"Your Barefoot Neighbor" launches Beds for a Year fundraiser for foster children
TikTok star Matthew Bounds, or as many know him as "Your Barefoot Neighbor", is hoping to unite the coastal community and his 1.5 million…
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Housing grant to help foster children return to families
Multiple organizations across Mississippi have created a plan to help families experiencing homelessness This plan will be especially beneficial in keeping children out of the foster care…
Governor Reeves signs pro-life, pro-mom bills
Governor Tate Reeves signed multiple pro-life and pro-mom bills today. A signing ceremony was held in Jackson today. The seven bills he signed today included pro-life tax credits, adoption support,…
Keesler Federal Credit Union donates duffle bags to children in foster care
Keesler Federal Credit Union is donating rolling duffle bags for children in foster care. Volunteers at Keesler Federal Credit Union are working in an…
Mark Seymour VFW Post donates filled bags to kids in foster care
On Saturday, the Mark Seymour VFW Post in Ocean Springs decorated and donated bags for children in foster care. Community volunteers filled more than…
Governor Reeves focusing on foster care system
Governor Tate Reeves is shining a light on the children in Mississippi’s foster care system. Today, Governor Reeves announced the expansion of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption’s signature…
Grant Me Hope: 10-year-old foster child Jasper looking for a forever home
(WXXV) — 10-year-old Jasper relies on his faith in god to get through the difficult times. He is looking for a mom and dad to love him. We spent some time with Jasper. Here’s what he had to say: "My…
Changes Coming to DHS
Two-thirds of all children in foster care in our state are in the three coastal counties. That’s according to Senator Brice Wiggins who spoke in front of the Jackson County Republican Club today, along with Senator Michael Watson and Representative…