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Washburn County is hiring a Natural Resources Educator

Washburn and Burnett County Community Youth Development Educator Job Posting

Interested in being an Community Youth Development Educator for Washburn and Burnett Counties and joining the Extension-University of Wisconsin-Madison team. Community Youth Development Intentionally connects young people with community-based organizations, including schools, colleges, universities, local government and nonprofits. (https://youth.extension.wisc.edu/) Please click on the link below to get information regarding the job description and required qualifications. […]

WeCOPE at the Spooner Senior Center starts soon reserve your spot!

The WeCOPE (Connecting with Our Positive Emotions) course is a research and evidence-based program from the work of Dr. Judy Moskowitz at Northwestern University. This program is designed to teach 11 self-care and healthy coping skills to participants over the course of 6-7; 1-hour weekly sessions. These skills have been shown to help adults cope […]

Free Positive Parenting Program (Triple P)

FREE Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) Virtual Seminars and Discussion groups for parents and caregivers of children 0-12! (Flyer below) Children don’t come with instructions, and sometimes parents can be at a loss as to how to manage challenging behavior. Being a parent is not always easy. The Positive Parenting Program is a great opportunity for […]

Relatives as Parents Group

Are you raising a relative child? We would love to welcome you to our Relatives as Parents group. This program is a partnership with Lakeland Family Resources Center and Extension Washburn County. Each month we provide a FREE breakfast meeting with a new topic and an opportunity to connect and support each other. Currently these […]

2022 Parents Forever Class Schedule

Upcoming Parents Forever classes are being offered via Zoom. The fee is $20 which includes a Parent Handbook. All classes will be held from 6-9 p.m. The next class dates are: September 19th, 2022 November 14th, 2022 January 23rd, 2023 March 20th, 2023 May 22, 2023 Parents Forever courses meet the requirement for county divorce […]

Badger Talks Live…Bringing the UW to You!

Join us for Badger Talks LIVE… a Facebook Live series intended to pleasantly distract, help you cope and stay engaged during these challenging times. This virtual talk will take place on the UW Connects Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/UWConnects/live Badger Talks features over 350 UW- Madison faculty and staff who are available to give talks virtually around Wisconsin. We […]

Financial Resources to Help Get Through COVID-19 – Managing Your Personal Finances in Tough Times

The coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is impacting households, communities, and businesses. A new national survey shows that 1 in 5 households in the US have already had their income cut or stopped altogether. Click here for frequently asked questions that highlight some common financial challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The answer […]