Canopy Children's Solutions company history timeline

1912

The Children’s Home Society is officially launched in a small office in Meridian, Mississippi, on January 2, 1912, with four children in need and 25¢ in cash.

The organization that later becomes Canopy Children’s Solutions (Canopy) opened its doors in 1912 with the mission of placing orphaned children into permanent, loving homes.

1927

The early years of The Society are marked by devastating circumstances such as the Mississippi River Flood of 1927 and the Great Depression.

1950

As the 1950’s begin, The Society faces formidable challenges.

1962

In 1962, a new Crestview Maternity Home is built.

1975

A new administration/services center facility is built in 1975 on the site of the former Kate McWillie Powers Receiving Home.

1980

The 1980’s and 90’s are a time of great change and exponential growth.

1981

In 1981, a Mother/Child Center is established to aid high-risk new mothers choosing to keep their children.

1982

In 1982, Sandra Austin received a call from a dear friend about an office manager position at Mississippi Children’s Home Society, now Canopy.

1991

In 1991, Audrey Thompson, LMSW, began working with the organization when she was a sophomore at Murrah High School.

1992

Especially noteworthy is the creation of Mississippi’s first private, nonprofit, residential center for children with emotional and behavioral issues, CARES Center, in 1992.

1998

In 1998, Jill Pierce joined Canopy as Clinical Director.

In 1998, Dorian Turner learned about a little-known, but extraordinary organization doing critical work in Mississippi.

2001

In 2001, Karen Simmons interviewed with John Damon, Canopy Chief Executive Officer.

2003

Mississippi Children’s Home Society is officially renamed Mississippi Children’s Home Services (MCHS) in 2003 to more accurately communicate its role in the community.

2005

The following year, MCHS receives a large agency “Award for Excellence” in nonprofit management and a “Salute to Business and Industry” in 2005.

2007

The community-based service system expanded in 2007.

2009

A grand opening and dedication is held in 2009 for new facilities on the North Campus in Jackson.

2010

MCHS creates the Mississippi Center for Behavioral Sciences in 2010 through the Jackson, Hattiesburg, and Gulfport CARES Schools.

Building begins on the Saucier-based Transitional Living and Learning Center (TLC) in 2010 and opens two years later.

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