Our
Services
We offer practical support that helps families grow, overcome challenges, and reach their goals. From early education and emergency assistance to career training and family resources, our services are here to lift up our community!
Early
Learning
,
Lifelong
Success
Head Start and Early Head Start help young children and families build a solid foundation for the future. We provide early education, healthy meals, and health checks for children from birth through age five, including those with special needs. Parents get real support and guidance, not just for the classroom, but for life at home and beyond. It is a team effort, focused on growing skills, confidence, and a love for learning before kindergarten ever starts.
first
steps
childcare
First Step Childcare Program
This program serves children ages 2-5 from 6:30am – 5:00pm Monday through Friday.
$85/week (potty-trained)
$95/week (non potty-trained)
For information, please call 228.769.3319, Email enrollment@casoms.org or Enroll by using the form.
OUR Afterschool Program
This program serves children ages 5-12 from 2:30pm to 5:30pm Monday through Friday.
$50/week
For information, please call 228.769.3319 or email enrollment@casoms.org
ENERGY
HELP
FOR
LOCAL FAMILIES
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) serves George, Harrison, and Jackson Counties. LIHEAP assists households with low incomes in meeting their immediate home energy needs. The Program helps keep families safe and healthy through initiatives that assist families with energy costs.
Community Action of South Mississippi provides federally funded assistance in managing costs associated with home energy bills, energy crises, weatherization, and energy-related minor home repairs.
LIHEAP can help you stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer through programs that reduce the risk of health and safety problems that arise from unsafe heating and cooling practices.
New Applicants (if LIHEAP, CSBG, or Weatherization services have never been received in the state of Mississippi)
1st - use the web portal to register
2nd - schedule an appointment using the online scheduler tool
The following documents must be presented at the time of the appointment:
Income Verification
- Award Letter(s): Social Security, SSI, Disability, etc.
- Pay Stubs (for the previous 30 days)
- Pension (all retirement income)
- Unemployment Determination
- Child Support, TANF Printout
- Other documents deemed eligible to verify income
- Zero Income (affidavit must be notarized)
- Unemployed: must register with the WIN Job Center
- Self-Employed – must provide receipt of payment for services and/or product, accounting records, and a copy of the IRS Transcript.
Social Security Cards
Social Security cards are required for all household members.
Valid Photo ID
*Identification must be presented for all household members 18 years and older.
- Driver’s License
- Passport
- State Issued ID
- Employment ID
- Military ID
- School or College ID
- Tribal ID
- Alien Registration / Permanent Residence Card or Temporary Card
- Residence Verification:
- Copy of Utility Bill
- Lease or Rental Agreement
- Utility Deposit (must have a copy of the application from energy provider establishing account)
- Mortgage Documents (deeds or taxes)
- W-9 (Landlord)
Clients can also schedule appointment by contacting one of the following locations. NOTE: You must make an appointment within the county in which you live. The calendar fills up quickly, therefore, call at the beginning of the month to ensure a timely appointment.
Jackson County: 228-285-8070
Harrison County: 228-284-5217
George County: 601-363-0723
our
food
pantry
keeps you going!
We offer a Food Pantry to residents of Jackson County and George County. In addition, we assist with distributing food boxes throughout the year. Clients must present a picture ID and a social security card and will complete a short survey.
Hours
Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location
5343 Jefferson Street | Moss Point, MS 39563
In 2023, 2,657 people received food pantry assistance.
keep
more
of your
money!
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program provides free, confidential income tax preparation services to eligible individuals and families in our community.
Through a partnership with Community Action of South Mississippi, trained and IRS-certified volunteers assist residents with preparing and filing federal and Mississippi state income tax returns at no cost.
VITA services are designed to help households with low to moderate income, seniors, individuals with disabilities, and others who may face barriers to accessing professional tax preparation services.
Appointments are available during tax season and are offered on a limited, first-come basis. Participants must bring required documentation to ensure accurate filing.
👉 Learn more about eligibility, required documents, and how to schedule an appointment on our VITA page.
Where
Little
Minds
Blossom
OUR Afterschool Program
This program serves children ages 5-12 from 2:30pm to 5:30pm Monday through Friday.
$50/week
For information, please call 228.769.3319 or email enrollment@casoms.org
First Step Childcare Program
This program serves children ages 2-5 from 6:30am – 5:00pm Monday through Friday.
$85/week (potty-trained)
$95/week (non potty-trained)
For information, please call 228.769.3319, Email enrollment@casoms.org or Enroll by using the form.
Moss Point Senior Center
5343 Jefferson Ave Moss Point, MS 39563 (228) 471-1243
Ocean Springs Senior Center
514 Washington Ave Ocean Springs, MS 39564 (228) 230-1900
These centers are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Members are welcome any time as there are numerous daily activities, such as table and card games, dominoes, checkers, and playing different games on the Wii. An exercise room is also available.
Members will enjoy a congregate meal program that provides a nutritional meal Monday through Friday. Lunch is served daily at 11:30 a.m. at each center.
senior
services
,
lasting
Friendships
Community Action of South Mississippi (CASOMS) offers senior center services for Jackson County residents aged 60 or older. Senior Services include transportation, congregate meals and activities.
CASOMS caters to the needs of our seniors! Transportation services may include doctor’s appointments, pharmacy trips, hair or nail appointments, shopping, and even social visits. We strive to keep members busy and active. Activities are always planned and can be almost anything requested. Some examples of activities include going to the movies, trying new restaurants, and visiting the WWII Museum in New Orleans. Recently, the Blues and Heritage Festival was attended. In addition to activities, speakers are invited to speak to members about health issues or programs that are available in the community.
weatherization
assistance
is available
Weatherization Assistance offers referrals for weatherization services for clients in George, Harrison, and Jackson Counties and is provided through collaborating community action agencies.
For more information about weatherization, visit:
https://www.energy.gov/eere/wipo/weatherization-assistance-program
Weatherization services are cost-effective, energy efficiency measures for existing residential and multi-family housing with income-eligible residents. These services are derived by using a diagnostic energy audit and building assessment that determines the necessary energy efficiency measures for each unique home.
New Applicants (if LIHEAP, CSBG, or Weatherization services have never been received in the state of Mississippi), will apply for assistance using the Common Web Portal: