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My family is needing resources for...
- It is hard to focus on getting future needs met when all of your energy is going towards keeping your family safe and fed.
- If you have had a recent job change or are just trying to proactively plan for the future, chances are you will need to make some difficult decisions related to your family’s finances.
Experiencing Tough Times Now
Avoiding Future Tough Times
- Stress can be overwhelming in tough times. Learn strategies that can help you cope and overcome it.
- These tough times have been especially hard on farm families.
- Even if resources were “stable” before, families often need new or additional resources following a disaster.
Dealing with Stress
Farm Families
Disaster Recovery
Featured Resources
Disaster Recovery: Children
Resources to help children cope with disasters, like the tornado in Oklahoma. More
Disaster Toolkit Wins National Award
Recovery After Disaster: The Family Financial Toolkit helps families when they need it.
Offerings for People who Receive Public Assistance
Online and in-person classes for job/life skills.
Dealing with Stress
Online workshops help you identify and battle stress. For those in agriculture or anyone experiencing stress.




