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Family & Consumer Sciences

Family and Consumer Sciences programs improve the quality of life for individuals, families and communities. Our educational programs support economic self-sufficiency, family stability and encourage healthy life styles.

Housing & Structures

Educating citizens on buying, rehabilitating, repairing and maintaining safe, affordable housing.

Contact: (vacant)


Child Development

Educating parents and child care providers to increase the quality, availability and accessibility of child care services. Teaching parents and child care providers how to develop supportive relationships with children.

Contact: Novella J. Ruffin, Extension Specialist


Human Health

Promoting healthy lifestyles among children, adolescents, adults and senior citizens with a focus on nutrition, chronic diseases, sexually-transmitted diseases, HIV/AIDS and childhood obesity.

Contact: Debra S. Jones, Extension Specialist


 

Family Management

Helping families attain economic security by teaching current and potential entrepreneur’s business success skills.

Contact: Dr. Mabel Edlow, Extension Specialist