Extension Winnebago County COVID-19 Update
Extension Staff are following guidelines from Wisconsin Department of Health Services, UW-Madison, and federal agencies to limit the contagion risk to our staff, volunteers, program participants, and the community at large…
A Message to Our Community
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Weekly Wellness Moment

Join us! Spend 15 minutes with various local presenters who will reflect on tips for caring for ourselves & others. Brought to you by the Community Alliance for Trauma-Informed Care. When: Every Friday 8:30 to 8:45 a.m. What: Reflect & refocus with fresh tips each week. Who: Everyone is welcome! Click here to join (same […]

Communicating About COVID-19 Vaccines

Communicating About COVID-19 Vaccines Webinar Cómo comunicar sobre las vacunas contra el COVID-19

Navigating the Paycheck Protection Program February 16th

Your Outagamie & Winnebago Extension Offices are here to help you navigate the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). We are hosting a meeting on February 16th, from 12:00 – 1:00 pm, where you can learn more about the Paycheck Protection Program (1st and 2nd Draw PPP Loans) through the US Small Business Administration. You can attend […]

Youth Advocacy Network of the Fox Cities (YAN) February Meeting

NEXT MEETING: Thursday, February 11, 2020 from 9:00a.m. – 10:30a.m. PRESENTATION: Cultivating a Safe Environment for Vulnerable Youth: Join us to hear about Anti Human Trafficking efforts across Region 2 (Northeast Wisconsin). This informational presentation will provide ideas for responding to youth who are considered high Risk or confirmed victims of Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking, […]

Statewide Adult and Youth Mental Health First Aid Trainings February -March, 2021

Adult Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. This training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to […]

Trauma Informed Roadmap Orientation & Training February 1st & 23rd

Do you want to be a leader for change in your organization? Are you looking to create a healthier and more compassionate work environment for all? Please join us for the opportunity to learn about the Trauma-Informed Roadmap, a free, downloadable toolkit that will assist you in implementing trauma-informed practices at your place of business. […]

ACE Interface Training- January 22nd, 9am to 12pm via ZOOM

The Wisconsin ACE Interface curriculum provides communities with an introduction to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and brain development. Trainers from nearly 30 Wisconsin child welfare, human service and other agencies volunteer their time and resources to facilitate the first step in the creation of self-healing communities. Please register in advance for this meeting: https://forms.gle/Wct5mZucJJqu17Qw5 After […]

Highlights of Taking Care of You – January 2021

The UW-Madison Division of Extension’s Health & Well-Being Institute presents: Highlights of Taking Care of You Explore ways to take better care of yourself and manage stress in weekly 60-minute Zoom sessions! 4 Week Program: Thursdays, January 7 – 28, 2021 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Register Here: https://forms.gle/B8MQMKtatJy4BUC39 Contact: Mandi Dornfeld at amanda.dornfeld@wisc.edu OR Todd Wenzel at todd.wenzel@wisc.edu

Encouraging Financial Conversations

Encouraging Financial Conversations is a program designed for case managers, social workers, and other frontline staff to help empower clients to achieve their financial goals and manage their money. Participants will learn techniques and strategies to help their clients create a financial goals action plan, build and maintain good credit, pay off debts, develop a […]

The Dangers of Raw Milk

Milk and milk products provide a wealth of nutrition benefits. But milk that has not been pasteurized can harbor dangerous microorganisms that can pose serious health risks to you and your family if consumed raw. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), from 1993 through 2012, there were 127 outbreaks linked to raw […]