Family and Consumer Sciences
The following programs are offered - please click on the title for details:
Family and Community Sciences programs provide informal educational opportunities to individuals and families in the areas of family and human development, management, housing and consumer education and nutrition and wellness. Through the adoption and application of new attitudes, skills and aspirations, the quality of individual, family, and community life is improved. Many of our programs are developed and delivered with the assistance of volunteer expertise to ultimately meet the needs and priority issues of citizens of James City County. Five specific goals are addressed:
- To provide education from numerous disciplines addressing societal issues of concern to individuals and families;
- To assist communities in analyzing the status of families and identifying appropriate community action to meet the needs of families;
- To train volunteers and program assistants to assist the Family and Consumer Sciences program;
- To motivate people to become involved in community issues and to develop leadership potential in those people;
- To collaborate with other Extension program areas, and form partnerships with other agencies, community organizations, and educational groups.
For more information on the following Educational Program and Resources, click below.
SCNEP Program - Smart Choices Nutrition Education Program (SCNEP) is a nutrition program for persons receiving food stamps and/or eligible for food stamps providing education to help families and individuals understand how to best manage their food resources, maintain their personal health and to reduce food related risks.
National Center for Home Food Preservation
This website offers a wide variety of information on food preservation, including canning, freezing, drying, curing, smoking, fermenting, pickling, and storing. There are also seasonal tips, publications, and search capabilities.
Parenting the First Year – A newsletter for new parents
Because babies don't come with instruction manuals, Extension offers this newsletter with practical parenting information. Each month the section "How Baby is Changing" gives insight into what to expect and gives suggestions for a variety of situations. Ideas for games, toys, exercises and positive parenting skills are shared as well as information regarding health and safety issues, toy selection, nutrition and others.
Parenting the Second and Third Year
Being a parent gets more exciting as your toddler learns to talk, play with you and others, and make decisions. Your toddler' s curiosity will delight you, as well as frustrate and tire you. Here's an opportunity to receive a series of monthly newsletters on the latest information on child development, child guidance, language development, children and television, nutrition, health, safety child care, taking care of your self and much more.
It is an informal personal study course that provides tools for guiding and nurturing children from early childhood through adolescence.
"Responsive Discipline" is a free online course for parents of children of any age. The 9 lessons allow you to complete them at your own pace. The program was developed by Chuck Smith, Extension Specialist from Kansas State University. For additional information as you complete the course contact Doris Heath . Click here to Register for the Online Course.
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