Do You Know the 2009 Legislative Issues?

2009 Legislative Session begins tomorrow!

In partnership with faithful people all across our state, Congregations for Children is working tirelessly for the children of Mississippi!

This year our legislative focus includes:

Education

• Full funding of MAEP (Mississippi Adequate Education Program)
• Adequate and appropriate funding for the Pilot Pre-Kindergarten programs across our state
• Adequate funding and resources for at-risk children and their families
  

Childcare

• Utilization of excess TANF funds to be directed toward childcare facilities throughout our state
• Development and funding of grant programs to supplement childcare for families living in poverty
  

Foster Care

• Monitor compliance with Olivia Y. vs. Barbour lawsuit settlement
• Partner with DHS in encouraging and training foster parents
  

Healthcare

• Removal of face-to-face recertification requirements from Medicaid and SCHIP

Juvenile Justice

• Development of community-based sanctions for the rehabilitation of delinquent youth

Fair Taxation

• Increase cigarette tax to fund children’s healthcare

Immigration Issues facing children

Let us covenant to pray for our representatives as they wrestle with, discern and make decisions that affect all of us.

Let us advocate for and be in conversation with our representatives on behalf of all God’s children in Mississippi.