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Youth Development
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    Modeling Good Money Habits
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    Fraud and Scams Among Older Adults
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    Setting Goals for College Success
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    Cyberbullying on the Rise
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  • Barbour County Forestry Landowner Planning Committee Meeting
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    Take Advantage of the Back-to-School Tax Holiday

    Sending kids back to school affects the average family’s budget. The cost of items required for kids to prepare for and attend school can ...
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  • Lend an Ear: Summer Reading Challenge

    Join the Alabama Cooperative Extension System's Lend an Ear program as it partners with Alabama Governor Kay Ivey's Summer Reading Challenge...
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    A Look at America's Baby Boomers

    In 2026, the oldest baby boomers are turning 80 years old. Baby boomers are individuals born between 1946 and 1964. According to the United ...
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    The Challenges and Benefits of Kinship Guardianship

    What happens when parents are unable to care for their children? Many enter foster care or adoption systems, but there is another form of gu...
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  • older adults exercising

    Older Americans Month: Champion Your Health

    Established in 1963, Older Americans Month (OAM) is observed in May. The Administration for Community Living, a federal agency, leads the mo...
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    Virginia Caples Lifelong Learning Institute

    VCLLI Courses & Activities The Virginia Caples Lifelong Learning Institute (VCLLI) offers year-round activities—such as in-person or ...
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    Go the Distance for Heart Health

    While February is heart awareness month, there are heroes in our neighborhoods who go the distance for heart health throughout the year. Au...
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  • Three Black teenagers leaned up against a cement wall and looking up toward the sun with their eyes closed.

    Beyond Resilience: Helping Youth Thrive in High-Stress Environments

    Youth today face unprecedented stressors from academic pressure, social comparison, economic uncertainty, community trauma, and family disru...
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  • A woman's hands holding a Christmas ornament and a hot glue gun with a wreath in the background.

    Upcycling After the Holiday Season

    Recycling is a sustainable, eco-friendly practice that benefits individuals, families, businesses, and communities. By extending the life an...
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    Holiday Survival Tips for Older Adults

    The holiday season is a joyful time for many. It's a season filled with festive gatherings, good food, and the exchange of gifts. However, f...
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