Strong families are the foundation of Arkansas communities - in a state with a positive future.
Regardless of their resources, families want to have a comfortable and safe home environment, spend quality time together, realize personal and family financial security and achieve some degree of success. The ability of Arkansas families to function in a supportive economic environment is increasingly challenged. The Cooperative Extension Service addresses this challenge by linking families to research and education. Our society assumes that individuals and families will somehow acquire the skills to prevent or cope with today's issues. Through preventive education, families develop the tools to become healthy, productive, financially secure and environmentally responsible members of society.