Meet Ashleigh Barnaba, our Spring 2026 Social Work Intern! Ashleigh is from Gulfport, Mississippi and is currently a senior at Mississippi College, graduating in May 2026 with her bachelor's in social work and a minor in Psychology. Ashleigh’s experience with Southern Christian was diverse and active. She has had the opportunity to work with every program the organization offers: Foster Care, Transitional Living, Prevention, Development, Counseling, and Group Homes. Through these experiences,...

Southern Christian Services for Children and Youth, Inc. (SCSCY) proudly hosted Camp Connection, a weekend retreat designed to create a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where children and families impacted by foster care and adoption experience connection, healing, and hope. Guided by the principles of Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI), Camp Connection focuses on strengthening relationships, empowering caregivers, and equipping children with emotional and social tools to thrive....

Artist Carol Roark received her Bachelors of Fine Art from Mississippi State University in 1991and has been a full time artist and...