Family and Consumer Sciences

Family and Consumer Sciences program in James City County provides informal education that increases 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. The Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent bring specialist, fellow agents, and volunteers together to address the needs and priority issues facing families in James City County. Five specific goals are addressed:

1. To provide education from numerous disciplines such as financial management, parenting, nutrition, etc.;
2. To assist communities in analyzing the status of families and identifying appropriate community action to meet the needs of families;
3. To train volunteers and program assistants to assist the Family and Consumer Sciences program;
4. To motivate people to become involved in community issues and to develop leadership potential in those people; and
5. 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 Resource, click below

● Management, Housing and Consumer Education
● Health, Nutrition and Foods
● Family and Human Development