Family and Consumer Sciences
Family and Consumer Sciences works to strengthen Virginia families, teach health and wellness, promote food safety, and encourage good financial practices. Educational programs are offered in the following areas:
Family Financial Management
Consumer Education, Saving Money, Consumer Fraud, Identity Theft, Budgeting and more . . .
Food, Nutrition, and Health
Adult Chronic Disease Prevention & Management, Child & Adolescent Nutrition & Fitness, Safe Food Handling & Preparation, Food Preservation, and Health Promotion
Family and Human Development
Developmental Stages of Parenting & Family Life, Parenting Education and Family Support
For a list of the educational programs offered in your area see the links below:
Want to learn more?
Email your questions about Family Financial Management to Karen Poff, Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Agent
Email your questions about Food, Nutrition & Health to Brittany Wilkins, Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Agent