Statewide and on a county level, investing in family living education today saves money tomorrow. Strong families serve as the backbone for strong Wisconsin communities. Society benefits when families are self-sufficient and do not need public and private assistance.

The Clark County Cooperative Extension Family Living program provides education promoting family strengths to help communities become a positive environment for family life. Programs respond to community needs with research based education and partnerships that support Wisconsin families and communities.

FAMILY LIVING PROGRAM AREAS OF INTEREST

Financial Management

• Family Financial Consultant Program
  • Training is provided for agencies and organizations who work with family finances.
  • Volunteer Financial Counselors, who work with individuals and families one-to-one to examine family money management practices, assess current debt level, develop spending plans, and identify ways to extend financial resources.
• America Saves
  • Learn How to Become an American Saver
• Financial Management Fact Sheets
  • 4 Steps to Being Debt Free
  • 4 Pasos para llegar a estar libre de deudas (4 Steps to Being Debt Free)
  • How Can I Get My Credit Card Spending Under Control
  • Cómo puedo controlar lo que gasto con mi tarjeta de crédito (How Can I get My Credit Card Spending Under Control)
  • How Much Debt is Too Much
  • Cuánta deuda es demasiada deuda (How Much Debt is too Much)
  • Capture the Power of a Spending Plan
  • Haga suyo el poder de un plan de gastos (Capture the Power of a Spending Plan)
  • You Can Repair Your Credit
  • Usted puede reparar su crédito (You Can Repair Your Credit)
  • Predatory Lending Practices - Homeowners Beware
  • Prácticas predatorias de préstamo-Propietarios, tengan cuidado (Homeowners Beware)
  • Predatory Lending Practices - Consumers Beware
  • Prácticas predatorias de préstamo-Consumidores, tengan cuidado (Consumers Beware)
  • Getting Help Out of Debt - How to Choose a Credit/Debit Counselor
  • Se puede conseguir ayuda para salir de las deudas - Cómo escoger a un asesor de crédito o de deudas (Getting Help Out of Debt - How to Choose a Credit/Debit Counselor)
  • Money and Marriage: "He Bought . . .They Fought" / Preventing Money Conflicts
  • Get the Most Out of Your Tax Return - Use Your Tax Return Dollars to Build Wealth
  • Now That I Am Fifty What Do I Do About Retirement?
  • Budgeting for Baby
• Tax Assistance
  • AARP Volunteer Tax Assistance
  • Indianhead Community Action Agency - Owen

Parenting

• Parenting Newsletters
  • Parenting the First Year - for a paper copy of this publication please contact the UW-Extension Office (743-5121)
  • Parenting the Second & Third Years - for a paper copy of this publication please contact the UW-Extension Office (743-5121)
  • Parenting the Preschooler
  • Young Families Newsletter - This free newsletter is available on-line in Adobe Acrobat Reader PDF format and includes information about child development, family relations, foods & nutrition, seasonal hints, and consumer helps. To obtain a paper copy or to get on the mailing list, contact the Clark County UW-Extension Office, 517 Court Street, Room 104, Neillsville, WI 54456 or call 715-743-5121.
  
  
• Clark County Family Resource Center
   

Food Preservation

• Clark County Master Food Preservers
• University of Wisconsin-Extension Food and Nutrition Bulletins
• Other Links
  • Utah State University Food Preservation Publications
  • Michigan State University Canning and Food Preservation
  • Kraft Company's SureJell
  • Penn Food Preservation and Safety

Food Safety

• Food Facts For Your Newsletter

Eat Right Be Fit Recipes

• Easy Recipes for Eat Right Be Fit Coalition

Hispanic Resources

• AHORA newsletter (English and Spanish)

HCE - Association for Home & Community Education

• HCE Mission and Frequently Asked Questions
• Clark County HCE Clubs
• State WAHCE Web site
• HCE Scholarship
• HCE Secretary's Book

STAFF

If you have any questions regarding Family Living in Clark County, please contact:

Julie Lawrence
Interim Family Living Agent
Clark County - UW Extension
Courthouse, Room 104
517 Court Street
Neillsville, WI 54456
Phone: 715-743-5121
Fax: 715-743-5129
Email: julie.lawrence@co.clark.wi.us