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News from Iowa State University Extension
ISU Extension Offers Resources for Farmers Under Stress
(Posted on 10/30/2009)
Local ISU Extension offices can provide a gateway to a wide variety of resources available to help farm families deal with challenging times.
Iowans Say Changes Due to Recession and Community Education Are Permanent
(Posted on 10/30/2009)
Iowans are making spending changes during the recession that may become permanent, according to a recent national poll. At the same time they are willing to help people who are struggling, as exemplified in Iowa's Horizons communities.
Operation: Military Kids Supports Children Affected by Deployment
(Posted on 10/20/2009)
Another 3,500 Iowa National Guard Soldiers will be deployed for duty in Afghanistan in fall 2010. Iowa children who will have family members deploying can get help from Operation: Military Kids.
Recession Weary Iowans Taking Action to Reduce Poverty
(Posted on 10/20/2009)
Iowans are willing to help others in their community during these difficult economic times, according to a recent national poll. Find out how some Iowa communities are taking action.
Families with Teens Can Learn to Deal with Stress, Manage Conflict and Live Together
(Posted on 10/16/2009)
Economic worries combined with ever-changing parent-teen relationships can lead to stressed-out families. ISU Extension has several publications available online to help families with teens deal with stress and change and learn to live together.
Events
Families
11/12/2009
Off to a Good Start - Kindergarten Readiness for Parents
11/19/2009
Off to a Good Start - Kindergarten Readiness for Parents
01/25/2010
Parent Education Class - Great Beginnings for Families
02/01/2010
Parent Education Class - Great Beginnings for Families
02/22/2010
Parent Education Class - Great Beginnings for Families
More Families events
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Staff
Mary
Weinand
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Family Resource Management Specialist
Phone:
641-472-4166
Fax:
Email:
mweinand@iastate.edu
Mary
Crooks
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Family Life Field Specialist
Phone:
319-523-2371
Fax:
Email:
mcrooks@iastate.edu
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900 Osborn Street
Burlington, Iowa
52601
1-800-914-1914
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