Due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak and guidelines from Wisconsin Department of Health Services, UW-Madison, and federal agencies, Marquette County Educators are ordered to work remotely (not in office or in person). Our educators may be moving programs online and many of our events have been postponed, including Family Adventure Day. Office staff are in […]
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Many households may experience hard financial times as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. UW Extension has a website for help with Managing Your Personal Finances in Tough Times. We just added information related to this situation, such as eligibility for unemployment insurance, public benefits, small business assistance, and keeping up with loan payments. https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/toughtimes/
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Could be useful! Here is an proven online self-study for parents and children to help prepare for children safely staying home and making a family plan. Home Alone
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Mindfulness-Enhanced Strengthening Families Program is a fun, educational program for youth ages 10-14 and their parents or caregivers. It helps families to use time-tested tools and mindfulness practices that are proven to reduce stress, improve communication, build teen resilience and success and encourage fun while learning together. Program Details and Information MSFP Fall 2019 Information […]
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Spring workshop series for professionals working with children, youth and families. “Bringing the Five Protective Factors to Life in Your Work” March, April, May.
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Babysitting Basics and CPR Certification for youth ages 12-15 on Saturday, January 14, 2017 from 8am – 4:30pm at the Marquette County Services Center, 480 Underwood Avenue in Montello. The cost is $25.00. Registration deadline is January 10th. Class is limited to 20 students on first-come, first serve basis. Any questions, please call, 608-297-3141. For more information and […]
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Marquette County Family Resources Directory (Google Drive Document; updates are made regularly) The Marquette County Family Resources Directory has 20 pages of local services and opportunities. The Table of Contents is on page 3. Please let us know corrections, changes or additions — call Extension at 608-297-3141 or email jackie.stoneman@wisc.edu Updates are made as things change. […]
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The PARENT PACT is a handy, colorful 2-page guide about house rules for parents of teens and tweens. Guidelines about alcohol, bullying, weapons, cellphone and Internet use, and much more. Conversation starters to use with other parents when your children and their friends are at each other’s houses. Developed by the Marquette County Parent Information Exchange(PIE). and endorsed by many community […]
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