Parenthood Initiative

In partnership with the Mississippi Department of Human Services, VOCM’s Parenthood Initiative provides and coordinates a wide spectrum of parent-focused programs that support the formation and maintenance of the family. These programs are designed to improve family stability and functionality. The services provided support the overall goals of safety, permanency, well-being, self-sufficiency and economic independence for children and families.

The purpose of the Parenthood Initiative is to train, educate, encourage, and assist parents in becoming knowledgeable and assuming responsibility for the nurturing, financial, growth and developmental needs of their children. In addition, the Parenthood Initiative strives to demonstrate the ability to collaborate with other service providers and community partners to increase support for and accountability to the families that we serve.  Our Workforce Development arm of the program provides program participants with the opportunity to engage in adult education, career/technical education and workforce training that in-turn will help stabilize the family and close the workforce skills gap. Our current service areas are Copiah, Hinds, Madison and Rankin counties. Programs include but are not limited to: Therapeutic Life Skills, Career Readiness, Parenting, Fatherhood, Workforce Development, Mentoring, Financial Literacy,  Support Groups, etc.

For more information, email Project Coordinator: Joshu Cable at joshuacable@vocm.org