Civic engagement can begin long before a person is old enough to cast a ballot. It begins when children learn that their voices matter, that choices can be made collectively, and that participating can help shape their families and communities. As part of our Child Care Changemakers: Leading the Way to the Ballot Box initiative, the Mississippi Low Income Child Care Initiative is proud to share “V Is for Vote: Lesson Plan for the Preschool Classroom”—a practical resource designed to help...

MLICCI Prepares for Leadership Transition The Board of Directors of the Mississippi Low-Income Child Care Initiative (MLICCI) is pleased to announce an important leadership transition that reflects both continuity and growth in our mission to strengthen Mississippi’s child care system and advocate for children, families, and providers across our state. After decades of visionary leadership, advocacy, and service, MLICCI Founder and Executive Director Carol Burnett will transition to the role...