Offering high-quality education, care and support for children, seniors and families of Hancock County!

We proudly offer multiple child care and education programs...

9930 Highway 603 * 6 weeks - 5 years old

18555 MS 43, Kiln * 6 weeks - 5 years old

7150 Lower Bay Road * 3 - 12 years old

Hancock West Elementary

Hancock East Elementary

Hancock North Elementary

1101 St. Joseph Street, Waveland 

3 - 12 years old

Hancock County Human Resource Agency also provides support for seniors and for families

The Senior Citizen's Division of the HCHRA seeks to create an atmosphere that acknowledges the value of family life, individually and collectively, and affirms the dignity and self-worth of the older adult.  Through our HCHRA Senior Citizen's Center, we provide a wide variety of services including congregate meals, transportation, classes, home delivered meals, social events, awareness activities and more.  Check out our Senior Citizen's Center Page to learn more!

Brenda's House Family Center provides supervised visits for children in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services, support for families through the development of coping skills, and respite care for children in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services while their caregivers run errands, keep appointments or just need a break.  To learn more, visit the Brenda's House Family Center Website.

For additional resources in our community, please visit the

 Mississippi Department of Human Services website.

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