News From Around the State – this is a link to family & finance information that is updated frequently.

AREAS OF FOCUS

• StrongBodies
  • StrongBodies is a strength-training program to help people of all ages to live stronger, healthier lives by providing knowledge, inspiration, access to programs, and ongoing support.
• Financial Education Programs
  • UW Extension has a variety of finance based programs for all ages and stages of life.
  • Encouraging Financial Conversations is an Extension developed series that will help professionals (case managers, social workers, and other front line staff) engage in positive conversations around money.
  • Financial Coaching is a unique approach for increasing individuals’ financial capability through an online course that teaches about a variety of financial topics and can get you in touch with a financial educator that can help coach you.
  • Money as You Grow is a program to teach children about spending, saving, sharing, and borrowing money through parent guides for popular children’s books about money.
  • Money Matters is an online program designed to improve your financial habits. Through this course, you will gain money management skills and build knowledge you can share with your family and friends. The course can be completed through online self-study only or online self-study with financial coaching by a UW-Extension educator.
  • Money $mart in Head Start is a partnership with Head Start that gives participants access to a mixture of the following financial capability-building activities, depending on local resources and collaborating Head Start agencies: monthly newsletters, financial  workshops, and financial coaching.
  • Planning AHEAD is a 7-session research-based program that will help participants understand how to prepare for the end of life for themselves or a loved one and understand the importance of having a plan in place.
  • Rent Smart focuses on the knowledge and skills essential for a successful renting experience.
  • Youth Forward Wisconsin gives communities the tools to understand and implement a universal child savings account program that fits their needs, and helps their youth reach their full potential.
• Life Span
  • UW-Madison Division of Extension’s Life Span programs help individuals, families and communities transition through the aging process by providing programming, resources and support on topics such as, family caregiving, social connectedness, healthy aging, future planning and creating aging-friendly communities.

If you have any questions regarding Families, Healthy Living or Finances in Clark County, please contact: