Welcome to the Western Region
Family and Consumer Sciences
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Who Are We
We are
an integral part of The University of Tennessee and the University of
Tennessee Extension. Our county educators develop and deliver
science-based educational programs that address issues of importance to
Tennesseans. Our programs currently focus on the following subject areas:
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Health
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Nutrition and Food Safety |
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Family Economics |
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Human
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Mission Statement
To
strengthen individuals, families, 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. Extension Family and Consumer Sciences programs are
available in thirty Western Region counties to all persons regardless of
race, color, age, national origin, sex or disability. Educational
programs are delivered through classes, workshops, mass media,
newsletters, public meetings and computer applications. Extension
Family and Consumer Sciences educational programs are delivered to
people of all ages. Through our work with 4-H and other youth,
life skills are developed in health, nutrition, financial
management, 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. County
Family and Consumer Sciences programs within the region address local needs and issues
of the county residents, organizations, agencies, etc. Our
educational programs are targeted to families and individuals who
need us most, such as:
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Working Poor
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Young Parents
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Working Families
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Youth
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Elderly
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Young Children
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Food Stamp Recipients
Cultural Skills Day Conference
2008
Application For 2008 Cultural
Skills Day Conference Instructors
Family Community Educators (FCE)
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