Washington County
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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 Resources
The Extension Service offers several programs aimed at the family, including:
- Child Care Provider Training
- RETHINK for Parents (an anger management program)
- Parenting programs (13 different topics available)
- Family and Community education programs (offered to groups such as AARP, home health nurses, parent groups, etc.)
- Aging Well
- Building Strong Families
For information, contact Maudie Kelly, Human Development Specialist at 573-438-2671.
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
Note: Links to commercial websites do not imply endorsement.
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University of Missouri Extension Washington County WashingtonCo@missouri.edu Site maintained by: Maudie Kelly, KellyME@missouri.edu Last revised: 05/05/08 |
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