Oseola McCarty Youth Development Center

09/10/2026

Accepting Applications. Next cohort begins in October.

09/09/2026

Join us at 5:30PM this afternoon at 607 McSwain Street for our Afterschool Program's 3rd-12th Grade Parent Orientation!

Given that health education - including adolescent health, puberty, and s-xuality education - will be a component of this year's Afterschool Program, Ms. Bella is hosting this session to orient parents, grandparents, and caregivers to this year's curriculum and offer developmentally-relevant education and parenting strategies to our Center's families.

Parents, grandparents, and caregivers of kiddos in grades 3-12 registered for our Afterschool Program are highly encouraged to attend.

We look forward to you joining us at 5:30PM at 607 McSwain Street for this interactive orientation session!

Ms. Bella is returning to the Center this fall to facilitate health education in our Afterschool Program for grades 3 through 12!

Parents of 3rd-12th graders in our Afterschool Program are invited to join us for our Parent Orientation tomorrow on Wednesday, September 9th from 5:30PM-6:30PM at the Center (607 McSwain Street). Together, Ms. Bella will share:

🌱 What your child(ren) will be learning
🌱 Developmentally-appropriate parenting strategies
🌱 Crucial skills to continue these conversations at home.

About Ms. Bella:
❤ Isabella Brocato, MPH is a trauma-informed puberty and sexuality educator living and teaching in south Mississippi. As a certified puberty education with a Master of Public Health from Columbia University, Ms. Bella has taught puberty and sexuality education to youth, parents, and caregivers across the United States for over five years. Her background in survivor advocacy and crisis intervention has shaped her person-centered approach to education, grounded in the belief that connective and culturally responsive learning spaces are essential pathways to positive developmental and sexual experiences. Bella is the Health Educator at the Oseola McCarty Youth Development Center and the Founder of Body Basics with Bella, a puberty and adolescence education program for youth and the grown-ups who raise them in Hattiesburg, MS.

09/09/2026

It’s Party Time!!!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW!!!

09/08/2026

Are you interested in volunteering with our Putting Many to Flight Afterschool Program?

📅 Upcoming Training Dates are available. Morning/afternoon trainings are expected to last 30-45 minutes.

Contact our office by email ([email protected]) or phone (601.336.7940) for more information.



📍 607 McSwain St.

Hattiesburg, MS

09/08/2026

Know someone looking for a new community-based role? We are HIRING! 🎉

We are hiring a Case Manager and a GED Program Instructor at the Oseola McCarty Youth Development Center. Both roles are full-time (30 hrs/week), located in Hattiesburg, and offer competitive hourly pay.

For more information or to apply, send us a message along with your resume to [email protected]. We look forward to receiving your application!

https://forms.gle/FATH2mgTZtD5VSQF7

09/08/2026

Ms. Bella is returning to the Center this fall to facilitate health education in our Afterschool Program for grades 3 through 12!

Parents of 3rd-12th graders in our Afterschool Program are invited to join us for our Parent Orientation tomorrow on Wednesday, September 9th from 5:30PM-6:30PM at the Center (607 McSwain Street). Together, Ms. Bella will share:

🌱 What your child(ren) will be learning
🌱 Developmentally-appropriate parenting strategies
🌱 Crucial skills to continue these conversations at home.

About Ms. Bella:
❤ Isabella Brocato, MPH is a trauma-informed puberty and sexuality educator living and teaching in south Mississippi. As a certified puberty education with a Master of Public Health from Columbia University, Ms. Bella has taught puberty and sexuality education to youth, parents, and caregivers across the United States for over five years. Her background in survivor advocacy and crisis intervention has shaped her person-centered approach to education, grounded in the belief that connective and culturally responsive learning spaces are essential pathways to positive developmental and sexual experiences. Bella is the Health Educator at the Oseola McCarty Youth Development Center and the Founder of Body Basics with Bella, a puberty and adolescence education program for youth and the grown-ups who raise them in Hattiesburg, MS.

09/03/2026

Triplets working at OMYDC

09/02/2026

Wings to Work continues to expand our partnership in the community to train our next workforce.
Stop by our office (607 McSwain St) to pick up an application to get started. Our next cohort enrollment begins in October.

🎉 EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎉

All Things Medical is excited to announce our partnership with the Oseola McCarty Youth Development Wings to Work to Workforce Training Program! 💙🧡

Through this partnership, eligible candidates may have access to resources for our CNA career training and certification, helping remove barriers for individuals who are ready to start a career in healthcare but may need additional support to get started. 🩺🎓

If you’re interested in learning more about eligibility, available resources, and how to get started, please reach out directly to Oseola McCarty Youth Development Wings to Work to Workforce Training for additional information.

We’re proud to continue creating pathways that make healthcare education and career opportunities more accessible in our community! 🙌🏽

ALL THINGS MEDICAL
Jumpstart Your Medical Career Today! 💙🧡

09/02/2026

The Luckyday Scholars Program is grounded in student engagement through shared living spaces, community service, and leadership development.
We are excited to welcome USM students to our campus to serve as volunteers. Thank you Dr. Adina Narcisse Green for your continued partnership.