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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.

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)
Operation: Military KidsAnother 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.

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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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