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decisions Managing Money in Tough Times

The downturn in the economy has taken a toll on many Iowa families. The resources found on this page are designed to help families tackle tough times today and tomorrow. Whether facing unemployment, accumulating debt, or another difficult financial decision, many resources are available.

couple reviewing paperwork Tough times - job loss, family resilience, marriage

Get strategies and tips for dealing with job loss and keeping your family and marriage strong during tough times.

family Strengthening Families Program for Parents and Youth 10-14

A parent, youth and family skills-building curriculum designed to prevent teen substance abuse and other behavior problems, strengthen parenting skills, and build family strengths.

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Home & Family News from Iowa State University Extension
7/1/2009 - Teams Announced for Stitch This! 4-H Fashion Design Competition at State Fair
Stitch This! 4-H fashion design competitionThirteen teams of teens have been selected to compete in the Iowa 4-H “Stitch This!” fashion design event at the Iowa State Fair Aug. 21-22.
6/18/2009 - Iowa Teen Tells Farm Injury Survival Story in New DVD
Kristi RuthIowa 4-H’er and farm safety advocate Kristi Ruth is a farm injury survivor. She tells her story in a new DVD from Iowa State University Extension.
6/16/2009 - Food, Housing or Health Care: Latino Immigrants Face Quandary, Research Shows
Data from the multi-state Rural Families Speak project show the tough choices Latino immigrant families face as they figure out how to stretch their limited incomes to cover food, housing and health care costs.