Strengthen Families by Educating Adults to be Better Parents, Handle Life's Stresses and Make Wise Use of Community Resources. Family Living Programs in Calumet County have emphasized building strong families during this last year of the century. Cooperative Extension Programs are based on the needs of the community, planned and implemented locally to meet the needs of the local community. In addition to the above programs that involve direct contact with the participants, Family Living Programs offer similar information to families through the media. Weekly news releases are distributed to area daily and weekly newspapers.
Radio stations receive the material as well.
Leader Trainings Calumet Association for Home and Community Education is a county organization with state and national affiliations that provides educational opportunities, improves leadership skills of its members, and provides service to communities. The UW-Extension Family Living Educator serves as advisor and educator to this organization. This satellite series helps meet this need. Anywhere from 3-9 educators attend representing about 120 families using their services. Financial Management and Character Education received many votes and will be incorporated into future programs whenever appropriate.