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Child Care Resource & Referral
(Posted on 12/5/2005)
One of the most important decisions a parent will ever make is choosing quality child care for their child. Every child is special and unique and deserves the best start possible.

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In Times of Stress, Manage Conflict, Don’t Blame — and Call Iowa Concern
(Posted on 11/16/2009)
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.
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.

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Mary Crooks-Family Life Field Specialist
Phone: 319.523.2371
Fax: 319.523.2375
Email: mcrooks@iastate.edu

Barbara Anderson-Family Nutrition & Health Field Specialist
Phone: 641.682.5491
Fax: 641.682.5148
Email: bjanders@iastate.edu

Mary Weinand-Family Resource Management Field Specialist
Phone: 319.385.8126
Fax: 319.385.2617
Email: mweinand@iastate.edu

Jerri Leighton-Child Care Resource and Referral Coordinator
Phone: 641.673.0678
Fax: 641.673.0559
Email: ccrr@iastate.edu

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