Consumer & Family Science - Bartholomew County
CONSUMER & FAMILY SCIENCE
Mission
Consumer and Family Sciences Extension provides informal educational programs that increase knowledge, influence attitudes, teach skills, and inspire aspirations. Through the adoption and application of these practices, the quality of individual, family, and community life is improved. Consumer and Family Sciences Extension is a part of the mission of the College of Consumer and Family Sciences at Purdue University and the Purdue Extension Service .
Objectives
To achieve our mission, the Extension Consumer and Family Sciences program area will:
- Provide education from numerous disciplines addressing societal issues of concern to individuals and families.
- Assist communities in analyzing the status of families and identifying appropriate community action to meet the needs of families.
- Train volunteers and paraprofessionals to assist the Extension Consumer and Family Sciences program.
- Motivate people to become involved in community issues and development of leadership potential in those people.
- Collaborate with other Extension program areas, and form partnerships with other agencies, community organizations, and educational groups.
Indiana Extension Homemakers Association
Bartholomew County Extension Homemakers
Consumer & Family Science Publications
Consumer & Family Science Newsletters
Parent of Preschoolers Newsletter
E H March Newsletter
Consumer & Family Science Programs Available
Have a Healthy Baby
Where Does Your Money Go?
Parenting Counts
Parenting Piece by Piece
Exploring MyPyramid with Professor Popcorn
