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Supporting Children with Incarcerated Parents Dec 2nd & 9th, 2021

A two-part series for parents & caregivers on Dec. 2nd & 9th Free online via Zoom Register by Mon. Nov. 15th to get your workbook mailed to you: https://theliteracylink.extension.wisc.edu/…/supporting-ch…/ Participate in both sessions and get $25 in books for your children.

Positive Parenting Help for Hassle-Free Shopping with Children 11-22-21

Join UW-Madison Extension Douglas County Educator Tracy Henegar and CASDA Children’s Program Director Sherry Boock via Zoom to learn ways to make shopping easier with your kids. Registration is required, deadline to register is Monday, Nov. 15th. This allows us time to get the materials mailed out to you. Sign up here: https://qrgo.page.link/x8ghE

Triple P Discussion Groups For Parents of children ages 12+

Virtual Parenting Discussion Groups When: Tuesdays from 5:30-7:00 pm Nov. 30th, Dec. 7th, Dec. 14th, Dec. 21st Cost: Free while funds last Register: https://forms.gle/tsWJHAdon2n9rBf3A Registration Deadline: Mon. Nov. 22nd Contact: Tracy Henegar 715-395-1363 tracy.henegar@wisc.edu Materials: Pick-up at your local County Extension Office Positive Parenting Program Discussion Groups provide parents of youth ages 12+ with […]

Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid Classes Fall 2021

Participate in one of our Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid Classes this fall For more information and to register visit: https://wirose.wisc.edu/community-programming/

Virtual Adult Mental Health First Aid Classes Fall 2021

Participate in one of our Fall Mental Health First Aid Trainings For more information and to register visit: https://wirose.wisc.edu/community-programming/

Welcome to Money Matters

In these online modules, you can learn about your financial strengths, gain new money management skills and build knowledge you can share with others – your kids, your spouse, friends, co-workers, and more. Start with the Financial Strengths module below. Then choose another topic you’d like to learn more about. Just click here to get started . […]

Sept. 29th & Nov. 15th Adult Mental Health First Aid Virtual Classes

Virtual Classes will be held on Wed. Sept. 29th and Mon. Nov. 15th from from 9 am-4 pm. Click here to register: https://bit.ly/2UJyOw2 This training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them […]

Starts Sept. 28th: Strengthening Families and Systems: Building Positive Relationships with Children who have Experienced Trauma

8 Session Class from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Tuesdays September 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26 and November 2, 9, 16 ONLINE – Join from your Computer, Tablet, or Smartphone. Click to Register: https://qrgo.page.link/F6VAU Through activities and videos, information about trauma and its effects on the brains and bodies of children is shared […]

Raising WI Children on Instagram

UW-Madison Extension’s Family Engagement & Relationships department started an Instagram account called @raisingwichildren as a way to connect more caregivers and families with Extension and with our child development and parenting resources. Visit the page for great parent tips! https://www.instagram.com/raisingwichildren/

Eviction Alternatives for Landlords

The CDC Federal Eviction Moratorium ends on July 31. For landlords, this will allow evictions for non-payment of rent to begin again. However, there are alternatives to eviction that can be mutually beneficial for both tenants and landlords. For a PDF version of this form and to access the links on these pages CLICK HERE.