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Wondering how to file a CPS complaint in Mississippi?

There is no formal complaint process, but you can Contact the Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services. See Q&A below for more detailed information. 

  • Spanish language access resources are available. 
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How and where to file the grievance?

No formal grievance/complaint process exists. Instead you can contact:

1.Contact Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services.
750 N State St, Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 359-4368

2. Contact Commissioner Andrea Sanders
750 N. State Street
PO Box 346
(601) 359-9669
Andrea.Sanders@mdcps.ms.gov

Contacts

State Ombudsman Office

No State ombudsman office

State Child Welfare Director

Andrea Sanders
J.D., LMSW
Commissioner
Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services Andrea.Sanders@mdcps.ms.gov
(601) 359-9669
PO Box 346
750 N. State Street 39202
Jackson Mississippi

Helpful Links

  • State Coalition

    Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence

  • Spanish Information

    Information on Language Access

    For assistance with language access:
    Email: LanguageAccess@msdh.ms.gov

  • Proceedings for Discrimination Complaints - State Level

    Civil rights and discrimination complaint form:
    https://msdh.ms.gov/page/4,0,204,1064.html#procedure

    May also contact:
    Charles Lee
    Civil Rights Coordinator
    Mississippi State Department of Health
    P. O. Box 1700
    Jackson, MS 39215-1700
    (601) 576-7847
    Email: CivilRights@msdh.ms.gov

  • Proceedings for Discrimination Complaints - Federal Level

    You may also file a civil rights complaint directly with the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, electronically through their Complaints Portal or by mail or phone at:

    U.S. Department of Justice
    Office for Civil Rights
    810 Seventh Street NW
    Washington, DC 20531
    Toll-free: 1-855-856-1247

    You may also make a complaint by filling in both this Complaint Verification Form and this Identity Release Statement and submitting them to AskOCR@usdoj.gov

    For more information contact the Mississippi State Department of Health. 

  • Procedures for Discrimination Complaint Related to Disability Rights - State Level

    Civil rights and discrimination complaint form:
    https://msdh.ms.gov/page/4,0,204,1064.html#procedure

    May also contact:
    Charles Lee
    Civil Rights Coordinator
    Mississippi State Department of Health
    P. O. Box 1700
    Jackson, MS 39215-1700
    (601) 576-7847
    Email: CivilRights@msdh.ms.gov

  • Procedures for Discrimination Complaint Related to Disability Rights - Federal Level

    You may also file a civil rights complaint directly with the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, electronically through their Complaints Portal or by mail or phone at:

    U.S. Department of Justice
    Office for Civil Rights
    810 Seventh Street NW
    Washington, DC 20531
    Toll-free: 1-855-856-1247

    You may also make a complaint by filling in both this Complaint Verification Form and this Identity Release Statement and submitting them to AskOCR@usdoj.gov

    For more information contact the Mississippi State Department of Health. 

     

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