Families & Finances

Families and Finances

Working with local leaders to create strong communities by building community skills, tools, and resources to promote financial security and positive family relationships. Working together to help solve the state’s most pressing housing, financial and parenting education needs. Enhancing access to housing, financial education, family relationships, and parenting.

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Program Highlight:

Scam Prevention Class

Bob Wiegel, Human Development & Relationships Educator for Green and Lafayette Counties, provided a Scam Prevention class for community members in May 2026.

Participants learned about common scams and how to recognize them, tips for how to respond if you suspect a scam, and discussed real-life scenarios.

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Interested in a Scam Prevention course for your group or in your area? Contact Bob Wiegel at bob.wiegel@wisc.edu or at 608-482-0620.

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Financial Education Classes: Meet your financial goals through these non-biased classes provided by experienced Extension educators. January – March 2026 Virtual Classes.

Money Matters LIVE 2026: Attend Classes in this FREE monthly online series to improve your financial wellness!

Encouraging Financial Conversations: Encouraging Financial Conversations is a program designed for case managers, social workers, and other frontline staff to help empower clients to achieve their financial goals and manage their money.

Focus on Fathers: Looking to build a stronger bond with your child and connect with other parents?
Focus on Fathers is a free, online parenting series designed especially for dads and open to everyone. Join anytime! This series offers something valuable for everyone.

Raising Wisconsin’s Children Conference: Registration is now open for the Raising Wisconsin’s Children Conference, hosted by UW-Madison Extension! This year’s theme is Helping Children Thrive When Life Gets Tough. Join us for an online, day-long conference, free of charge!

Statewide Families & Finances Resources

Parenting & Relationships

Providing a source of well-researched, quality information about families and relationships

Life Span

Guiding people through experiences throughout their lifespan, across health and developmental states, through caregiving, and through intergenerational changes

Financial Education

Helping families and individuals across the state achieve financial well being

Bob Wiegel

Human Development and Relationships Educator
Email: bob.wiegel@wisc.edu
Phone: 608-482-0620