University of Illinois Extension-Henderson/ Mercer/ Warren Unit-Children, Families & Seniors

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Check out Family Works...Strategies for Building Stronger Families at: http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/familyworks/ With 13 areas of interest, there is something for everyone!

Questions? Contact Carol Wilcoxen, Extension Unit Educator, 4-H Youth Development & Family Life at cwilcoxe@uiuc.edu

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Keeping families safe, active, and together during the summer months

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For more information about these programs, please contact:

Carol Wilcoxen
Extension Unit Educator, 4-H Youth Development & Family Life
Henderson/ Mercer/ Warren Unit
1000 North Main Street
P.O. Box 227
Monmouth, IL 61462-0227
Phone: 309-734-5161
FAX: 309-734-5532
cwilcoxe@illinois.edu

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