Family & Consumer Science Programs

Terry Jones, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences
Lisa Hartmann , Peer Education Instructor - Breastfeeding Instructor
Patti Wartinger , Extension Educator Better Kid Care Instructor

Information and educational programs are offered on:

Human development - basic information on the development of children, youth and adults, and healthy family traits.
Parenting and Financial Education Information- for the available classes, current time, dates, fees, and locations. If you would like to be notified when the new schedule is ready, call Terry Jones at 734/222-3943, or email your information for notification. Some of the classes that are offered are:
- Building Strong Families (for families with children 0-3)
- How to Talk So Kids Will Listen (all ages)
- Siblings Without Rivalry (all ages)
- Building Strong Adolescents(parents & youth 9 to 17)
- ReTHINK (Anger Management for all ages)
- Parenting On Your Own (single parents)
- Smart Steps - parenting for future or current blended families
Financial Management- individual counseling on basic budgeting skills and Money 2000.
Consumer education - answer questions on cleaning and stain removal, purchasing of home equipment, energy conservation and basic consumer rights.
Family Focus Newsletter - view the latest issue. To be notified when the Family Focus Newsletter is posted to the webpage, please contact the Extension office with your name and email address. Simply use Family Focus as the subject line. The newsletter is available in PDF form you will need Adobe Acrobat to open it. The newsletter can be printed as needed . To download the Adobe Acrobat reader click here .
Better Kid Care– professional development and training classes for new and experienced child care providers and relative care providers. The latest Washtenaw/Monroe County event schedule is available.
Mother to Mother Program Breastfeeding education and support.

You may subscribe to Family Focus via e-mail - A Quarterly Newsletter For Washtenaw County Families contains information on family living.