Child Care & Education
For information on the following programs and to find out if they are offered in your county, contact your local Purdue Extension office.
Programs
ACT Against Violence
The ACT (Adults and Children Together) Against Violence program trains parents, teachers, and caregivers of young children (ages 0-8) to prevent violence through better understanding of child development, anger management, social problem-solving, and violence and media. More
Child Care
The Department of Child Development and Family Studies operates two children's programs that serve children from 6 weeks to 5 years. They provide student teaching experiences for Purdue students, fulfill a need in the community for high quality early education and child care, and support child development research. More
Child Care Culinary Workshop
Program provides training to child care foodservice staff on planning and preparing meals and snacks that comply with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPyramid. More
Infant-Toddler Specialists of Indiana
Provides resources for the education and care of infants, toddlers, and families in Indiana. Professionals who work with infants and toddlers have access to training and conferences, the latest research concerning infants and toddlers, and the opportunity to network with other professionals. More
Provider-Parent Partnerships
Provides information to help child care providers and parents to work together to give better support to children as they grow and develop. More
Purple Wagon
Provides information, activities, and resources for helping parents and educators talk to children about terrorism and political violence and ways to help them cope with their fears and sadness. Also includes information and resources for the media. More
Raising Healthy Eaters
Geared for parents and providers of children ages 2-5, classes include activities, food preparation, and discussion focusing on nutrition, eating behaviors, and parenting. More
Publications and Online Resources
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