2024 Annual Report

Extension Racine County is proud to share its 2024 Annual Report. Extension educators had a combined 11,336 educational contacts in the program areas of parent and financial education, 4-H and youth development, horticulture, agriculture, and nutrition education. Extension carries out the Wisconsin Idea that connects people and communities to the university and its resources. Extension […]

Summer 2023 Free Online Parenting Classes

Learn more & register at: https://parenting.extension.wisc.edu/online-parenting-classes/ For other virtual classes go to: https://extension.wisc.edu/events/ and search “parenting”. Please contact Pam, UW-Madison Division of Extension, Racine County, pam.wedig-kirsch@wisc.edu for more information.

Resilient Co-Parenting: Co-Parenting Teens

Join us the 1st Thursday of every month for topic specific online classes that are designed for parents or caregivers raising children together while living apart. Register today!go.wisc.edu/d206g4 Please contact Pam Wedig-Kirsch at pam.wedig-kirsch@wisc.edu for more information.

Resilient Co-Parenting: Parenting from a Distance

Join us the 1st Thursday of every month for topic specific online classes that are designed for parents or caregivers raising children together while living apart. Register today! go.wisc.edu/d206g4 Please contact Pam Wedig-Kirsch at pam.wedig-kirsch@wisc.edu for more information.

Free Online Parenting Classes

Join a free online parenting class every Thursday at 7 PM. Connect with other parents. Get practical, positive parenting ideas. Register at https://parenting.extension.wisc.edu/online-parenting-classes/ For other virtual classes, search “parenting” at https://extension.wisc.edu/events/ Please contact Pam Wedig-Kirsch at pam.wedig-kirsch@wisc.edu with questions.

Online Parenting Classes, April

Join a free online parenting class every Thursday at 7 PM. Connect with other parents. Get practical, positive parenting ideas. Register at https://parenting.extension.wisc.edu/online-parenting-classes/ Click here for April 2023 flyer. Contact Pam Wedig-Kirsch at pam.wedig-kirsch@wisc.edu for more information.  

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 […]

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