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Thanks to our "Pie Your Boss" fundraiser, now we can shower our counties with treats!
Starting this month, we will draw a county office's number from our bowl of fun to select which county to surprise!
The Fun Committee will reach out to the selected county's County Director to set up their treat.
October is Marion County!
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Eligibility Worker Training |
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Class Participants
Amanda Whigham, Jones County
Breanna King, Jones County
Dejuan Blakely, Wayne County
Dometrous Blalock, Forrest County
Jasmine Gibson, Lamar County
Libby Shivers, Covington County
Makenzi Smith, Lamar County
Nashawanda Thigpen, Jones County
Christy Dykes, Lamar County
Instructors
Pattie Wallace
Arlene Wilson
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This week's training was a day shorter than usual due to the threat of Hurricane Delta. This class took in a lot of material in a short period!
A special thanks to Ms. Wanda Simpson in Forrest county for the use of her facility.
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Through training, these ladies have been prepared for any task that comes their way. We cannot wait to see where their future with the agency leads them. |
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Class Participants
Charlotta Collins, Sharkey County
Felicia Brown, Attala County
Kamaria Pigram, Leflore County
Kenya Childs, Leflore County
Patricia Adams, Leflore County
Shanna Henderson, Sharkey County
Shelia Craig, Bolivar County
Instructors
Pattie Wallace
Arlene Wilson
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APS & Ombudsman Posters are
Making Their Debut!
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APS and Ombudsman are releasing new poster designs in nursing facilities, personal care homes, dialysis clinics, hospitals, etc. These new posters will bring much-needed awareness to both the
APS and Ombudsman Programs.
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Office of the Inspector General
In-Service & Range Day Investigator Training
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APS Refresher Virtual Training |
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This year has created an environment to think innovatively and outside of the box. Typically, our APS refresher training would be in person. APS professionals would get together collectively and share best practices. They would receive updates about Adult Protective Services from
the state and national levels.
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the APS program has had to adapt to the new normal quickly.
APS workers were provided with PPE and continue to investigate reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
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Congratulations Shaker McKay! |
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Shaker McKay had been praying for an opportunity, and one arose in 2010: she began work as a clerk at the Mississippi Department of Human Services. Shaker transitioned from Clerk-Typist Senior to Eligibility Worker I, Eligibility Worker II, and now to a Case Manager.
As a U.S. Army Veteran, Shaker understands what it means to render selfless service, and working at DHS has helped her maximize that ability.
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The Faces Are the Same,
but the Titles Have Changed!
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Kristi Kinnel
Deputy Director of Economic Assistance Eligibility
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Morgan Stringer
Director of NOVAtime
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We Will Miss You, Lyndsy Irwin! |
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DCSE threw a going-away party for Lyndsy Irwin to celebrate her 9.5 year tenure at MDHS and her many accomplishments with the Child Support Program. She will be greatly missed! |
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Pictured are Brenda Fairley, Program specialist, Willie Outlaw, Program specialist, Kenneth Hall, County Director, Rhonda Bradley Regional Director and Winnie Berry, Case manager |
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After 35 years of service to Jefferson Davis County and the State of Mississippi, Mr. Kenneth Hall decided to retire on September 30, 2020. He stated that he enjoyed his time with MDHS and will miss his work family. He also said that he would miss assisting the citizens of Jefferson Davis County.
Mr. Kenneth says he is looking forward to spending time with his wife and working on his cattle farm.
Thank you, Mr. Kenneth Hall, for your dedication and outstanding service to MDHS and Jefferson Davis County. We will miss you. Enjoy your retirement; you’ve earned it!
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Mrs. Audie Martin Retires |
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In 1985, Coca-Cola Company introduced its new coke; and James T. Russell developed compact diskettes, better known as CD's. On the technology front, the first ".com" was registered; and the first version of Windows Version 1.0 was released. One of the biggest acts of humanity, Live Aid concerts, was conducted to raise many millions to help the starving in Africa, and the United States pop industry joined together to sing "We Are The World". Read More
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David Love retired with 25 years of service on October 15, 2020.
He has been an essential member of the Mississippi Child Support Program, and will be dearly missed!
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