Programs in Gillespie County

Family & Community Health:

Please call the Gillespie County Extension Office if you have any questions at 830-997-3452.

Child Safety Seats

The Gillespie County Extension Office offers free child safety seat inspections.  Please call or come by our office to set up an appointment with a county agent for a car seat inspection.  If at all possible, the child must be present at the appointment to ensure that the seat is fitted and installed correctly.

• Texas Department of Public Safety – Child Passenger Safety Information
• New Booster Seat Law Clarified
• Child Safety Seat Recall List

COVID has changed how Agents can inspect your child’s car seat.

Would Your Child‘s Car Seat Pass Inspection?  –  September 20-26 is National Child Passenger Safety Week

Child Care Courses

The Texas A&M Agrilife Extension offers many online child care courses.  You can access their website by clicking here.

• A Glance at Child Growth and Development (pdf)
• Facts about Raising Children (pdf)
• Ways to Help Children Learn (pdf)
• Texas Department of Family & Protective Services
• Zero To Three Organization
  

Families

• Setting a Budget (pdf)
• Managing a Family Budget (pdf)
• The Value of Paying Creditors (pdf)
• The Importance of Saving Money (pdf)
• Preparing for the Unexpected (pdf)

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