The state of Mississippi and the entire nation has been going through a recession and the economy has been sluggish. Neshoba County has suffered as have most counties in Mississippi. Recent figures have shown that we hit an all time high with an over 11 percent unemployment rate. Many families are doing without many necessities and the poverty rate for Neshoba County has increased to over 25 percent. Unfortunately, the rate of poverty for children under the age of six is 28 percent. Many individuals are struggling to find employment. Some are being forced to look for employment outside of Neshoba County

Monday, May 10, 2010

Master Teacher in Family Life Volunteers

Master Teachers work with single parents, grandparents raising grandchildren, teen parents and families challenged with the daily responsibilities of managing children, family finances, and household routines. Karen Benson, Family Life Educator-MSU-ES, will be training Master Teachers this summer who will begin parent-coaching this fall.
Call 601-656-4011 to register. email: karenb@ext.msstate.edu

June 23-25*
9:00-4:00 p.m.
*9-noon on the 25th
MSU Extension Service
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