Services

Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) extension agents offer non-biased, research-based solutions and cutting edge knowledge on many topics, including:

• Economic well-being for individuals and families
• Food, nutrition, and health
• Food safety
• Healthy, safe, and affordable housing environment
• Positive development for individuals, families, and communities

FACS agents also partner with employers and other agencies to enhance economic development by educating our present and future work force. Examples include:

• Health education and chronic disease prevention programs
• Life skills education to reduce turnover and increase productivity, such as managing finances and balancing work / family responsibilities
• Required employee training such as food safety for restaurant workers and child development training for child care providers