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Washington County Family and Consumer Sciences

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Listed below are a few programs offered through the Washington County Extension. For more detailed information about the program contact the person listed with the program or the Washington County Extension.
Please visit fcs.tennessee.edu​​​ for a more extensive list of programs. 

 
Visit Our YouTube Channel: UT Extension Washington County​ for Food Preservation Classes & Videos!

First Time Home Buyer Class

Contact: Elizabeth Elizondo Renfro
  • Are you considering purchasing a house and don't know where to start? This class will help you decide if you are ready to purchase a home. 
  • This class is required for THDA Home loans. 
  • This course is recommended for anyone interested in purchasing a home and is approved for all THDA Mortgage Loan programs. It is recommended that this course be taken at least 4 weeks prior to closing. The Realizing the American Dream curriculum is used and provided to each household, in addition to a Certificate of Completion. The following topics are covered during this class:
    • ​Are You Ready to Buy A Home?
    • Managing Your Money
    • Understanding Credit
    • Obtaining a Mortgage Loan
    • Shopping for a Home
    • Protecting Your Investment
  • Preregistration is required for the class. ​
    Please preregister at least 5 business days in advance. 
  • Cost of Class: $50 per loan
  • You must attend the whole class in order to receive your certificate. 
  • Dates and times are subject to change for a complete and updated schedule please visit the Washington County Extension Calendar of Events.
  • An online option for the course is available  at eHome America. 

 
Parenting Apart - Effective Co-Parenting

Contact: Elizabeth Elizondo Renfro
  • Co-Parenting Education Classes: 4-hour mandatory class for divorcing parents or other court ordered requirements.
  • In-Person: Co-parenting Registration Form

  • Zoom Guidelines for Co-Parenting (Please visit our Calendar for upcoming Co-Parenting Dates)

  • *NEW Online Payment Option for Co-Parenting Class

Tennessee Nutrition Consumer Education Program (TNCEP) 



Contact: Lucy Timbs,  Emily Bradburn or Sarah Ballance
  • The Tennessee Nutrition and Consumer Education Program (TNCEP) is a nutrition education program for Tennessee families who receive SNAP or who are eligible for SNAP. The goal of TNCEP is to teach families how to choose and prepare nutritionally adequate diets and help them feel empowered to move toward self-sufficiency. Families are taught how to use SNAP and related resources effectively.
    Education is delivered by county Extension faculty and partners in the community who work with the SNAP audience. The characteristic of TNCEP that makes it different from other nutrition education programs is that it is coalition-driven. A community coalition of individuals from various agencies determine what types of education are delivered. Funding for TNCEP is provided by the USDA and the Tennessee Department of Human Services.



Master Food Volunteer Program

Contact: Elizabeth Elizondo Renfro
  • To blend together your passion of cooking, nutrition, physical activity, and mostly to help fellow Tennesseans by becoming a University of Tennessee Master Food Volunteer. 
Please look over our Master Food Volunteer Pamphle​t for more information. Contact Elizabeth if you are interested in being part of the program and NEW Certification classes have been postponed till further notice.

 



CDC's Prevent T2: Diabetes Prevention Program
Contact: Elizabeth Elizondo Renfro
A program to help adults who are pre-diabetic or have a high likelihood of developing Type II Diabetes. This year long program is designed to help delay and/or prevent the onset of Type II Diabetes. 
Please contact Elizabeth at eelizond@utk.edu or 423.753.1680 if you are interested in more information or would like to be put on a list for the next available class. 

​JOIN our next group starting on September 21, 2020 and will be held virtually! Visit: tiny.utk.edu/DPPInterestMeeting 






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Contact Information

​​Elizabeth Elizondo Renfro
Extension Agent - FCS
eelizond@utk.edu

 
Lucy Timbs
Extension Agent - TNCEP
ltimbs1@utk.edu

 
Emily Bradburm
Program Assistant - TNCEP
emily.bradburn@utk.edu

 
Sarah Ballance
Program Assitant - TNCEP
sballanc@utk.edu​

Calendar

 

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​​​Family and Community Edcuation Clubs​
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​​National Food Preservation Website
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​​UT Extension Family & Consumer Sciences Main Page
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​Washington County Extension
Office Hours : 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
 
206 West Main Street
Jonesborough, TN 37659-1320
Phone: (423) 753-1680 | Fax: (423) 753-1832
 

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