Better Kid Care 

The Better Kid Care Program works to develop quality child care programs in our Michigan communities through education, training, and mentoring.

The Breastfeeding Initiative is recognized as the best source of nutrition for infants. The lowest rates of breastfeeding in Michigan are found among the WIC eligible population, the very group whose infants are at the highest risk of poor health and development.

Building Strong Families

In 1989, the Extension Home Economics Program developed a comprehensive parenting program called "Building Strong Families: Parenting Young Children." "Building Strong Families" is designed to deliver parenting information to limited-resource parents of children aged 0 to 3 in small groups or one-on-one.

Caring For My Family

The mission of Caring for My Family is to teach, encourage and support families and those who work with them to promote the formation of helathy families and the positive involvement of fathers.   The project strategies focus on the development of practical knowledge and skills about decision-making that help participants form and sustain healthy family relationships.

Financial & Housing Matters

The Financial Literacy and Housing program at Michigan State University Extension is dedicated to: “Helping people improve their lives through an educational process that applies knowledge to critical needs, issues, and opportunities.”

This website is designed to assist individuals and families in gaining understanding in basic financial management and housing related topics through web-based resources and educational tools.