University of Missouri Extension

Jefferson County

Family Life

Balance the responsibilities of everyday living with research-based programs and information from University of Missouri Extension for people, professionals and communities.

Regional Resources

Resources for East Central Missouri Families

East Central Missouri Family Life page Learn how University of Missouri Extension can help your family.
New! Adult Children & Aging Parents: Conversations Between Generations A flexible program to help families acquire skills and information they need to make decisions and improve communication with loved ones.
Financial Fitness Workshop series to help people improve their financial well-being.
Get Checking A two-session workshop for people who don't have a checking account with a financial institution or who want to learn more about their current account.
Gateway Grandparents/Kinship Network Resources, events and support for grandparents raising grandchildren and relative caregivers of kin children in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area.
Kincare Connections Quarterly newsletter for grandparents and other relatives in a parenting role.
LifeTimes Quarterly publication to enhance the quality of life of individuals, families and communities.
Make Your Money Work Resources for making financial and housing decisions.
Tackling the Tough Skills™: A Curriculum Building Skills for Work and Life (Revised Edition) A fun, innovative and highly interactive life skills curriculum that helps hard-to-reach adults or teens prepare for success in work and life. Also effective in teaching soft skills to employees and managers in the workplace.

Missouri-wide Family Life Resources

MU Extension Families and relationships section
Find news, publications, program Web sites, courses and events across the state
Missouri Families 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.
Missouri Saves is part of the national campaign, America Saves. The goal of America Saves is to encourage Americans to save and build wealth, not debt. Through information, advice, and encouragement, we assist those who wish to pay down debt, build an emergency fund, save for a home, save for an education, or save for retirement.

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University of Missouri Extension is a mission partner of the American Savings Education Council - visit www.choosetosave.org

What makes a family strong?
Strengths come from how family members interact with each other.

Head off rapidly rising home heating bills
While we are feeling the pinch of gas prices now, we may be in for a bigger shock when we get our heating bill this winter.

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