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UT Extension > Madison County > Family and Consumer Sciences Programs
 

Family and Consumer Sciences Programs

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Programs are available for the public and are targeted to adults. Unless specified, they are free. Email Amy Elizer for more information, or call 668-8534.

​Personal Financial Management

All My Money

This 8-lesson curriculum helps people who are trying to make positive change in their finances—especially if their resources are limited. The lessons address spending choices, tracking spending, starting to save, creating a spending plan, comparing money services, choosing credit, paying debts, and understanding a credit report.

Homebuyer Education

Considering purchasing a home? This online course with one-hour, face-to-face follow-up provides first-time homebuyers with information to get in and keep their homes. It meets the THDA loan requirement. Get the class sooner – not later. The pre-purchase course makes you aware of things to know during the purchase process; the post-purchase course provides information to help participants be successful homeowners. Classes are online at https://thda.ehomeamerica.org/.

SNAP Employment and Training

For groups serving SNAP benefits: Jobs are available but employers struggle to find skilled workers. People want to work but may not be aware of the skills they need. The goal of this 4-session program is to help individual reach their employment potential and become self-sufficient. A case management component can allow funding for testing fees, etc.

Credit Education

Individuals and families working to improve their credit can schedule one-on-one meetings to strategize improvement plans. The first step is checking one's credit report at AnnualCreditReport.com. ​Reports are free once per year from each of the three credit reporting agencies. Need a reminder to check your report? Sign up for Check Your Credit.

Foods, Nutrition and Health

Expanded Foods and Nutrition Education Program

Targeted to families with young children, families receive a series of lessons on how to choose and prepare healthy foods. Education also focuses on selecting and preparing nutritious foods, managing food resources wisely, handling foods safely, and participating in regular physical activity.

EFNEP has been conducted in Tennessee for more than 45 years and has proven to be a program with significant impacts. A cost-benefit analysis of EFNEP in Tennessee showed that for every dollar spent to implement the program, $2.48 is saved on food expenditures. This can reduce the need for emergency food assistance and save money for other necessities. Click here for more information.​

Grocery store tours

Looking for the healthiest food—especially on a budget? Come to a FREE grocery store tour where you’ll learn to read food labels, compare unit prices, select fruits, vegetables and meats, and identify whole grain products and dairy products. Tuesdays, 8:30 to 10 a.m. in Jackson. Locations change.

STOP Diabetes

Following an introductory session, A1C and cholesterol testing and consultation from Union University nursing and pharmacy students kick off this 8-part program that can meet once a month or every week for 8 weeks. Purpose is to improve diabetes self-care and reduce negative outcomes for those with Type 2 diabetes; reduce the progression from pre-diabetes to Type 2; and assist people at risk of diabetes to implement lifestyle changes and avoid diabetes. The Jackson-Madison County Health Department is also a partner in the program.

Recorded Agent Presentations

  • Enjoying Super Foods​​
  • Meal Planning--Getting Organized

Leadership Development

Real Colors®

Real Colors® group training provides participants new insight on how to more effectively communicate with co-workers and on why some people react differently than others. Participants quickly learn more about their own temperament to build better relationships—in the workplace and outside. This workshop requires 2 to 4 hours; optimal group sizes are 10-30. Cost is $10 per participant.

Life in the State of Poverty

Real Colors® group training provides participants new insight on how to more effectively communicate with co-workers and on why some people react differently than others. Participants quickly learn more about their own temperament to build better relationships—in the workplace and outside. This workshop requires 2 to 4 hours; optimal group sizes are 10-30. Cost is $10 per participant.​​​​

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​​​Annual Programs

"Life in the State of Poverty" simulation experience

“Life in the State of Poverty” helps participants understand issues and become more sensitive to the realities facing a typical limited-resource 

family who is trying to survive from month to month. During the simulation of one month, each family unit must play bills and acquire basic necessities, as well as keep their school-aged children in school.

 

Tues., Sept. 25, 8:30-10:45 a.m., 

First UMC, Jackson 

Register for this date: http://tiny.utk.edu/povsim2

 

Wed., Sept. 26, 9:45 to Noon, 

Union University, Grant Event Center

Register for this date: http://tiny.utk.edu/povsim

Maintain. Don’t Gain! Healthy Holiday Challenge

Want accountability to avoid holiday weight gain? Join this free accountability group to receive a weekly weight maintenance tips and a new challenge each week. You weigh yourself at the beginning and end. You don’t give your weight, just your result.

 

November 18, 2018 – January 5, 2019

Click here to register.

Walk Across Tennessee

Fitness is a journey! Start yours today. This is a fun, fitness challenge to get you, your family, friends, and co-workers moving more!

 

Teams are made up of 4 people. You don’t have to walk together. This is intentional exercise, not just counting steps or your routine activities. Activity /mileage equivalent options are also provided. 

 

2019 Dates to be Determined

Learn more at Madison County's Walk Across Tennessee website. 

Canning College

Wonder if the way your Grandmother preserved foods is still recommended? Want to know the safest methods of food preservation? You’ll get answers to these and more questions at this hands-on course for making jams/jellies, pickling, and preserving low-acid vegetables. 


Coming again in 2019!

Mail name with daytime contact info & 

$60 Fee to UT Extension, 309 N. Parkway, Jackson, TN 38305. 

Location: Madison County Ag Complex Auditorium​​

Personal Financial Education for High School Students

For home-schooled high school students: Meets the requirements for ½ credit of personal finance. Course fee is $30.


Coming again in 2019!​

Click here for registration form.

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