UGA Cooperative Extension

Peach County Extension Office:
Family & Consumer Sciences

Mission Statement

Our goal is to improve the quality of life for individuals and families. We want to help Georgians meet new challenges in a changing environment. We focus on our clients' economic and social well-being through programs that help people extend their incomes, improve their health, and strengthen their personal and family relationships. Programs offered are based on the current needs assessments identified by the local advisory board.

Nutrition, Diet, and Health

Reducing The Risk of Food Borne Illness
Decrease Risk of Chronic Disease:
- Heart
- Cancer
- Diabetes
Pre-natal Care for Teen Mothers
Improving Nutrition and Exercise Habits
Increasing Knowledge of Food Budgeting
Educational Events - 4-H Technical Support

Family Development & Resource Management

Improving Quality of Life for Senior Citizens
Developing Parenting Skills and Support
Providing DHR Requirements:
- Child Care Providers
- Personal Care Home Providers
Developing Financial Self-Reliance
Developing and Providing Job Skills Training
Educational Events - 4-H Technical Support

Health

Preventing Injury and Disease
Developing Safe Food Handling and Preservation Skills
Promoting Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyles

Resources

Improving Consumer and Job Skills
Developing Financial Self-reliance
Increasing Community and Environmental Responsibility

Relationships

Developing Skills to Build Strong Families

Fostering Positive Youth Development
Improving Child and Elder Care

Newsletters

Publications for Sale

So Easy to Preserve

Staff

Gail Adams , FACS Agent
478-825-6466

Sabrena Johnson, EFNEP Program Assistant