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MELA is hiring! Join our small but mighty team working for Mississippi babies.

We’re looking for a TWO new members of our team: a Manager of Communications and Engagement and a part time Coordinator of Operations and Administration ABOUT the Manager of Communications and Engagement We’re looking for a communications pro who’s ready to roll up their sleeves and make some real noise for Mississippi’s youngest learners. If … Read more

MELA Publishes Recs to Help Employers Access Updated Child Care Tax Credit

Jackson, Miss. – April, 2026 – The Mississippi Early Learning Alliance (MELA) released a new white paper on Wednesday focused on making the state’s newly updated Child Care Business Tax Credit (CCBTC) more accessible and practical for employers to use. The release comes as Mississippi’s business community, early childhood leaders, and policymakers celebrate recent legislative … Read more

Join MELA and Forum For the Future to learn about 530A Baby Accounts!

Watch the recording from the webinar on April 2nd, generously sponsored by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation using the video below! What Are 530a Baby Accounts? (sometimes referred to as “Trump Accounts”)—a new tool designed to help families start building financial security for their children from birth. These accounts work like a long-term savings and investment … Read more