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Programs
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Events
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February 27, 2025 - September 25, 2025
Urban Homesteading 101
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March 4, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention
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March 12, 2025 - May 9, 2025
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention
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March 17, 2025 - May 5, 2025
Matter of Balance
Resources
Meet the experts
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Lupita Fabregas Janeiro
Senior Program Director of 4-H Center for Youth Development; Associate Extension Professor
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Kelsey Weitzel
Associate Extension Professor
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Amber Allen
Field Specialist in Human Development
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Bethany Bachmann
Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health
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Karissa Blake
Nutrition Program Associate
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Jo Britt Rankin
Extension Professor
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Kyleigh Brown
Field Specialist in Human Development
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Deana Brown-Hood
Accountant, MO 4-H Foundation, Extension
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Katie Buchs Pemberton
Field Specialist in Human Development
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Maria Calvert
Field Specialist in Human Development
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Rebecca Cameron
Senior Program/Project Support Coordinator - FNEP
Arihus Coleman
Nutrition Program Associate
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Melissa Cotton
Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health
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Ashleigh Davidson
Field Specialist in 4-H Youth Development
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Kathy Dothage
Extension Professor
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Christina Edholm
Field Specialist in Human Development
Jennifer Elms
Double Up Food Bucks Project Coordinator
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John Fuller
Field Specialist in Human Development
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Tyler Hall
Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health
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Liz Harrison
Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health Education
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Audrey Johnson
Field Specialist in Human Development
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Tennille Manson
Nutrition Program Associate
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Robert McNary
Field Specialist in 4-H Youth Development
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Naomi R. Meinertz
Assistant Professor in Human Development and Family Science; Extension State Specialist in Aging
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Della Miller
Field Specialist in Human Development
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Kristin Miller
Assistant Director, Health and Human Sciences
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Kale Monk
Associate Professor of Human Development and Family Science
Lynn Pickerel
Strategic Communications Associate
Kirby Richards
Community Engagement Programs Coordinator - Health and Human Sciences
Lindsey Roberts
Community Engagement Programs Coordinator - Health and Human Sciences
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Candace Rodman
Assistant Extension Professor
Aleshya Samuels
Senior Office Support Assistant
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Stephanie Schindler
Extension Engagement Specialist
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Rhonda Shafer
Field Specialist in 4-H Youth Development
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Jeremiah Terrell
Field Specialist in Human Development
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Jessica Trussell
Field Specialist in Human Development
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Tevin Uthlaut
Strategic Communications Associate II
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Chris Willow
Advancement Manager, MO 4-H Foundation, Extension
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Kaylee Wyckwood
Program/Project Support Coordinator