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Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services

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Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services (MDCPS)[1] is a state agency of Mississippi. It includes foster care services.

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Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services
North State Street, Jackson

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North State Street 782
39202 Jackson
Mississippi, United States
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