Planning AHEAD Workshops start April 8 at the Waterford Public Library

Planning AHEAD (Waterford Public Library) Planning AHEAD is an end-of-life planning curriculum for all ages developed by UW–Madison Division of Extension. This 7-session research-based program will help participants understand how to prepare for the end of life for themselves or a loved one, and why it’s important to have a plan in place. Topics include: […]

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Register for Encouraging Financial Conversations Workshop Series (Winter 2024)

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 […]

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Youth in Governance Now Accepting Nominations

Racine County is currently accepting nominations for student participants in the Racine County Youth in Governance program.  Consider nominating a youth for an opportunity where they can contribute their voice to community issues and concerns and develop their confidence, independence, leadership skills, and civic knowledge while serving on one of five County Board committees for […]

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Read Extension Racine County’s 2022 Annual Report

Extension Racine County is proud to share its 2022 Annual Report. Extension educators had a combined 11,316 educational contacts in the program areas of parent and financial education, 4-H and youth development, horticulture, and nutrition education. Partnerships are critical to Extension’s programs. Thank you to all of the community partners who support Extension’s work. Read […]

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Welcome 2023-24 Youth in Governance Representatives

Congratulations to our incoming Youth in Governance representatives for the 2023-2024 year! For the 10th year, high school students from across Racine County will serve alongside Racine County Supervisors on County Board committees.  The Racine County Board of Supervisors welcomed the following participants to their committee assignments for the 2023–2024 year: Christopher Naber & Madhura […]

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Online Parenting Classes, April

Join a free online parenting class every Thursday at 7 PM. Connect with other parents. Get practical, positive parenting ideas. Register at https://parenting.extension.wisc.edu/online-parenting-classes/ Click here for April 2023 flyer. Contact Pam Wedig-Kirsch at pam.wedig-kirsch@wisc.edu for more information.  

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“Encouraging Financial Conversations” Professional Development

“Encouraging Financial Conversations” Extension will be offering a workshop series on “Encouraging Financial Conversations.” This program is open to helping professionals in Racine, Kenosha, Milwaukee, and Walworth Counties. 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 […]

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2022 Family Resource Directory and QuickList

Racine County is home to numerous community-based organizations and government programs that improve the quality of life of its residents. In efforts to ensure that Racine County families, can easily access the information that they need when they need it, Extension Racine County reminds families of the various sources of community resource information. The Racine […]

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November Workshop – Thriving With Your Spirited Child

The Early Learning Series for early care and education providers will present the workshop, “Thriving With Your Spirited Child”. The workshop will be held on Wednesday, November 30 from 6:30-8:30 PM at the Ives Grove Auditorium in Sturtevant. The cost for the workshop is $10 for 2.0 Registry Credits. The deadline to register is November […]

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