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Balance the responsibilities of everyday living with research-based programs and information from University of Missouri Extension for people, professionals and communities.
Local Resources
Northeast Region Programs for June 1, 2007 through May 30, 2008
This is a list of the programs, events and activities that MU Extension faculty plan to conduct in the Northeast Region between June 1, 2007 and May 30, 2008. To read a description of any program on the list, select (click on) the program name. You will be taken to the program description. If you want to know when a program, event or activity will be conducted, go to the MU Extension Statewide Calendar. Search for the program by name. At the Statewide Calendar, you may also search for the program by name only within the Northeast Region. If the program, activity or event you want to attend is not on the Statewide Calendar, contact your local (county) MU Extension County Program Director for the information.
Resources for Northeast Missouri Families
Aging Well - This series of programs is designed for older adults to help them realize their full potential. The topic areas covered are Retirement, Memory, Creativity, Sexuality/Intimacy, Activity/Leisure/Volunteerism, Nutrition/Exercise, Spirituality and Relationships Center on Aging without Walls)
Basic Parenting - is a multi-session program to help parents in their challenging, yet rewarding role. the program is designed to develop the skills needed for "mindful" parenting and decision making in six parenting practices of Caring for Self; Understanding, Guiding, Nurturing & Motivating Your Children; and Advocating for Children. http://www.missourifamilies.org/learningopps/learnparenting/basicparenting.htm
Building Strong Families – This program is based on the philosophy that all individuals and families have strengths that can be enhanced if they are treated as partners in their own learning process. This program is targeted to working families with dependent children, but can be adapted to reach many different families. Program topics include: Family Strengths; Communicating; Managing Stress; Child Self-Care; Food and Fitness; Working; Go For It; Positive Discipline; Money Matters; Balancing Responsibilities; Consumer Beware; Healthy House; Kids and Self-Esteem.
Chronic Disease Self Management - Includes how to work with your doctor; Medication "How To's"; Personalizing a Fitness and Exercise Program; Relaxation Techniques; Dealing with Negative Emotions; Managing Symptoms; Improving Communications; Tips for Eating Well; Setting Weekly Goals; Effective Problem Solving.
Families and Divorce - is a workshop to provide in-service training for preschool and elementary teachers, childcare providers, and others working with children. Workshop topics include: Facts about families and divorce; Children's responses to divorce at different ages; Divorce and children's school performance; and Classroom activities and resources to support children through family transitions.
Financial Management for Affordable Housing - Assisting individuals and families who are making financial decisions related to housing is the focus of the Financial Management for Affordable Housing. The focus areas for the program include decision-making and goal setting; budgeting; record keeping; use of credit; consumer purchases; and insurance. The long term goals are reduced debt, increased savings/investment plan and increased self-confidence with financial decisions.
Financial Security in Later Life - Financial security is the ability to meet future needs while keeping pace with day-to-day obligations. Preparing for retirement and potential long-term care costs takes planning, saving, and debt control. The initiative goals for Financial Security in Later Life include the following: a) Make responsibility for later life financial security a priority for individuals and b) Increase economic vitality and quality of life for families and communities: Impact: Program participants will plan for a long and vital life, act on their chosen plan, and evaluate the plan as changes are needed in order to achieve financial security in later life for themselves and others. Specific outcomes are reduced debt, increased savings/investment plan in place for retirement and long-term care, and increased self-confidence with financial decisions.
Focus on Kids (FOK) - is an educational program for divorcing parents presented by University of Missouri Extension in more than 30 counties in the state. This two and one/half hour class addresses researched-based information regarding children of all ages and their adjustment to their parents’ divorce. In the Northeast Region classes are held in the 14 Circuit (Howard and Randolph Counties), 41st Circuit (Macon and Shelby Counties) and the 45th Circuit (Pike and Lincoln Counties). To access the master schedule for Focus on Kids click here "Focus on Kids Schedule".
Relatives as Parents
- uses the Parenting the Second Time Around program to learn
about changing roles & responsibilities, discipline that really
works and legal issues. The program also helps participants
gain understanding of child development & behavior as well as
advocacy. http://iml.umkc.edu/casww/grg/welcome.htm
http://www.mo-river.net/Community/MissouriGrandparentCoalition.htm
Rent Smart - The focus of Rent Smart is to assist administrators, caseworkers and other social service agency providers, trainers, and landlords in working with low income and Latino renters to obtain and keep rental housing. The program covers all aspects of renting from determining the amount of rent a family can actually afford to keeping rental housing clean and safe. A portion of the workshop will be directed to the legal aspects of rental housing, the rights, and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants.
Step by Step: Creating Strong Stepfamilies - is a multi-session program presented by human development and family & consumer economics specialists. The topics include: What Every Stepfamily Needs to Know; Stepparent-Stepchild Relationships and Financial and Legal Issues.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) - The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program provides a free tax service to families who are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The counties of Putnam, Adair, Knox, Lewis, Clark and Shelby are in the pilot project for the first two years. Congress first enacted the EITC in 1975 in response to high unemployment and the burden that social security taxes imposed upon low-wage workers. It is a federally funded, anti-poverty initiative that helps working people maintain their independence from the welfare system. The EITC is a refundable income tax credit designed to help low-income workers increase their financial stability.
Tackling The Tough Skills: Building Skills for Work and Life - This program is designed for working with hard to reach audiences particularly those who are low income. The various subject areas include Attitude, Responsibility, Communication, Decision Making/Problem Solving, and Preparing for the Work Place. Curriculum has both adult and teen sections.
Money Action Plan - This includes both training and a print curriculum to assist human service providers in working more efficiently with families and individuals experiencing money problems. It is easy to understand and can be used when working with groups as well as when working one-on-one. It will increase knowledge of money management, boost confidence in teaching, and provide necessary tools to help clients be more self-sufficient. Topics covered in the training include: decision-making and goal setting; budgeting; record keeping; use of credit; consumer purchases; and insurance
Your Money, Your Life - Whether a person is five months, five years or even 25 years away from retirement, it's never too early or late to start planning. Your Money, Your Life offers an opportunity to organize financial records, review future needs and increase skills and knowledge about finances. The program consists of four sessions. 1: Taking stock of your resources, 2: How much will you need to retire?, 3: Investment options, 4: Health care and making transitions.
The Maltreatment and Adolescent Pregnancy and Parenting Program (MAPPP) - raises community awareness of the potential inter-generational cycle of abuse in the lives of adolescent mothers and their children. MAPPP is to be conducted in 15 minutes to one-day presentation formats.
State of Missouri Families - The status of Missouri families is important to all of us. Here are some brief facts about family life, health, economics, children, older members and housing.
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
- Consumer Information Center - this government site provides publications to consumers on numerous topics such as cars, food, housing, and other issues.
- Parent Link - provides all sorts of parenting help and information for children of all ages.
- Consumer Update - has helpful financial and related information including sections on "your money", "get organized", and "living better" among others.
- Poverty at Issue - a website for persons concerned about poverty here in Missouri. Information on benfits for families and other materials are available here.
Note: Links to commercial websites do not imply endorsement.
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