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First Place For Youth
Jun 13, 2023
Click here to review our Pathways to Independence report, a multi-year project of the Mississippi Youth Voice board and First Place for Youth Policy.
The recommendations in this report have been developed by the Mississippi Youth Voice board as strategies to decrease negative experiences and increase positive outcomes for Mississippi’s transition-aged foster youth. The recommendations reflect a comprehensive review of current programs and policies, youth experiences, and assessment of youth outcome data.
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