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Programs - Family and Consumer Sciences
Listed below are programs offered through the
Jefferson County Extension. For more detailed information
about the program contact the person listed with the program or the
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Family and Consumer Sciences
Contact: Michelle Parrott
The University of Tennessee Extension supports and promotes programs for families in Jefferson County. Educational programs focus on strengthening individuals, families and communities by addressing critical issues and needs, such as teaching parenting skills, improving nutrition and health, managing family finances, addressing child care needs, and others.
Our office is located at 1111 Lake Dr., Dandridge and the telephone number is 865-397-2969 or 397-3969.
We offer Parenting Apart: Effective Co-Parenting education classes for parents going through divorce. The purpose of the class is to help divorcing parents learn how to work together to reduce the effects of divorce that can be placed on children. Parenting Apart: Effective Co-Parenting classes are to educate parents about the impact of divorce, separation and conflict on their children and to offer concrete actions that parents can take to help their children. This class meets the Tennessee State law requirements for parent education required by law before obtaining a divorce.
There are six established adult Family Community Education (FCE) Clubs in Jefferson County who meet on a monthly basis, not only to study home and community issues, but also work to improve their homes and communities. These clubs help nursing homes, volunteer fire departments, families in need, and any worthwhile endeavor within their community.
There is a monthly newsletter dealing with home and community information as well as a weekly news article and radio broadcast in the local newspaper.
The Extension Service offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, veteran status or disability and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Co-Parenting
Contact: Michelle Parrott
Parenting Apart: Effective Co-Parenting
Effective January 1, 2001 a law was passed that mandates parent education for divorcing parents of minor children. The purpose of the class is to help divorcing parents learn how to work together to reduce the effects children experience when their parents divorce. Parenting Apart: Effective Co-Parenting classes are to educate parents about the impact of divorce, separation and conflict on their children and to offer concrete actions that parents can take to help their children.
The class will be taught in one four-hour session.
Cost of the class is $30.00 per person in advance, $40.00 at the door. You must pre-register for the class.
For more information and scheduling contact:
Michelle Parrott
Extension Agent
865-397-2969/3969
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