Human Development & Relationships
The Extension Institute of Human Development & Relationships provides the tools Wisconsinites need to thrive as well-rounded, capable individuals and families. We support families in caring for each other in ways that promote growth and understanding. Our programs promote aging-friendly communities, coach effective parents, and help families put technology, mindfulness, and financial awareness to use. Our Human Development & Relationships programming is divided into three areas of focus: Parenting & Family Relationships, Financial Education, and Life Span.
PARENTING AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
- Providing a source of well-researched, quality information about families and relationships.
FINANCIAL EDUCATION
- Helping families and individuals across the state achieve financial well being.
- UW-Madison Division of Extension Financial Education program helps families and individuals across the state achieve financial well being – keeping pace with day to day expenses, reaching financial goals, planning for life’s unexpected events and securing their financial future.
AGING HEALTHY (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, healthy aging and creating aging-friendly communities.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
- Working with local leaders to create healthier communities by building community skills, tools and resources to promote health
- Promote positive mental health by teaching skills to manage stress more effectively, practice self-care and reduce risky substance use by youth and adults.
- Build community skills, tools and resources to promote health.
HEALTH & WELL BEING
- Helping communities provide accessible and safe physical activity spaces and food sources.
FOOD SAFETY AND PRESERVATION
- Foodborne illnesses affect an estimated 48 million Americans every year, or one in six individuals. Fortunately, foodborne illnesses are largely preventable. Extension can help you keep up to date on current food safety topics, product recalls and provide steps to help keep your family food-safe.
If you have any questions on these programs, contact:
Human Development & Relationships Educator, Amanda Griswold
Extension Crawford County
225 N. Beaumont Rd, Suite 240
Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
Phone: 608-326-0223
Fax: 608-326-0226
Email: amanda.griswold@wisc.edu
