Friendly Reminder and Words of Encouragement

Are you a part of Congregations for Children? Do you proudly display the poster that recognizes your congregation as a Church for All God’s Children? Remember, in carrying this name you have covenanted to be an advocate for children in three distinct and important ways.

1. To celebrate the gift of children in our community
2. To raise awareness of the issues facing our children in our community, state & nation. Our legislative agenda for this season includes:

• Full Funding for MAEP (Mississippi Adequate Education Plan)
• Funding for pre-kindergarten pilot programs
• Funding for at-risk children and their families
• Removal of face-to-face recertification for SCHIP (State Children’s Health Insurance Plan)
• Further allocation of state funds for childcare assistance
• Raising the cigarette tax
• Making just policies that target the cradle-to-prison pipeline
• Partnering with Department of Human Services to develop and strengthen legislation that will strengthen the foster care system throughout Mississippi

3. To issue and engage in call to action responses that seek justice and equality for all children