The Extension Institute of Human Development & Relationships provides the tools Wisconsinites need to thrive as well-rounded, capable individuals and families. Our programs promote aging-friendly communities, coach effective parents and help families put technology, mindfulness and financial awareness to use.
Family Relationships Matter. UW-Madison Division of Extension offers research-based information about parenting and relationships for families and the professionals who serve them. Join a free online parenting classes! Connect with other parents. Get practical, positive parenting ideas. Help children grow. Couples Relationships Self-paced classes and coaching designed to improve romantic relationships. Everyday Parenting Classes designed […]
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Rent Smart is designed to help those individuals who have little to no rental experience and those who have had difficulty obtaining rental housing. Participants may be first time renters as they graduate from school, homeowners transitioning to renting, individuals with poor rental or credit history, or individuals who have other issues that may cause potential […]
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Don’t leave a mess, leave a legacy. End-of-life planning is the ultimate gift you can give your loved ones. Join us for a multisession program that gives you the tools and resources to help begin or continue the end-of-life planning process. This type of planning, including advance care planning, is not just for people who […]
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Want to improve your financial habits and money management? This FREE online series over Zoom is for you! Each session will be up to an hour long and will include a short presentation and lots of time for discussion and questions. Each topic will be offered twice on the same day (once in the morning […]
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Workshop Schedule June 9, 11, 16, 16, 23, & 25 (Mon/Wed) | 9-10amAugust 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, & 28 (Mon/Thurs) | 11am – 12pmSeptember 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, & 26 (Tues/Fri) | 9-10amOctober 4, 11, & 18 (Sat) | 9-11:30amNovember 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, & 26 (Mon/Wed) | 7-8pmDecember 1, 4, 8, […]
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension has created two Rent Smart fact sheets to assist housing applicants, tenants, and landlords understand the housing laws that apply to application fees and evictions. These fact sheets describe scenarios around the return of application fees and the notices required to begin the legal eviction process. Application Fees […]
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Invite some friends and join us for a potluck lunch, our annual business meeting, and a presentation by Sandy Toland from the Oshkosh Public Library about the Orphan Train, a part of Winnebago County history. Monday, October 9, 2023J.P. Coughlin Center: 625 E. County Rd. Y, Oshkosh12:00pm Potluck Lunch1:00pm Business Meeting2:00pm Presentation
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Join free online parenting classes. Connect with other parents. Get practical, positive parenting ideas. Help children grow. Raising WI Children online parenting classes are offered to all parents and caregivers. The following summer classes are available. You may choose to attend one or more of the following sessions: Learn more & register at:go.wisc.edu/parenting-classes Print or […]
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Five graduate students from the La Follette School of Public Affairs demonstrated that universal child savings accounts could have significant benefits for the state when they conducted the first statewide cost-benefit analysis of the idea last fall. Stephanie Mertens, Ian O’Connor-Giles, Adam Riley, Sam Schneider, and Tyler Williams completed the study on behalf of UW–Madison’s Division of […]
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A Response for Fatherhood: What We Heard from Wisconsin Dads What does it take to support today’s fathers? How do you define a successful fatherhood? Those are the questions research from UW-Madison Extension is answering with its Wisconsin Fatherhood Need assessment, a report now available here: https://parenting.extension.wisc.edu/fatherhood Extension realized we were not serving fathers in […]
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