- To act as an advocate for families, children, and youth who live in the Petal School District area, who are in need. 

- To provide assistance to Petal families with a wide range of services 

- To work together with local Churches, Social Services, Law Enforcement, Judicial Services, Petal Schools, and Civic Clubs, to provide quality assistance where needed.

• October 17-   Begin taking applications for Thanksgiving Food Box
                          & Christmas Assistance programs.
  
• December 3,2011 PCTF charity race. Riverside RC Raceway. For details go to Dirtrcracing.com
• December 20- Christmas Assistance Distribution Day/
                           "Santa's Shop"

Feel free to contact us by email at joannparden@petalchildrenstaskforce.org or at the number below during normal business hours.