Extension Racine County is proud to share its 2023 Annual Report. Extension educators had a combined 6,254 educational contacts in the program areas of parent and financial education, 4-H and youth development, horticulture, and nutrition education. Partnerships are critical to Extension’s programs. Thank you to all of the community partners who support Extension’s work. Read […]
Do you want to learn more about Racine County 4-H? Join us to talk with club leaders and members, see project opportunities and activities, and learn how to join 4-H. Get the basics of 4-H and dive in deep with your questions about the program. There are two options for Racine County 4-H Open Houses: […]
Here are some selected resources to assist those in our area who were affected by recent flooding. Homeowner Wisconsin Flood Toolkit – Wisconsin Department of Health Services Coping with Flooding – Wisconsin DNR Resources for Your Flooded Home – University of Missouri Extension Flooding of Private Wells – Wisconsin DNR Kenosha & Racine Counties Recycle Guide – […]
Due to the power outages and flooding in Burlington, our office is closed until further notice. We hope to be open on Monday, July 17, but while our phone line isn’t working, you can contact us via email at uwextension@racinecounty.com.
As a professional or volunteer who works with families, or an early care and education provider working with young children, are you looking for ways to improve connections and relationships with families of young children? By helping parents identify and expect bursts and regressions in child behavior (the “touchpoints”), you can reduce parental frustration […]
Professionals and volunteers often hear from families that Child Support and Family Court are confusing and frustrating. As a result, the Greater Racine Collaborative for Healthy Birth Outcomes and the Racine County Touchpoints Project/UW-Extension convened a panel on child support in Racine County to help dispel some of the common misperceptions. The Child Support and […]
Apply Now for Summer Internship Positions Racine County UW-Extension is announcing two summer internships for the summer of 2017. Both internships are paid positions and include: Racine County Family Living Intern (Deadline to apply is March 14, 2017 with interviews on March 29 and 30, 2017) Racine County 4-H Program Summer Intern (Deadline to apply is March […]
The Racine County Board of Supervisors created the Racine County Youth In Governance program allowing youth to serve on County Board committees alongside County Board Supervisors. UW-Extension partners with the Racine County Board to administer this program. We need your help to promote the program among the youth! The nomination form for the 2017 – 2018 […]
Racine County UW-Extension will be offering a variety of Early Learning Series and Touchpoints workshops in 2017. The workshops are designed for Early Care and Education Professionals, parents, grandparents, and other caregivers of children. Workshop topics include: Family Connections – a 5-week workshop series with curriculum and materials developed for early care and education staff […]
Racine County UW-Extension’s Touchpoints Project will be offering a Family Connections workshop series for early care and education professionals. This is a unique opportunity that includes 15 credits of Tier 3 continuing education. The series starts on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. The Family Connections curriculum and materials were developed for early care and education staff to […]
Attention parents, early care educators, and caregivers of children. Is there a “spirited” child in your life? Is the child more perceptive, intense, sensitive, persistent, energetic or expressive? If so, you may have a “spirited” child. Join us for this 3-hour workshop that will teach skills and strategies that will help you and your “spirited” child […]
