Cornell Cooperative Extension

Tompkins County
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Family, in all its diverse forms, is the heart and backbone of a healthy society.

Family

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Family, in all its diverse forms, is the heart and backbone of a healthy society. Our mission is to improve the well-being of the family through strength-based programs that educate, influence public policy, and help. families put evidence-based information to work in their lives. In addition to a variety of workshops for parents and caregivers, we also offer resources specifically developed for parenting educators, professional training opportunities for individuals who support families, and internships for students in the human services field of study

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Coalition for Families

Join us on Thurs. Nov 21 from 10-12pm, at TCPL, on the topic "Community Overdose Prevention Education" presented by Jessica Sorbello, LCSW, Project COPE. Register today!

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Youth Game Club

A monthly meetup for ages 7+, in-person at CCE Tompkins County. Bring your favorite game to our next meeting, Saturday December 7, 10am-12pm. Register online today

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Tompkins Families: Stronger Together, Social-Emotional Competency

Free dinner and family fun, crafts, activities and an opportunity to connect w/other families at 4pm on Sat, Dec 14

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Parents Apart

Parents Apart® is taught by professionals to help parents who want to help their child(ren) adjust to their separation/divorce. Details here.

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Contact

Anna Steinkraus
Family & Community Development Program Coordinator
ams69@cornell.edu
(607) 272-2292 ext. 145

Last updated November 6, 2024

Family

2024 Advisory Committee

Family & Community Development Program
* = representative to the Board

Sue Chaffee
Tibor Janosi*
Kathy Lind
Katy Pearce
Susan Perkins
Margo Polikoff
Jude Rose

All Families Have Strengths!

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We welcome diverse families at all CCE-Tompkins' programs!

Family Resource Directory

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Find listings of local, state and national groups and services that can support you and your family in the Family Resource Directory (2024). 

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2023 Annual Report

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Read about our Parenting Programs in the 2023 Annual Report!

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