The University of Missouri Extension out of Chillicothe donated several books focusing on relatives raising children and family.
Parents or relatives can use these books to start some important conversations with their loved ones about potential living situations. The four books donated were: "Uncle Daddy" by Ralph Fletcher, "The Adventures of Nana Cat and Her Children ‘Moving In’" and "The Adventures of Nana Cat and Her Children ‘Someone New’" by Maureen Catherine, "The Family Book" by Todd Parr and "Nana’s Getting Married" by Heather Hartt-Sussman. The books were purchased by the University of Missouri Extension with funds from the Brookdale Grant for Relatives as Parents Program and the Relatives as Parents University of Missouri Mini-Grant. Rebecca Simpson, Daviess County program director; Jessica Trussell, human development and family studies specialist; Jan Johnson, library director; Jayla Smith, Daviess County Extension Council president; Tim Baker, northwest region horticulture specialist. [Staff Photo/TLH]
