Building Stronger Family-School Partnerships

Connecting with Families in Early Care and Education: A Curriculum for Professionals and Families

Effective Home Visitors Empower Families of Milwaukee

Family Foundations Home Visitors Improve Life for Vulnerable Families

Improving Women's Health and Fitness in Wisconsin: the Strong Women™ Program
Studies show that regular weight-bearing exercise helps middle-aged and older women by increasing their strength, muscle mass and bone density, while reducing the risk of osteoporosis, diabetes, heart disease and obesity. Yet only 7% of women in these age groups exercise daily. Family Living educators are providing more opportunities for Wisconsin women to increase their fitness by training new instructors for the Strong Women™ program--an exercise program based on extensive scientific research.

The Parenting Newsletter Project: Helping New and Expectant Parents Raise Healthy Children
Family Living Programs produces a very inexpensive parenting education program that is surprisingly effective.
It has been delivered to nearly half of all parents with newborns for two decades. Learn about
the difference it's making in the lives of Wisconsin families.

Strengthening Families Program: Building Statewide Capacity, The

Supporting Wisconsin's Family Caregivers

Wisconsin Bookworms™: Bringing the Joy of Reading to Young Children
Many people can recall a special children's book that sparked a lifelong interest in reading and learning. Yet children from families with limited incomes may not have the opportunity to own many books. The Wisconsin Association for Home and Community Education (WAHCE), Family Living Programs, and Wisconsin Public Television cooperated to bring the Wisconsin Bookworms™ program to more than 45 counties and nearly 6,000 children in 2009. By providing free books, reading to low-income children and encouraging parents to do related activities at home, WAHCE and its partners promote literacy and help to bring the joy of reading to a new generation.

Wisconsin Family Impact Seminars, The

Communities Document Food Insecurity and Hunger

Fighting Hunger in Wisconsin Communities
Hunger and food insecurity are real problems for Wisconsin families. Learn how Family Living educators
work in local communities to raise awareness about food insecurity and poverty, and to help low-income families
gain knowledge and skills to improve their situations.

Nutrition Education Program Reaches Low-Income Families Across the State
UW-Extension Nutrition Education Program (WNEP) educators go out into the community to teach low-income school age children,
parents, adults with disabilities and WIC participants how to make healthy food choices and to stretch their food dollars.
Working with public and private-sector partners, nutrition educators play an important role in providing help and education
to Wisconsin's limited-resource families and individuals.

Poverty Simulation Works: Raising Awareness, Spurring Community Action

Providing Professionals with Current Information on Nutrition and Aging

Raising Healthy Eaters

Teaching Individuals About Keeping Food Safe

Wisconsin's School Breakfast Program Boosts Children's Health and Academic Success
More Wisconsin children are getting a healthy start to their day as
UW-Extension and the Dept. of Public Instruction support schools in providing breakfast programs.

Affordable Housing – Building Individual and Community Capacity

Enhancing the Financial Literacy of Wisconsin's Youth

Helping Wisconsin Residents Get a Fresh Financial Start

Tax Service Nets Refunds for Low-wage Workers