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Housing and Homebuyer
Programs provide information on finding and financing affordable housing, along with how to create healthy homes, including remodeling and repair issues to build stronger, safer homes.
Healthy Homes
Research has shown that housing conditions are connected to the health of families who live in the home. For example, mold, cockroach and dust mite pests, and chemicals may cause attacks in those who suffer from asthma or allergies. Learning and practicing a few simple principles for creating a healthy home can make big difference in your family's health, especially for children and the elderly who may spend up to 90% of their time inside.
Integrated Pest Management Videos
Learn to eliminate the pests that can affect your family's health in four short videos created for teaching childcare workers and other health or housing professionals.
- IPM for Childcare Workers: Healthy Homes Overview
- IPM for Childcare Workers: Cockroach Management
- IPM for Childcare Workers: Insect Pests
- IPM for Childcare Workers: Rodents
Home Buyer Education
Mississippi State University Extension Service Family Resource Management area agents offer a 4-hour Home Buyer Education Course that meets the requirements for the first time home buyer applicants applying for USDA Rural Development Loans. The cost of the program is $40 per individual or married couple. Complete the form and return as directed
on the form.
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