Healthy families

Strengthen the bonds that matter most. Whether you’re a parent, partner, caregiver or childcare provider, our resources and programs help strengthen relationships, build parenting confidence, and enhance the knowledge and skills of childcare providers. MU Extension supports families across Missouri with tools for connection, care and lifelong learning.

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Strong Couples

Having a strong relationship with your romantic partner can be hard. The Strong Couples program can help. Whether you want to build greater intimacy and connection, communicate more effectively with your partner, or protect your marriage from divorce, our online program, which is free and can be started any time, is here for you.

Building Strong Families

Building Strong Families is a comprehensive and dynamic program designed to empower individuals and families with the tools, resources and support they need to cultivate strong, resilient and harmonious family units.

Early Childhood

The Early Childhood Hub, a dedicated space curated by our MU Extension team, aims to empower & support adults who shape the early years of a child's life, which includes families, teachers & child care providers. Our goal is to equip you with valuable information & resources to help foster children’s optimal growth & development.

A Matter of Balance

A Matter of Balance helps adults 60 years old and up realize that falls — and the fear of falling — are controllable. The program provides information on ways to change your environment to limit risk factors that contribute to falling, and will help you find strength and balance exercises to reduce your chances of falling.