more... > Parishes > Lincoln > Family & Consumer Sciences > Income tax changes increase refunds People are filing their 2008 income tax returns earlier this year, according to the Internal Revenue Service. Early filing statistics also show that the average individual refund is up. Reasons for larger refunds may include benefits from tax breaks such as the first-time homebuyer credit. If you haven’t filed yet, there is still time. March 2009 - August 2009 Class Schedule [Image: Child care, Ruston. Class, Registration, Form] You can download the registration form and the class schedule here. October 2008 - March 2009 [Image: Child Care Provider Louisiana] Here you can download the schedule and the registration form for the classes. January - February 2009 Parenting Class Schedule [Image: Office of Community Services] You can look up your Parish OFS Class schedule here.  more articles... You will survive financially hard times [Image: finacial crisis] You’re not alone if you’re experiencing financial pain during these tough times. The number of people claiming unemployment benefits has reached a record number, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Dozens of big businesses have announced massive layoffs. Some workers are keeping their jobs but finding their salaries cut. Retirees watch while their nest eggs dwindle in value. Living Well Newsletter [Image: Living Well Newsletter] A quarterly newsletter from the LSU AgCenter's Family and Consumer Sciences Division. Be Child Care Aware! Quality Caregiver Makes Difference; Know What To Look For [Image: kid with caregiver] A quality caregiver makes all the difference during the early years of a child’s development, so parents need to look for indications of quality when entrusting their children to others, says LSU AgCenter specialist Dr. Becky White. Asthma: Bad News and Good News Asthma is a disease that makes it difficult to breathe during an attack. Asthma attacks are set off by triggers,which are different for different people.