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

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Home & Family

This section of our website includes information and resources on topics related to parenting education and to the physical aspects of housing, including indoor air quality.

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Homemade Cleansers

Learn how to make your own cleaning products to not only save money but to also help the environment and your home.

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Good Drinks

What you drink is as important as what you eat. Many beverages contain added sugars and few nutrients. Here are 10 Tips to help you make better drink choices.

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Why Read to Your Child?

Research shows that reading to young children stimulates brain development, lays the foundations for language and literacy, and prepares children for academic success.

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Changing Fresh Kids

Today, many parents are struggling to find non-violent, positive ways to communicate with their children. Here are some suggestions that may help.

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Last updated February 6, 2019

Home & Family

2019 Advisory Committee

Melanie Defayette- Co-Chair
Greg Gaul- Chair
Heather Gauthier
Nancy Zukowski
Chris Mullen
Tammy Neurether
Jane Owens- Secretary
Tara Palmer
Donna Sorrell
KayLeigh Raville, R.D.N, CLC

Clinton County Community Health Improvement Plan

CHIP_2016-2017_-_Final_(002).pdf

Clinton County Health Assessment

2017_Clinton_County_CHA_(003).pdf

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