Project PEACE at SOSD Discovery Center
Serving Oktibbeha County
About
Project PEACE (Parents Equipped and Children Encouraged) supports families through parenting education, adult relationship guidance, and workforce development services. The program delivers adult classes in parenting, relationships, and budgeting while providing case management to build customized family support plans. To boost career opportunities, they offer high school equivalency prep, WorkKeys certification, career counseling, and financial assistance for testing fees or workforce training. Additionally, free childcare is provided for children ages 0 to 5 through the Discovery Center Playpen while parents attend classes or workforce programs.
Essential details
Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm.
Appointment only
Free
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Who is eligible
This program is designed for parents with children under 18 living in Oktibbeha, Lowndes, Clay, Webster, Choctaw, Noxubee, and Winston counties who need family guidance, job skills, or financial assistance for adult education.