Mercer County

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Local Resources

• Diane Kerns, Human Development Specialist (660)646-0811 Focus on Kids-an educational program for divorcing parents, Building Strong Families, Grandparents As Caregivers, Infant Massage, Child-care provider training
• Rebecca Travnichek, Consumer Family Economist (816)324-3147, Financial Management and Budgeting

Resources for Northwest Missouri Families

• Northwest Missouri Extension News You Can Use (Regional Newsletter)
• Focus on Kids is an educational program for divorcing parents. It is facilitated by University of Missouri Extension staff with the cooperation of the circuit courts of Missouri. More than half of all marriages in the United States end in divorce and the majority of divorces involve children. Divorce is a process that often begins long before any legal action is taken that may last for years, especially if children are involved and sometimes the conflict between parents is associated with negative outcomes for children.

Missouri-wide Family Life Resources

Missouri Families brings you practical information and learning opportunities on health, nutrition, parenting, aging, personal finance, housing, consumer action, divorce 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.

• University of Missouri Extension Family Life main page
• Extension Publications Search for information on family life

Links to Other Resources

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		University of Missouri  Extension Mercer County Jincksk@missouri.edu This page was last updated 10/14/2008