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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-St. Louis County
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 Development-St. Louis City
Jody Squires, PhD, Urban Youth Specialist/City Program Director
Contact: 314-367-2585 (main office), 314-367-7595 (direct), 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. Coordinates PRIDE & GOALS Project, West End Community Center.
- Urban Youth & Family Issues
Rosilee Trotta, LCSW, Urban Youth & Family Specialist, County Program Director. Contact: 314-615-7637, TrottaR@missouri.edu
Developed 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, including a 12-hour Dean's Certificate Program for Trainers offered through the University of Missouri-St. Louis. 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
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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
- 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: 09/30/09 |
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