Families

For information on the following programs and to find out if they are offered in your county, contact your local Purdue Extension office. 

Programs

Caring for an Older Relative
This program explores the demographics of aging, the changing nutritional needs of older adults, signs that indicate an elderly relative is unable to live independently, and the challenges that can be experienced by the caregiver. 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

Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Targeted to limited-resource households with pregnant women and pre-teen children. Through hands-on learning, participants learn the skills and motivation needed to choose and prepare healthy and safe meals for their families. Available in 14 Indiana counties. More

Family Impact Seminar
The seminars provide state-of-the-art research on current family issues for state legislators and their aides, governor's office staff, state agency representatives, educators, and service providers. More

Family Nutrition Program
Available to food stamp recipients in 53 Indiana counties. Through programs in homes and community settings, participants develop the knowledge and skills in nutrition, meal planning, food purchasing, and food preparation and safety. More

Fun with Food
Provides educational activities to help children, parents, and educators discover good nutrition together. More

Have A Healthy Baby
Prenatal nutrition education program consisting of six lessons that emphasize nutrition and lifestyle choices — smoking, drinking, and drugs. The program is research-based and taught by trained, caring professionals. More

Individual, Couple, and Family Therapy Clinic
The Individual, Couple, and Family Therapy Clinic is part of the doctoral training program in marriage and family therapy. Services are provided to individuals, couples, and families having personal or family problems. More

Promoting Family Meals
Provides resources for family meal promotion. 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

Publications and Online Resources

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