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Programs - Family and Consumer Sciences
Listed below are programs offered through the
Wayne County Extension. For more detailed information
about the program contact the person listed with the program or the
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What We Do
Contact: Cindy Duren, Extension Agent
Families are the focus of educational programs delivered by Extension Home Economics faculty across the state of Tennessee.
Vision:
Our vision is "healthy, responsible, productive individuals, families and communities."
Mission:
Our mission is to "strengthen families, individuals and communities through education."
Education is vital to our mission. As an integral part of The University of Tennessee and the Land-Grant System, Extension is the vital link in delivering current, research-based education to your home and your community.
Family and Consumer Science programs are available to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion or veteran status. Eduational programs are delivered through classes, workshops, mass media, newsletters, public meetings and computer applications.
Extension Family and Consumer Science educational programs are delivered to people of all ages. Life skills are developed in health, nutrition, financial management, parenting, personal development, leadership and numerous other project areas.
We have a partnership with the Tennessee Association for Family and Community Education to develop leadership skills and provide individuals and families with up-to-date educational programs addressing critical issues.
Programs are targeted to families and individuals such as: working poor, young parents, working families, elderly, young children, and food stamp recipients.
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Family & Community Education Clubs (FCE)
Contact: Cindy Duren, Extension Agent
"Learning together is better"
Ever wonder if the things you read are true? FCE provides research based information through the University of Tennessee Extension Service. Experience learning with friends as you share what you know at hands-on workshops and monthly meetings. Programs are provided in all family and consumer sciences areas, i.e. family economics, family life, environmental education, food safety, nutrition, health, housing, aging, and stress management.
Wayne County has 10 FCE clubs that meet monthly. Call 722-3229 for more information.
To Lead...
Leadership development is a focus for FCE. Through shared opportunities, you can learn skills helpful in bringing growth to your community, church, local government, and family. FCE offers learning opportunities as officers and program leaders on the local club level and the county level.
To Grow and Share...
Each year FCE provides the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of families in your community. Community service is the cornerstone for FCE clubs. Projects vary from club to club as they work to meet the needs of the local community.
Check out our "Calendar of Events" section to find out about upcoming events, meetings, and seminars.
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Parenting Apart Effective Co-Parenting
Contact: Cindy Duren, Extension Agent
The University of Tennessee Wayne County Extension Service will be teaching the Parenting Apart, Effective Co-Parenting classes for the Wayne County Chancery Court System. This is an educational program for divorcing parents that is court mandated.
See our "Calendar of Events" for dates these classes will be offered.
The classes are conducted at the Extension office in Waynesboro. Call for more information and to register.
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First Steps
Contact: Cindy Duren, Extension Agent
This is program is the state mandated child care inservice training for newly hired child care workers. It is available at the Wayne County Extension Office. Call us for more information.
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