Children and Parenting

By providing education programs and materials for children, families, caregivers, and early educators, the Mississippi State University Extension Service works to further the well-being of Mississippi’s most precious and vulnerable population, our children.
 

MSU Extension Head Start Program

The new MSU Extension Head Start Program, offered in Harrison County, is designed to help children and their parents make an easier transition from day care and pre-school to kindergarten. The program will combine local partnerships with research-based education methods to serve children at the most critical stage of life.

Head Start Centers to be served are Gilbert Mason, Harry Tartt, Linda Lyons, Central Elementary, and Gorenflo. Partnerships have been established with local school districts—Gulfport School District and Biloxi Public School District—as well as Moore Community House and Shine Early Learning. Moore Community House currently houses Early Head Start, while Shine Early Learning will provide program support.

While serving the children of Harrison County, MSU Extension will be working to build a successful model that can be shared and replicated statewide.