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family support Strengthening Skills in Family Development and Parenting Education

Iowa State University Extension to Families is offering a certificate in Family Development and Parenting Education in one location at the same time starting in February 2010! Training focuses on core competencies identified for family support workers, including those needed for parenting education.

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
11/16/2009 - In Times of Stress, Manage Conflict, Don’t Blame — and Call Iowa Concern
The coordinator of Iowa State University Extension’s Iowa Concern Hotline offers tips to keep conflict positive when dealing with stress and economic hard times.
10/30/2009 - ISU Extension Offers Resources for Farmers Under Stress
Local ISU Extension offices can provide a gateway to a wide variety of resources available to help farm families deal with challenging times.
10/30/2009 - Iowans Say Changes Due to Recession and Community Education Are Permanent
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.