Families & Finances

Families & Finances

The Extension Institute of Human Development & Relationships provides the tools Wisconsinites need to thrive as well-rounded, capable individuals and families. We support families in caring for each other in ways that promote growth and understanding. Our programs promote aging-friendly communities, coach effective parents and help families put technology, mindfulness and financial awareness to use.

Read the Institute Director’s Message to the HDRI Family Regarding the Disregard of Black Bodies in The US

Upcoming Programs

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Planning AHEAD Series

Planning AHEAD is a 7-session course (one hour each) that guides participants through the topics below. This course features a free workbook to help people with the tasks and decisions associated with end-of-life. Zoom sessions are one-hour long starting at 11am on Thursdays, April 4th – May 16th

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Raising Wisconsin’s Children Classes

Raising Wisconsin’s Children online parenting classes are the 3rd Thursday at 1 PM unless otherwise noted. Classes are for any parent or caregiver.

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Caregiving Across the Life Course in Rural and Urban Households in the North Central Region

Tuesday, February 27, 2024  /  2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Eastern Time) To incentivize interdisciplinary collaboration across land-grant institutions in the North Central Region (NCR), the North Central Regional Center for Rural Development (NCRCRD) developed the North Central Region dataset (NCR-Stat) program. This webinar will introduce our second dataset – NCR-Stat:Caregiving Across the Life Course Survey developed by […]

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Fatherhood Focus Groups

If you are a father who does not have primary custody of their children, we’d like to hear your thoughts on a new program for fathers. You will be asked to participate in a 1-1.5 hour group discussion via Zoom and be eligible to receive a $25 Amazon gift card as compensation. To sign up […]

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Triple P – Stepping Stones

Parenting Classes for Families of Children with Disabilities Register at: https://go.wisc.edu/7qqa3v

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Wise Wisconsin Virtual Learning Series

You may find detailed descriptions of each session here as well as on the registration form.  Registration is required and participants will receive connection information the week prior to the first session.

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Early Care and Education Professionals Continuing Ed Hours

As part of our Fit and Healthy Kids partnership, we are offering once a month continuing education for early care and education (ECE) professionals. See below flyer.

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Parenting and Family Relationship Classes

Join educators from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension for parenting and family relationship classes and support. Discover the best of what science has to offer and choose what works for you! The below classes are offered virtually online. All classes are free or low cost.All times are listed in CST.

Statewide Families & Finances Programs

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