UGA Cooperative Extension
Richmond County Extension Office:
Family & Consumer Sciences
Mission Statement
The goal of our Family & Consumer Sciences program 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.
Current Programs
ServSafe Classes
All classes are held at the Columbia County Library, 7022 Evans Town Center Blvd., Evans, GA 30809.
Please click the link for a registration form and directions ServSafe
- Tuesday, July 26 - Wednesday, July 27, 2011, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday, November 29 - Wednesday November 30, 2011, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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
- Diabetic Newsletter
- Growing Together
Staff
Betty English
County Extension Agent
Augusta-Richmond County
(706) 821-2350
