About Family and Consumer Sciences

Working to strengthen individuals, families, and communities through education.

About Family and Consumer Sciences

Family and Consumer Sciences

 

Delaware County

740/833-2030

The Family and Consumer Sciences program in Delaware County strives to build strong families through educational programming.  Programs focus on the following issues:

  • Managing time, money and other resources;
  • Improving nutrition and lifestyle choices from infancy through retirement;
  • Addressing community health and environmental concerns;
  • Managing multiple roles of work and family life;
  • Building strong families through relationship skills, conflict management skills, and shared values.

Helpful Websites:

OSU Extension Postitive Parenting Newsletters:      http://fcs.osu.edu/hdfs/positiveparenting/issues.htm  

The Art of Positive Parenting, Action for Children:                                                       www.positiveparents.com

These issues are addressed through programs offered in the community, newsletters and other print resources, and information offered via new technologies, such as this website and the internet.

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Ohio State University Extension embraces human diversity and is committed to ensuring that all research and related educational programs are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status. This statement is in accordance with United States Civil Rights Laws and the USDA.

Keith L. Smith, Associate Vice President for Agricultural Administration; Associate Dean, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences; Director, Ohio State University Extension and Gist Chair in Extension Education and Leadership. TDD No. 800-589-8292 (Ohio only) or 614-292-6181.