, and adoption services through five regional offices serving all 82 Mississippi counties.
Are services at Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) free or low-cost?
Many community child & family services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) at (601) 432-4570 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.
What languages does Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) support?
Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) reports providing services in: English, Spanish, additional languages via interpreter. If you need another language, ask about translation services or call 988 for free crisis support in English and Spanish.
Who is eligible for services at Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS)?
Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) reports serving Birth–21. Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call (601) 432-4570 to confirm before visiting.
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.
In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.