Family & Consumer Sciences

UT Extension offers educational programs that focus on strengthening individuals, families and communities by addressing critical issues and needs.

The Family and Consumer Science Department is an integral part of The University of Tennessee Extension. The FCS Extension Agent develops and delivers science-based educational programs.

These programs address issues of importance to citizens living in Hawkins County in four knowledge areas:

Consumer Economics – Teaching individuals and families skills for resource management and for building and protecting wealth over the life cycle.
Community Health – Empowering Tennesseans to manage their health and healthcare and live , work and learn in safe and healthy environments.
Human Development – Strengthening individuals and families through education to enhance their emotional, social and personal development.
Nutrition and Food Safety – Promoting self-responsibility for health by providing research-based nutrition and food safety education to consumers.

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Co-Parenting Education
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Family & Community Education
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Contact Information

Susan Ashley Conner Profile Page
Susan Ashley Conner
Extension Agent II, Hawkins County