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Division of Family and Children Services

Policy

Click on a topic below to see the Policy

DFCS Policy Title Page and Table of Contents

Section A: Administration

Section B: Intake/Assessment

Section C: Prevention/Protection and In-Home Services

Section D: Foster Care

Section E: Eligibility, Foster Care Financial Assesment

Section F: Licensure

Section G: Adoption

Section H: Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC)

Licensing Requirements Manual for Child Caring and Child Placing Agencies

Contact Information

Mississippi Department of Human Services
Division of Family & Children's Services
1-800-345-6347 | (601) 359-4999