EDGE - BCCS was implemented in 29 counties across Mississippi The Mississippi Department of Human Services has multiple offices statewide with its headquarters located in Jackson, MS. Mississippi State University’s Strategic Planning and Analysis Research Center is located in Starkville, MS. Jobs for Mississippi Graduates has locations statewide and is affiliated with the Foundation for the Mid South, which has headquarters in Jackson, MS.
The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) developed and administered EDGE. Mississippi State University’s National Strategic Planning and Analysis Research Center was contracted by MDHS to develop and monitor data collections systems for EDGE. Jobs for Mississippi Graduates was contracted by MDHS to provide case management and conduct outreach to enroll participants. MDHS contracted with five community colleges to provide case management and pathways services.