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2021 Annual Report for Extension Racine County

The 2021 Racine County Annual Report is now available. Learn how Extension fulfilled its mission to bring university programs and resources to Racine County residents.

Planning AHEAD Workshop Series

Planning AHEAD is an end-of-life planning curriculum for all ages developed by UW–Madison Division of Extension, This 7-session research-based program will help participants understand how to prepare for the end of life for themselves or a loved one, and why it’s important to have a plan in place. Topics include: handling financial changes, advance medical […]

Free Programs for Parents and Caregivers – Winter-Spring 2023

Here is our winter-spring schedule of programs for parents/caregivers/anyone who spends time with children. All programs are FREE and will be remote, using Zoom. Series: Positive Solutions for Families (5 sessions). This is a comprehensive program providing many strategies parents can use to help their children learn important social skills, understand what is expected of […]

Child Support and Family Court FAQ

Registration is now open for Child Support and Family Court FAQ This program is designed to assist educators, caseworkers, family serving organizations, and other professionals in understanding how child support and family court works so they can guide families to available resources. The program will be held at Gateway Technical College on the Racine Campus. Date: […]

“Encouraging Financial Conversations” Professional Development

“Encouraging Financial Conversations” Extension will be offering a workshop series on “Encouraging Financial Conversations.” This program is open to helping professionals in Racine, Kenosha, Milwaukee, and Walworth Counties. Encouraging Financial Conversations is a program designed for case managers, social workers, and other frontline staff to help empower clients to achieve their financial goals and manage […]

Virtual Workshop – Power and Control: Rethinking our Power Needs with Children

The Early Learning Series for early care and education providers will present the workshop, “Power and Control: Rethinking our Power Needs with Children”. The workshop will be held on Thursday, March 9 from 6:30-8:30 PM on Zoom. The cost for the workshop is $10 for 2.0 Registry Credits. The deadline to register is March 3 […]

Child Support and Family Court FAQ 2023 Save the Date

Racine County’s annual Child Support and Family Court FAQ is an opportunity for professionals who work with families to hear updates and ask for clarification about child support and family court processes and requirements. Please save the date for the Child Support & Family Court FAQ scheduled for March 3, 2022, 8:00-11:30 at Gateway Technical College, Racine Campus. See Child Support and Family Court FAQ, Save the Date […]

2022 Family Resource Directory and QuickList

Racine County is home to numerous community-based organizations and government programs that improve the quality of life of its residents. In efforts to ensure that Racine County families, can easily access the information that they need when they need it, Extension Racine County reminds families of the various sources of community resource information. The Racine […]

November Workshop – Thriving With Your Spirited Child

The Early Learning Series for early care and education providers will present the workshop, “Thriving With Your Spirited Child”. The workshop will be held on Wednesday, November 30 from 6:30-8:30 PM at the Ives Grove Auditorium in Sturtevant. The cost for the workshop is $10 for 2.0 Registry Credits. The deadline to register is November […]

Register for the Western Racine County Networking Event

Registration is now open for the Western Racine County Networking event. Staff who work for child, youth, and family serving organizations are invited to attend the annual Racine County networking breakfasts. Attendees will have the opportunity to share information about their programs and market their organizations through table displays. A free copy of the 2022 […]

FREE Programs for Parents/Caregivers

Our fall 2022 schedule of programs for parents and caregivers is now available. All programs will be remote, using Zoom. Positive Solutions for Families (5 sessions). This is a comprehensive program providing many strategies parents can use to help their children learn important social skills, understand what is expected of them, and manage their feelings. […]