CDF-SRO has offices in Jackson, Mississippi and New Orleans, and works statewide to represent the interests of children who cannot vote, lobby or speak for themselves.

CDF-SRO:

• Raises awareness about the condition of children,
• Connects children and families to programs and services that help meet their needs, and
• Works with partners statewide to coordinate broad support and form policy solutions for legislative action on behalf of Mississippi children.

A Fair Start

CDF-SRO works to end child poverty and secure a safe and stable future for children.

CDF-SRO helps low-income families keep more of their hard-earned tax dollars through tax benefits and credits, financial literacy and free tax preparation assistance in vulnerable communities.

A Safe Start

CDF advocates at the state and national level to secure a safe start in life for every child, free from violence, neglect, or threat of harm. Read about the work of CDF national's child welfare division.

A Moral Start

For more than 20 years, CDF has worked closely with national, state and local religious leaders, congregations, and lay people to build a successful Leave No Child Behind^® movement through worship and prayer. Read about CDF's Children's Sabbath.

Contact our CDF-SRO offices

Children's Defense Fund
Southern Regional Office

2659 Livingston Road
Suite 200
Jackson, MS 39213
601.321.1966 (phone)
601.321-8736 (fax)

To learn more about Children's Defense Fund's national mission and history, visit the national About Us page.