Jasper County

Whether you're interested in the normal growth and development of your baby or tips for parenting a teen, University of Missouri Extension connects you to the latest research and best practices.

Local resources

4-H Youth in Jasper County

OSEDA - Office of Social and Economic Analysis

Resources for Raising Children and Teens in Southwest Missouri

• Southwest Region News Service provides a free weekly e-mail that brings you educational news and useful information from University of Missouri Extension in Southwest Missouri. Request a subscription online.

Missouri-wide Resources 

• MU Extension Families and relationships section
  Find news, publications, program Web sites, courses and events across the state
• Missouri Families.org brings you practical information and learning opportunities on health, nutrition, parenting, relationships, aging, personal finance, housing, food safety and more.
  You can sign up for MissouriFamilies' e-newsletter.
• Center on Adolescent Sexuality, Pregnancy and Parenting
  Learn what research says works.
• SafeKidsMO.org -- Children's Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis
  Educate yourself on child abuse.
• Extension InfoNet Check out information on early childhood.
• KidsCount Missouri Find out how well our children are doing.
• Missouri 4-H  Become a member or volunteer, and see the power of youth.
• ParentLink
  Create a healthy, safe, nurturing environment for a child.

Links to Other Resources

• Missouri School Data and Statistics
• National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) - Serves as a clearinghouse for child safety information and a resource for child protection.  This non-profit organization educates families on how to better protect their children by teaching them to be smarter and safer.  NCMEC believes the best way to combat child exploitation and abduction is to prevent it.
•   Parent Link - helps Missouri's parents provide safe, healthy and nurturing environments for their children. 
• Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration - U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services
  
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