University of Wisconsin-Extension Human Development Institute

10/21/2026

How can we help tweens and teens build healthy relationships with technology?

Join us TOMORROW (10/22) for a free, virtual parenting class exploring what research tells us about screens and social media, with practical strategies for navigating technology as a family.

📅 Thursday, October 22
🕐 1 - 2 PM | Virtual via Zoom

Learn more and register: https://go.wisc.edu/52te9q

10/14/2026

⚠️ Last day to register!

Looking for more support in navigating financial conversations? This booster session is for you!

Join Navigating Public Support Changes with Your Clients Encouraging Financial Conversations booster session and gain practical strategies for supporting clients navigate new public benefits requirements.

🗓️ Session Time: October 15: 1-2:30 p.m.
🔗 Register now (before it closes!): go.wisc.edu/o5651z

🚀 Don’t miss your chance — sign up today and best support your clients!

10/09/2026

⏰2026 Fathers In Focus Conference is Right Around the Corner!

💬 What happens when hundreds of men come together to connect, learn, and grow?

Hear from our keynote speaker, Mike de la Rocha, as he shares what excites him most about this year's conference: creating a community where men can support one another, grow together, and become better fathers, partners, and people.

It's almost time! THIS SATURDAY, join us for the annual Fathers in Focus Conference, bringing together fathers, coaches, mentors, and community members from across Wisconsin to connect, share experiences, and strengthen their roles in families and communities.

📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
📍 Madison College – Truax Campus, Madison, WI
🎟️ FREE to attend!

At this FREE conference, you can enjoy everything from inspiring speakers and meaningful conversations to engaging panel discussions, our Dad Joke Competition 🎤, and even great food, and good vibes. There's something for everyone 🙌

🔗 Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of the Man Cave and celebrate fatherhood! Register today: https://go.wisc.edu/fathers

Know someone who might be interested? Share this post and invite them to join us! 💙

10/08/2026

⏳ One week left to register!

Want to feel more confident helping clients navigate new public benefits requirements?

Grasp this opportunity to join UW–Extension's Encouraging Financial Conversations (EFC) Booster Session this October!

💪 Navigating Public Support Changes with Your Clients: Learn practical tips to strengthen your confidence when working with clients on meeting new requirements for public benefits.

⏰ Session Time: October 15: 1-2:30 p.m.
🔗 Follow this link to register! https://forms.gle/KfY5SYHdpcNicWkH6

✅ Register today and strengthen your confidence in supporting your clients with practical financial strategies!

10/05/2026

‼️ Last day to register before the program starts!

Want to feel more confident talking about money with the people you serve? 💬 💰 Encouraging Financial Conversations (EFC) is a 6-week virtual training designed for case managers, social workers, and other helping professionals to build practical skills for supporting clients and their financial goals.

✨ Bonus: Approved to earn 6 NASW continuing education hours by attending all six sessions and completing the evaluation survey!

📅 Oct. 6–Nov. 10 | Tuesdays
🕙 10:00–11:00 a.m. CT
💻 Online

🔗 Save your spot today: go.wisc.edu/tln06k
Learn more: go.wisc.edu/a70vv7

Grasp the last chance to register before it’s too late!

10/01/2026

⚠️ The program starts in less than a week!
If you are a case manager, social worker or other frontline staff looking for effective financial tips to help your clients, this program is designed for you! 💵

Encouraging Financial Conversations (EFC) is a program designed for helping professionals to help empower clients to achieve their financial goals and manage their money. Join us for this 6-session long online program to solve your clients real financial struggles.

🌟 This course is approved by the NASW Wisconsin Chapter for 6 continuing education hours. To earn the hours, participants must attend all six sessions and complete the evaluation survey.

Time and date:
🗓️ Oct.6 - Nov.10, Tuesdays
⏰ 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. CT
💻 Virtual

🔗 Register before it’s too late: go.wisc.edu/tln06k
Looking for more information? Visit our EFC website: go.wisc.edu/a70vv7

All are welcome to attend!

09/28/2026

📖 Are you a helping professional aiming to have supportive and successful financial conversations with your clients? 💰

Then this training program is here to help you!

Encouraging Financial Conversations (EFC) is a virtual professional training program offered by UW-Madison Division of Extension each year to support your work with clients. The program includes six weekly online sessions and is open to all! Whether you are a case manager, social worker or other frontline staff, you will walk away with practical tips to help empower your clients to achieve their financial goals and manage their finances.

🌟 This course has been approved by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Wisconsin Chapter, for six continuing education hours for social workers. To earn these NASW continuing education hours, attend all 6 sessions and complete the evaluation survey.

⏰ Join us on:
Oct.6 - Nov.10, Tuesdays
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. CT
Held virtual

🔗 Follow the link to register today: go.wisc.edu/tln06k
Visit the EFC website for more information: go.wisc.edu/a70vv7

Get ready to learn practical financial tips that can help you and your clients achieve financial success!

09/25/2026

💼 Want to feel more confident helping your clients facing new public benefits requirements?

The UW-Extension is launching another new EFC Booster Session in October: Navigating Public Support Changes with Your Clients.

This session is designed to help professionals like you and anyone interested in building stronger, more meaningful conversations around money. In this session, you’ll learn practical tips to strengthen your confidence when working with clients on meeting new requirements for public benefits.

⏰ Session Time: October 15: 1-2:30 p.m.

🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/KfY5SYHdpcNicWkH6
Take the next step in supporting your clients through public benefits changes!

09/23/2026

09/22/2026

2026 Fathers In Focus Conference is calling ☎️❗️

Join us on Oct. 10 to hear from our keynote speaker, Mike de la Rocha, a USA Today bestselling author. In his keynote, “Sacred Lessons in Fatherhood: Healing the Wounds We Carry,” Mike will explore how fatherhood can create opportunities for healing and connection across generations.

📅 October 10, 2026
📍 Madison College, Truax Campus
🔗 Register today: go.wisc.edu/fathers

Registration closes on Oct 9th!