Do you want to improve the lives of each of your family members? Extension Family and Consumer Sciences can help you reach your destination!  

We encourage the development of families and individuals and foster their interaction with the environment. We generate knowledge through programs and research in family and consumer sciences. Our programs come to you through workshops, newsletters, publications, satellite, and computer programs.  

The Ohio State University Extension Family and Consumer Sciences programs and publications reach thousands of individuals across the state, addressing critical issues concerning individual, family, and community development.  

Our four critical issues areas are:  

• Building strong families through better parenting skills, conflict management  skills and shared values. 
• Improving nutrition and lifestyle choices from infancy through retirement. 
• Managing time money and other resources. 
• Addressing community health and environmental issues. 

Managing multiple roles 

SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS  
Special Arrangements for the disabled will be made if requested in advance. If you require assistance please call 740-622-2265 or TDD 1-800-589-8292 (Ohio Only).  

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The following are some family and consumer sciences as well as some other interesting web sites you may find helpful. When you are on-line, just point and click on the link you want to visit. 

• Ohio State University Extension Family & Consumer Sciences
• Senior Series Factsheet Index
• The College Of Human Ecology at The Ohio State University
• Extension WorkLife Project
• The National Assoc. For Family & Community Education
• Managing Your Money
• Ohioline - OSU Information
• OAFCS Home Page
• United States Postal Service Home Page
• State of Ohio Front Page
• The National Agricultural Library
• Cooperative State Research Education & Extension Service 
• Library of Congress World Wide Web Home Page
• Nutrient Data Laboratory Food Composition Data
• Welcome to The American Dietetic Association on the Net!
• Food and Nutrition Information Center
• Food and Drug Administration Home Page