Family and Consumer Sciences faculty work with Extension agents to address important issues facing Tennesseans as they cope with social, economic and technological changes. Many of these changes threaten the health, safety and well-being of individuals, families and communities. Today as never before the subject matter of Family and Consumer Sciences such as nutrition, parenting, child care, family financial management, indoor air quality, sustainable housing, children's environmental health, etc. have moved to the forefront of community and legislative agendas. The general public, as well as, key leaders have recognized what we inside the field have long known; addressing these issues to develop strong families ultimately leads to strong communities. The long term impact is an economic one.
University of Tennessee Extension has developed a four-hour program, "Parenting Apart: Effective Co-Parenting," to help divorcing parents learn how to help their children cope with the issues that arise because of the parents'' divorce.
Classes are taught by Extension Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) agents. Classes are held once per month in White County. Contact Wendy Whiteaker to schedule a co-parenting class.
Family and Community Education
For more than 75 years, a network of friends in communities across the state has shared these common goals:
- to learn through shared experience,
- to improve home and community life,
- to strengthen adult education,
- to promote projects that enhance family and community life.
Through our rich history, we have grown from small community clubs to a worldwide network focused on growth through education. You may recognize us by some of our earlier names: Home Demonstration Clubs and Extension Homemakers.