Mississippi Child Protective Services partners with Sunnybrook Children’s Home to license more foster parents

The Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services reports that as of Thursday, there were 3,983 children in foster care in the state.

Mississippi has a growing shortage of foster homes. However, that fact is not unique to the Magnolia State; it is a nationwide problem.

In an effort to help license more foster parents, the Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services has partnered with Sunnybrook Children’s Home to license at least 10 additional families annually.

“This contract represents more than expansion – it represents innovation and collaboration at a time when Mississippi needs it most,” said Andrea Sanders, CPS Commissioner. “Sunnybrook’s leadership and vision reflect the kind of forward-thinking partnership required to transform outcomes for our most vulnerable chi