A workshop designed for birth, foster, and adoptive parents; grandparents; relative caregivers; child-serving professionals; and community members. Together, we will explore the impact of trauma on children and share strategies to strengthen positive, supportive relationships between children and the adults who care for them. This is an Eight Session SeriesWhen: Wednesdays, Jan 7 – Feb […]
This evidence-based training teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges in adolescents aged 12-18. You’ll build the skills and confidence to reach out and provide initial support to young people who are struggling and learn when and how to connect them to appropriate care. This […]
Tuesdays, October 7-November 18, 2025Virtual via Zoom9-10:30 a.m. or 6-7:30 p.m. Does your child (6-14 years old) have moderate to high levels of anxiety that causes significant distress or impact on their everyday functioning? This program aims to help parents develop a toolbox of strategies and choose the most effective to respond to their child’s […]
Virtual Class meets Mondays, Oct. 20-Nov. 24, 202511:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. WeCOPE is an interactive 6-week program that meets via Zoom once a week. This class helps adults cope with life stress. WeCOPE has been shown to reduce stress and depression, increase positive affect, and improve health behaviors. Managing life’s challenges in healthy ways allows participants […]
The Circle of Security Parenting™ program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. This program will help you to: Rescheduled Dates: Mondays, Oct 27-Dec. 1, 20251 – 2:30 p.m. via Zoom Abbreviated 6 session series, please plan to attend all sessions. Cost: Free Educators:Tracy Henegar, Family […]
Classes for parents of teens 12-16 years old Are you looking to raise confident, healthy teens? Do you want to build strong relationships with your teens? This virtual class is for you! Classes meet via Zoom.Tuesdays, Nov. 18-Dec. 16, 20259-10:30 a.m. or 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Class topics: Register for one or allNovember 18: Raising Responsible […]
Join us for a series of topic-specific classes for parents or caregivers raising children together while living apart. Join us for any or all of the following sessions. Classes will be held from 7-8 p.m. over Zoom on the 1st Thursday of each month in 2025! August 7 – Establishing Boundaries with your Co-ParentHealthy boundaries […]
Information About Badgercare Plus and Medicaid Renewal Covering Wisconsin is a federally certified, state-licensed navigator agency. We are a program of Extension at the University of Wisconsin- Madison. Our mission is to connect Wisconsin residents with health insurance coverage and other programs to support their health. For more information, please visit their website or call […]
The Douglas County office of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension is testing Presto dial gauge canners. Please call the office at 715-395-1363 to request a time to bring in your canner to be tested. This service is offered at no charge to members of the community. Douglas County Extension reminds consumers that Presto […]
