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University of Maine Cooperative Extension
5741 Libby Hall
Orono, ME 04469-5741
(207) 581-3188
1-800-287-0274 (in Maine)
TDD: 1-800-287-8957 (in Maine)
FAX: (207) 581-1387
E-Mail: www-questions@umext.maine.edu
Child and Family Development
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Our child and family experts provide

  • education for parents and others who care for children

  • education and home visiting support for teen parents

  • learn-by-doing programs where youth learn leadership, citizenship, and life skills

  • programs to help young people understand gender socialization and equity issues

Strong, healthy families are the foundation of our communities. Strong family relationships are based on recognizing and building family strengths, understanding family diversity and family development, learning effective ways to manage individual and family stress, and creating safe and healthy environments for all adults and children. At the foundation of strong, healthy families is a core understanding of relationship and family process skills, the ability to care for and nurture self and others, and critical parenting practices.

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