University of Illinois Extension-Morgan-Scott Unit-Children, Families & Seniors

Provides a wide range of family life programs for residents of Morgan and Scott counties.

Featured Websites

Additional Websites

Parent Smarts
Here's a set of fact sheets to help parents help their college students become responsible credit consumers.
Dealing with Toddlers
Strategies for dealing with toddlers.

Children, Families & Seniors Resources

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group
A support group that offers resource materials in the areas of legal, financial, health, child discipline/guidance, anger management, and other issues.
National Network for Family Resiliency
Talking with Children about War - Pointers for Parents
The Family Education Network
When War Is in the News
Purdue Extension
Your New Baby -- Su Nuevo Bebe
This site is offered in both Spanish and English

Our other program areas....

News & Updates
Nibbles Ideas for coping with the challenges of parenting and preparing your children for success.
Parenting Again A newsletter focused on grandparents raising their grandchildren.

Upcoming Events

Baby Luv Classes - Scott County
Winchester, Illinois (Scott County)
September 8, 2008

Baby Luv Classes - Morgan County
Jacksonville, Illinois (Morgan County)
September 9, 2008

Baby Luv Classes - Scott County
Winchester, Illinois (Scott County)
October 6, 2008

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Photo Galleries
2008 Winchester Family Fun Night
2006 Diaperbags to Backpacks
2005 Diaperbags To Backpacks
2003 Diaperbags to Backpacks Fair

For more information about these programs, please contact:

Diane G. Ryals
Unit Extension Educator, Family Life
Morgan-Scott Unit
104 N Westgate Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
Phone: 217-243-7424
FAX: 217-243-1544
dryals@illinois.edu

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