University of Illinois Extension-Edwards-Wabash Unit-Children, Families & Seniors

Featured Websites

Additional Websites

Helping Kids Succeed in School
Helping children enjoy learning and being successful in school is an important goal for parents, other family members, and schools.
Child Care for Teen Parents
Learn some basic guidelines for caring for children of teen parents.
New Horizons
An audio site in Spanish focusing on health, financial and community issues.
Taste of Gardening
Here's a great resource for learning the basics of gardening.
Health Care Decisions
Information about long-term care insurance.
Parent Smarts
Here's a set of fact sheets to help parents help their college students become responsible credit consumers.
Thrifty Living
Simple ideas to help you manage your money, household and health.
Family Quiz
Learn the latest about U.S. families.

Children, Families & Seniors Resources

Family Works
You and Your Family
Includes health tips, nutrition fact sheets, resources for those with diabetes, wild game recipes, indoor air quality fact sheets, parenting information, and more.

Our other program areas....

News & Updates
News Releases
Buy Early for a Fresh Christmas Tree Family Meals Have Benefits Beyond the Dinner Table Website Offers Practical Advice for New Parents
Consumer News Learn about new programs and resources related to financial and consumer issues.
HCE Newsletter News for the Edwards-Wabash Home and Community Education members.
Family and Consumer Focus Family and consumer news for Southern Illinois.
Nibbles Ideas for coping with the challenges of parenting and preparing your children for success.
Thrifty Living Provides information on money management, consumer skills, nutrition, and well-being.
You and Your Family Resources for Southern Illinois Families.

Podcasts

The latest news about pet care and humane education

Upcoming Events

For more information about these programs, please contact:

Edwards-Wabash Unit
350 N 7th St
Albion, IL 62806
Phone: 618-445-2934
FAX: 618-445-3746
edwards_co@extension.uiuc.edu