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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 Contacts
- Urban Youth Development
Jody Squires, PhD, Urban Youth Specialist
Contact: 314-367-2585, SquiresJ@missouri.eduCoordinates youth development programs and activities for youths in St. Louis City through school enrichment, after-school programs, teen leadership programs and summer day camp. Also coordinates the New Communities Project at the West End Community Center for St. Louis City.
Donna M. Garcia, MS, MA, Urban Youth Specialist
Contact: 314-615-7608, GarciaDM@missouri.eduCoordinates 4-H and other youth development programs in St. Louis County, such as school enrichment and life skills programs for young people. Works with the 4-H CHOICES program at the Special School District of St. Louis County.
- Urban Youth & Family Issues
Rosilee Trotta, LCSW, Urban Youth & Family Specialist, Co-County Program Director. Contact: 314-615-7637, TrottaR@missouri.edu
Developed new life skills curriculum, Tackling the Tough Skills, to help hard-to-reach adults and teens prepare for the workforce. Conducts train-the-trainer workshops for using Tough Skills curriculum with participants. Offers programs on parenting, conflict resolution, diversity, leadership, workplace customer service and communication skills to such audiences as parents, teachers, teens, low-income families, ex-offenders and workers.
Resources for Raising Children and Teens in East Central Missouri
- East Central Missouri Children and Teens page Find information on parenting and child development.
- Gateway Grandparents/Kinship Network Resources, events and support for grandparents raising grandchildren and relative caregivers in a parenting role in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area.
- Kincare Connections Quarterly newsletter for grandparents and other relatives in a parenting role.
- LifeTimes Quarterly newsletter to enhance the quality of life of individuals, families and communities.
Missouri-wide Resources
- University of Missouri Extension Children and Teens main page
- Extension Publications Search for information on children and teens.
- Center on Adolescent Sexuality, Pregnancy and Parenting Learn what research says works.
- 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
- National 4-H Council
- CYFERNet - Children, Youth and Families Education and Research Network
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University of Missouri Extension St. Louis area Site maintained by: Roxanne Miller, MillerRT@missouri.edu Last revised: 04/17/08 |
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