O'Brien County Extension
When Things Don’t Go Well, Help Your Child Succeed (Posted on 9/18/2009)When your child has a sense of failure it is important to support and encourage your child.
Spend Smart, Eat Smart - Affordable Tips. (Posted on 1/20/2009)For more tips and information on buying and eating nutritious food, visit the Spend Smart Eat Smart website www.extension.iastate.edu/foodsavings
Extension's Energy Tip of the Month (Posted on 9/15/2008)Extension’s Energy Tip for December 2008 - Take whole-house approach to heating
Sources for Help with Prescription Drug Costs (Posted on 6/5/2008)Help is available for individuals who are struggling with their prescription costs. If you lack coverage or find yourself in the donut hole of your current plan there are some possible solutions.
Money Saving Tips from ISU Extension - O'Brien County (Posted on 5/23/2008)Are you feeling the crunch of the extra cost of a gallon of milk or gas prices? You are not alone. Here are some tips on how to save money.
Join 4-H today! (Posted on 2/27/2006)O'Brien County 4-H leaders attend meetings to share ideas and much more.......
CYPHERnet offers children, youth and family resources (Posted on 3/1/2005)If you're a professional serving children, youth and families or a parent with your own children, you know that finding reliable, high quality, research-based information on the Web can be a major challenge. That's where CYFERnet can help you.
NEWSLETTERS:
Family Ties Newsletter
Acreage Living Newsletter
Websites:
Me & My Dad
ISU Extension to Families
Answerline - (Find answers relating to home and family questions) or Call 800-262-3804 Hrs M-F 9 am - Noon, 1-4:00 pm
Teen Line - Personal and health-related information
ISU Continuing Education and Communication Services
Farm On - Program to match beginning and retiring farmers
Iowa Concern - Financial questions, legal issues, family transitions
Bets OFF - website for gambling concerns for yourself or others
CYFERnet - Children Youth and Families Education and Research Network
National Network for Child Care
Iowa Collaboration for Youth Development
Better Kid Care (Penn State) - provides educational materials, learning experiences and programs to child care providers, parents, and employers
Iowa Homeland Security
ISU Extension Hotlines:
Bets OFF - hotline for gambling concerns for yourself or others
Teen Line - Personal and Health-related information and referral
Healthy Families - Prenatal health care questions and information
Farm-On - Program to match beginning and retiring farmers
AnswerLine - Questions relating to home and family
O'Brien County Schools:
H-M-S School District
South O'Brien School District
Sheldon Community School
Sanborn Christian School
Sheldon Christian School
Zion-St. John Lutheran School
Other schools in NW Iowa
ISU Extension Families Publications Page
ISU Extension Child Development Publications Page