Extension Resources from Other States

  • Spend Smart. Eat Smart. 
    •       Interactive site from Iowa.
       Includes lessons addressing Planning to Shop, Shopping the Store, and Preparing meals.  Includes a recipe and food demo video for the month.

  • Human Nutrition (PDF) 
    •       Great resource for senior congregate meal site programs - "Eat Better & Move More, Part 2" 
       Found under "Resources" near bottom of the page (Click on See all..." under "Resources" for many other programs).

  • Financial Security 
    •       Includes some programs that are appropriate for BLT audiences (some in Spanish).

  • Family Economics News 
    •       In July/August 2008 Issue - under Resources - Hispanic America Saves
       National campaign to encourage individuals in Hispanic communities to save money and build wealth.
       These free materials contain information for consumers on whether to buy, how to buy, and how to finance cars; they are in English and Spanish (here are a couple of addresses)
       http://americasaves.org/national
       http://americasaves.org/strategies/auto/Bilingual Car Materials.asp

  • Health 
    •       "Media-Smart Youth: Eat, Think and Be Active!" - 10 lesson series to help youth learn about media and their connection to health, nutrition, and physical activity - targeting ages 11-13.
       Might serve as a resource for 4-H F&N project leader. All materials are available in the Facilitator's Guide and can be downloaded at this site.

  • Parenting/Caregiving 
    •       Child Caregiver Resources from Penn State - information for caregivers and parents.
       Includes some daycare activities and lunch/snack ideas.

  • Extension Parenting Education Source

  • Housing and Indoor Environments

  • Rural and Community Development

  • Multiple Language Materials

  • Loving Your Family, Feeding Their Future 
    •       Nutrition Education for limited income audiences SNAP-ED.

  • Food Safety - Kansas State
  • Food Safety Fact Sheets
  • PowerPay 
    •       A system designed to help people eliminate debt in the fastest possible way.

  • Helping Moms and Kids Make Healthier Food Choices Guidebook (PDF) 
    •       This guide presents core nutrition messages and supporting content (bulleted tips, recipes, stories) designed specifically for low-income mothers and children participating in Federal nutrition assistance programs.