Nancy Jost
About Nancy Jost
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Nancy Jost currently holds the position of Director of Early Childhood. In her role, she oversees various initiatives aimed at improving the quality and accessibility of early childhood education and development programs.
Early Childhood Initiative at West Central Initiative
Nancy Jost coordinates the Early Childhood Initiative at West Central Initiative. This program aims to improve early childhood education and development by working closely with community leaders, parents, educators, and policymakers. Her efforts focus on enhancing early childhood programs through collaborative networks and partnerships.
Early Childhood Dental Health Initiatives
One of Nancy Jost's key areas of focus is improving early childhood dental health. She works on increasing access to dental care for children on Minnesota Health Care Programs or uninsured. Nancy collaborates with organizations such as Apple Tree Dental and Children's Dental Services, and supports mobile outreach clinics to provide necessary dental care to children.
Nancy Jost and Early Childhood Mental Health Programs
Nancy Jost is deeply involved in developing local systems of care that focus on prevention, early intervention, and treatment in early childhood mental health. She educates parents and caregivers on child development and the importance of seeking help when needed. Nancy also provides information to reduce the stigma around seeking mental health help for children.