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Apply Now for 2013-14 STEM Scale-Up Programs

March 7, 2013

School teachers, youth organization leaders, informal education professionals, county and regional extension programs, and other organizations delivering STEM educational programs can apply to bring one or more of the nine specially selected programs into a club or classroom during 2013-14.

Clayton County to Host Fitness Program for Older Iowans in Edgewood

February 14, 2013

Clayton County Extension & Outreach will be offering a fitness program for older adults beginning March 1 at the St. Mark’s Parish Center in Edgewood. The program will be held on Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:30 -4:30 pm. The Living (well through) Intergenerational Fitness and Exercise (LIFE) Program introduces older adults to exergaming, video games that integrate game play with physical activity. Younger adults (age 16 and older) serve as LIFE trainers for the older adult participants.

Free Tax Preparation Available

February 1, 2013

Families with low to moderate earned income can save by having their taxes prepared by certified, volunteer tax preparers. This free service is provided in Waukon, Postville, Cresco, and Decorah. .

Get Answers to Your Yard and Garden Questions

May 7, 2012

Dead spots in the lawn, shrubs to prune, insects on garden vegetables, unidentified blooming flowers – these are all things that prompt Iowans to call their local Iowa State University Extension and Outreach office for consumer horticulture questions.

eXtension Just in Time Parenting online resource for parents!

February 22, 2010

Learn about a national Extension website that brings quality, research-based information to families at the time it can be most useful and make the biggest difference in their lives.

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AnswerLine - Information and resources for home & family questions 800-262-3804

Iowa Poison Center

Better Kid Care

Statewide Resources

AnswerLine

Get answers to your home and family questions from the specialists at AnswerLine. Connect with them on the phone, email, Facebook or Twitter for information about cleaning, food preparation, preservation, and safety, home environment, equipment, nutrition, textiles, and laundry. - 1-800-262-3804 or - answer@iastate.edu
Dare to Excel

Help children succeed at school by creating a home environment that promotes learning. Find out how developing routines, setting limits, and providing good nutrition can help.
Iowa Concern

A 24-hour resource for legal, finance, crisis and disaster and personal health issues, Iowa Concern provides access to an attorney for legal education, stress counselors, and information and referral services.
Just In Time Parenting

A national resource that brings quality, research-based information to families at the time it can be most useful and make the biggest difference in their lives.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers

A series of classes designed to empower family caregivers of older adults to take better care of themselves. Learn more about the six-week series and find a class near you.
Connect with Families!

Extension to Families is all over the social media networks. Stay in touch with us through our blogs, Facebook, and Twitter!
CYFERNET

Find reliable, high quality, research-based information for professionals and parents in CYFERNet’s clearinghouse of the best children, youth and family resources of all the public land-grant universities in the country.
Early Childhood Professional Resources

Are you an early childhood professional that provides care and education in your home, a center or a school? Check out our programs, resources, and trainings available to help you be the best early childhood professional you can be.
Eco-family

Learn about connecting family and the environment, get ideas on “living lighter”, and share your experiences and thoughts on how to positively impact economic and environmental health through sustainable living.
National Network for Childcare (NNCC)

A source of over 1000 publications and resources related to child care. Publications are research-based and reviewed.
Science of Parenting

Parenting can be fun, enjoyable and stressful! Check out our blog and podcasts for the latest research based information and resources to help parents in their important role of raising children.
Human Housing

Articles from Ag & Biosystems Engineering for housing issues.