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Mary Jo Katras

@mkatras

Program Leader, Center for Family Development, University of Minnesota Extension

Joined December 2012
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Our 2023 monthly newsletters will highlight success stories from each state in the north central region. For February: @ILextension Mental Health First Aid and Youth Mental Health First Aid - 148 adults trained who are positively impacting others: emails.illinois.edu/newslett…
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U of MN Extension@UMNExt6 Oct 2022
Congratulations to Extension's I Can Prevent Diabetes team, honored tonight for their oustanding commitment to #health, especially among Latino community. We're #UMNProud @dglobe
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U of MN Extension@UMNExt6 Oct 2022
Congratulations, Parents Forever team, honored tonight for 25 years in research-based programming for parents raising kids separately. We're #UMNProud.
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Family Social Sci.@UMNFSoS9 Sep 2022
Miguel Quiñones, a first year #phd student, leads a @UMNExt webinar on tandas - lending circles used in many Mexican and Mexican American communities on 9/21. Learn more: bit.ly/3xbLRq6 #lending #financialinclusion #UMNProud
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Susanne Hinrichs@shazam11029 Aug 2022
Sharon Powell, ⁦@UMNExt⁩ educator, will talk with ⁦@AngelaDavis at ⁦@MPRnews⁩ today at 9 am CST. MPR⁩ Managing your finances as debt and prices soar | MPR News mprnews.org/episode/2022/08/…
Managing your finances as debt and prices soar

Managing your finances as debt and prices soar

Credit card debt in the U.S. has spiked as prices for nearly everything have increased. Guest host Chris Farrell talks with two personal finance experts about managing your money.

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What a surprise to see my @UMNExt colleagues @HopkinsWJH Get Your Stuff Days! Thanks for supporting our #Hopkins kids, parents, and community! Makes me so #UMNProud!
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Honored to celebrate @lorihend 33 years with Extension! Congratulations!! @shazam110 @SCroymans @pdolson01 @UMNExtFD – at Chisholm, MN
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Angela Davis@AngelaDavisMPR6 Apr 2022
Thursday morning at 9 @MPRnews I’ll talk with two educators about the importance of financial literacy early in life & how it can help reduce racial wealth gaps. Guests: @mceetweets & @UMNExtFD. Who taught you about money management? Call 651-227-6000. mprnews.org/episode/2022/04/… – at St Paul, MN
How financial literacy can help reduce racial wealth gaps

How financial literacy can help reduce racial wealth gaps

Minnesota doesn’t require that students take a stand-alone course on personal finance before graduating from high school. But more states are beginning to mandate them. MPR News host Angela Davis...

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UMN Pharmacy@UMN_Pharmacy1 Dec 2021
With drug overdoses skyrocketing, @UMNExt and @UMN_Pharmacy partner in rural Minnesota to reduce harms. Read more: extension.umn.edu/family-new…
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U of MN Extension@UMNExt5 Oct 2021
“We walk hand in hand with our #community members to do this work.” We're #UMNProud to help Minnesotans create support for #recovery after addiction. minnpost.com/mental-health-a…
How a U of M Extension program is guiding community-based addiction recovery efforts in Greater...

How a U of M Extension program is guiding community-based addiction recovery efforts in Greater...

"Changemakers" retreats grew from community forums focused on the region’s addiction crisis and led by the U of M Extension’s Center for Community Vitality. 

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"The unique role @UMNExt plays in our state, combined with their historical mission of building a better future using science-based knowledge and training, offers enormous potential for collaboration with the health sciences." - VP Jakub Tolar ➡️ ow.ly/fI7f50FGgVq
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A conversation on community outreach with VP Jakub Tolar and Mary Jo Katras, PhD, program leader for the @UMNExt Center for Family Development. ➡️ ow.ly/CNok50FGi8l
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Need #farmstress resources or services in the Midwest? Check out farmstress.org. #AgTwitter #MentalHealth #mentalhealthawareness
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Mental health conditions can affect anyone. Some risk factors include a family history of mental illness, stressful experiences (situation such as financial strain), or an ongoing medical problem due to injury or illness. #TheMoreYouKnow #mentalhealthawareness #farmstress
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Do you know the signs and symptoms of stress? Illinois Extension describes the physical, mental, and emotional symptoms of stress here. ow.ly/sWpi50EHWO1 #AgTwitter #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #farmstress
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Visit farmstress.org for stress management and mental health resources in the Midwest.
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The North Central Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Center is a 12-state collaborative that will create and expand stress management and mental health resources and services to agricultural producers and stakeholders in the North Central region. aces.illinois.edu/news/u-i-r…
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In a digital world, young people have different opportunities and decisions to make, many involve $money$. These #FinCapMN webinars via @UMNExt focus on helping children and youth become wise financial consumers. Financial skills for parents and families ow.ly/Ts8V50EkOw0
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#FinCapMN tips for Minnesotans: Start ‘em young. It is never too early to learn financial skills. See resources from the UofM Extension for Youth & Money ow.ly/lmtL50Ejc0b #NFCM2021
Youth and money

Youth and money

It's essential that young people know how to make the most use of their resources.

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It's official! The governor has proclaimed April to be Financial Capability Month in Minnesota! Thank you @GovTimWalz and @LtGovFlanagan #OneMinnesota Find more #FinCapMN info: ow.ly/p3Gg50EkJaQ Bonus, April is also Nat'l Financial Capability Month #NFCM2021
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