Relatives Raising Grandchildren Tip of the Week

If you are a Grandparent or other relative raising grandchildren you will receive advice and support at our monthly meetings.

We meet the third Wednesday of the month from 6:30-8:00pm at the Mental Health Board in Crystal Lake. Call the McHenry County Extension office for more information.

Questions? Contact Norma Henson, Family Life Program Coordinator: Relatives/Grandparents Raising Grandchildren at nhens1@uiuc.edu

• Apples & More
  Visit Apples & More to learn about U-pick apple orchards, apple nutrition, varieties & selection, and fun activities for children.
• Adventures of Herman
  Squirmin' Herman the Worm teaches students all about worms and how to make their own worm bin in this interactive curriculum.
• Family Quiz
  Learn the latest about U.S. families.
• Fiesta of Flavors
  A collection of Hispanic recipes recommended for people with diabetes
• Becoming 4-H Savvy
  Basic information for volunteers about the ins and outs of 4-H.
• Illinois Livestock Trail
  Livestock related research from University of Illinois Extension animal systems specialists.
• Tax Breaks for Higher Education
  A guide to the variety of tax breaks available to make higher education more affordable.
• Just for Kids
  Lots of fun websites for kids to learn everything from how worms eat garbage to how to get along with others.
• Nibbles
  Ideas for coping with the challenges of parenting and preparing your children for success.

McHenry County 4-H Fairbook
The 2009 Fairbook is provided to assist you in preparing for this year's 4-H Fair. It identifies the 4-H projects, which may be exhibited, their various classes, and the rules and regulations governing their exhibition. Please review the book thoroughly and carefully to prevent any misunderstanding or potential disappointment. Be sure to read the general rules and regulations at the beginning of each project. Advance entires are required for ALL (livestock and non-livestock) 4-H projects. Entry blanks are available from 4-H leaders and should be returned to the club leader. All Entries are due to the Extension office by 4:30 pm. June 5, 2009.

• 2008 Annual Report
  Extension Programming - How Grand!

• 1st Year Families
  This section is for first year and second year families. Includes newsletters (New Kids in the Clover) covering various topics of importance throughout the year. Downloadable newsletters in .pdf formats.
• 4-H Coloring Pages
  Pages to print and color.
• 4-H International Night
  This section is dedicated to information of interest about the current year's International Night.
• 4-H Judging
  The place to go for copies judging scoresheets and helpful information for all levels of conference judging
• Ambassador Program Information
  The Ambassador program is available to 4-H members who are 12 years of age and meet "standards" each year. For more information check out this link or speak with a Youth staff member.
• Animal Related/Ethics
  Quality Assurance and Ethics link and other animal related information.
• Awards and Scholarships
  Click here for information and downloadable forms pertaining to awards and scholarships relevant to McHenry County youth
• Cloverbud Information
  For Cloverbud leaders and parents with children in Cloverbuds
• Club Officer Form Downloads
  This section is for 4-H club officers to download templates to aid in the documentation required for club meetings and end of the year reports.
• Conferences/Conventions/International
  Click this link for information regarding 4-H award travel and international exchanges
• Downloadable Forms
  Click this link for forms to download: Informed Consent, Medical forms, and more...
• Enrollment
  Click here to download 4-H enrollment forms, project list forms, and add/drop forms.
• Fair Scoresheets
  Scoresheet titles with a "cty" at the end are those that have been customized for McHenry County's use.
• General
  General information, forms, and downloads
• Livestock Packet 2009
  This packet includes information pertaining to county fair and auction.
• State & County Fair
  State and County Fairbooks as well as other information pertaining to fairs.
• Volunteers
  Information and resources valuable to our volunteers.