Family and Consumer Sciences
While viewing the family unit as the cornerstone of a healthy community, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agents and volunteers work in Planning District 16 (the Counties of Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, and Caroline and the City of Fredericksburg) with a focus on improving wellness for individuals and their families. There are many aspects of overall wellness including nutrition, health, financial management, and family dynamics throughout the life span. As educators, community resources, and links to professionals throughout the community, their goal is to implement effective educational and outreach programs that provide people with the life skills needed to make positive changes, and improve their overall sense of well-being.
For information on ServSafe courses please contact Kim Elkins of the Spotsylvania Unit at 540-507-7570 or kimelkins@vt.edu. To see the schedule for 2011 please click on the link below.