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 All About Family & Consumer Sciences

The Family & Consumer Sciences program is an extensive program that  assists our community in the following areas: 


The OSU Extension Family and Consumer Sciences programs are  focused on helping people address the
following issues:




Our vision is:

To be recognized as a leader for enhancing the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities through research, education, and outreach.

Our values are:
  • Helping people help themselves.
  • Education directed toward, and jointly determined by, participants.
  • Lifelong learning.
  • Accessible and reliable information.
  • Collaborations.
  • Assets and diversity of individuals, families, and communities.




  • Contemporary Living
  • Positive Parenting



Upcoming Program Information 

  • Child Care Training Information
  • Leader Training Lessons

Gearing Up for a Good Laugh
Treva Williams
Extension Educator, Family and
Consumer Sciences/Community Development
September 2, 2008
1:00 p.m.
Vern Riffe Community Center
New Boston

 
Lead Poisoning and Kids
Treva Williams
October 7, 2008
1:00 p.m.
Vern Riffe Community Center
New Boston


Celebrating Centenarians
Treva Williams
November 5, 2008
1:00 p.m.
Vern Riffe Community Center
New Boston

Systematic Training for Effective
 Parenting for Young Children
This program is conducted as a series of seven dialogue sessions covering the following topics:
    1. Understanding Young Children
    2. Understanding Young Children's Behavior
    3. Building Self-Esteem in the Early Years
    4. Listening and Talking to Young Children
    5. Helping Young Cildren Learn to Cooperate
    6. Discipline for Young Children
    7. Young Children's Social and Emotional Development

Contact Treva at 354-7879 or at
williams.973@osu.edu
for more information

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Special Events

Senior Citizen's Day
May 20, 2008
Senior Center, 117 Market Street, Portsmouth
Senior Expo
September 12, 2008
Scioto County Fairgrounds


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Scioto County Fair
August 4-9, 2008
Internet Resources

The following are some Family and Consumer Sciences as well as some other interesting web sites you may find helpful.
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EMPOWERMENT THROUGH EDUCATION

Ohio State University Extension embraces human diversity and is committed to ensuring that all research and related educational programs are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status.  This statement is in accordance with United States Civil Rights Laws and the USDA.  Keith L. Smith, Ph.D., Associate Vice President for Agricultural Administration and Director, Ohio State University Extension TDD No. 800-589-8292 (Ohio only) or 614-292-1868.

If you have questions concerning access, wish to request a sign language interpreter or accommodations for a disability, please contact the Scioto County Extension Office at 740-354-7879.

  Updated: May 08