MSU Extension Nurturing Homes Initiative

10/22/2025

LaLetrice and Tracy joined the Tate County Health Fair yesterday to share about the work that NHI contributes to their community!

10/20/2025

Don't wait, apply for Hancock County Head Start TODAY!

Our partnership with Hancock County School District brings Pre-K classrooms into local elementary schools.

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10/20/2025

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10/16/2025

Take a look at our team's recent TA visits with their providers!

10/08/2025

Our team is headed to the Mississippi Early Childhood Association conference this week in Philadelphia! We hope to see you there.

10/08/2025

Join our friends MSU Extension - Head Start!

We are ONE WEEK away from our Hancock County job fair!

09/16/2025

Helping YOU, right where you are!

Our NHI team is here to support child care providers with the tools, resources, and encouragement they need to thrive.

09/11/2025

🌟 Meet the Team: Juliana Pope 🌟

Juliana Pope is a devoted wife, mother, and educator from Philadelphia, MS. She and her husband, Tyler, are proud parents to three wonderful children—Rivers, Brinley, and Ty—who inspire her daily and fill life with joy and adventure.

Juliana holds a Bachelor of Applied Science from Mississippi State University and is currently pursuing her Master of Arts in Teaching. With a passion for helping children learn, grow, and discover their potential, she is dedicated to creating positive learning experiences that leave a lasting impact.

When she’s not teaching or volunteering, Juliana treasures family time—whether traveling, making memories, or cheering on her kids at competitions. 💜

Help us give a warm welcome to Juliana! 👏

08/28/2025

Sliding into fun!

08/22/2025

🌟 Meet Mari Mosley: Our New Assessment Coordinator for NHI!

We’re excited to welcome Mari Mosley to the Nurturing Homes Initiative team as our new Assessment Coordinator! Mari brings a strong educational background with a Master’s in Public Policy and Administration and a Bachelor’s in Human Development and Family Science with a concentration in Child Development.

Mari’s passion for early childhood is rooted in her belief that every child deserves a strong start. She loves diving into policy, data, and research to figure out what’s working, what’s not, and how we can create meaningful solutions that support kids, families, and educators. As she puts it, “the data tells a story, and I want that story to lead to positive change.”

Mari is excited to bring her expertise to NHI, where she sees the perfect opportunity to use data-driven insights to strengthen the initiative and help it grow. We’re thrilled to have her on the team and can’t wait to see the impact she’ll make!

08/04/2025

Let's get to 1,000 followers! Without you, we wouldn't be able to make such an impact - help spread the word about Nurturing Homes Initiative!

https://extension.msstate.edu/family/children-and-parenting/nurturing-homes-initiative

08/01/2025

The NHI team is at the The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) conference this week in Dallas, TX!