Mississippi Partners for Employment (MSPE)
Partnerships in Employment Systems Change Grant
Abstract
The Mississippi Partnerships for Employment (MSPE) will build capacity across state systems for sustainable systems change that improves outcomes for youth and young adults with I/DD seeking competitive employment in integrated settings. Through the MSPE, project partners will work collaboratively to 1) develop and implement policies that support competitive employment outcomes for youth and young adults with I/DD; 2) develop innovative strategies to remove systemic barriers to competitive employment in integrated settings; 3)identify and implement strategies and best practices that improve employment outcomes for youth and young adults with I/DD; 4) enhance statewide collaborations that can facilitate the transition process from secondary to post-secondary schools or other pre-vocational training settings; and 5) develop and implement evaluation measures to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of the project.
Organization
Mississippi Department of Mental Health
239 North Lamar Street
1101 Robert E. Lee Building
Jackson, MS 39201-1328
Contact
Ms. Edith M. Hayes, Executive Director
Phone: 601-359-6238
Fax: 601-359-5330
E-mail: Edie.hayles@dmh.state.ms.us
Or Christy Ashley
E-mail: Christy.ashley@dmh.state.ms.us
Award Amount
$355,150 per year
Project Period
9/30/11 – 9/29/16
Project Officer
Larissa R. Crossen
Phone: 202-690-5999
E-mail: Larissa.crossen@acf.hhs.gov
Grant #
90DN0285