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Programs - Family and Consumer Sciences
Listed below are programs offered through the
Coffee County Extension. For more detailed information
about the program contact the person listed with the program or the
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MARRIAGE, FAMILY & PARENTING
Contact: Belinda Riddle
All educational programs available to anyone interested.
* PARENTING APART: EFFECTIVE CO-PARENTING. This 4-hour parenting class is held monthly and is designed for divorcing parents with minor children. Class focus is on keeping children out of the middle of parents disputes. This class satisfies the parenting education component of the state-mandated parenting plan for divorcing parents with children 18 years or younger. It has been approved by local courts. There is a $30.00 per person registration fee if paid in advance, or a $40.00 fee if paid at the door. Fee waived if an affidavit of indigency is presented at the time of registration. Spouses are asked to schedule different class times. Child care not provided.
* PRE-MARRIAGE EDUCATION. This NEW class will begin January, 2008. It is designed for couples planning to marry. This class will fulfill the required pre-marriage class for couples to receive a substantial reduction in their marriage license fee.
* DAY CARE PROVIDER TRAINING. Opportunities for child care education for providers of group child care, family day care or after-school care. Training focus is on nutrition and health, outdoor/indoor safety, child development, and hand-ons learning activities.
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TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION for FAMILY AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Contact: Belinda Riddle
Leadership development and educatonal programs are provided for community-based groups including the local Association for Family and Community Education (FCE). Currently there are 6 FCE clubs and 80 members. The mission of this Associaton is to strengthen families and communities through education. Numerous service projects are conducted each year. There is a minimal yearly membership fee. Anyone interested is invited to join.
FCE COUNTY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
President: Thadra Duke
Vice President: Lucy Deal
Secretary: Lena Kite
Treasurer: Marilyn Bryan
Reporter: Theresa Frame
Chaplain: Modean Arnold
Asbury Club: Gay Welch
Blanton''s Chapel Club: Lucy Deal
Fredonia Club: Thadra Duke
Manchester Club: Juanita Keele
Noah Club: Kathy Jernigan
Willing Workers: Sandy Millsaps
COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE:
Meetings held quarterly and every third Friday in the months of January, April, July and October.
MONTHLY CLUB MEETINGS SCHEDULE:
Asbury, 2nd Thursday, 10:30 a.m., various community locations.
Blanton''s Chapel, 2nd Monday, 10:00 a.m., Blanton''s Chapel United Methodist Church.
Fredonia, 2nd Tuesday, 1:00 p.m., Manchester Farm Bureau.
Manchester, 1st Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., Manchester Farm Bureau.
Noah, 1st Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., Noah Community Center.
Willing Workers, 2nd Thursday, 10:00 a.m., First Christian Church, Tullahoma.
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TENNESSEE NUTRITION & CONSUMER EDUCATION PROGRAM (TNCEP)
Contact: Belinda Riddle
Through a multi-million dollar grant funded every year since 1992 by the United States Department of Agriculture, UT Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Agents have developed and presented life-span nutrition and consumer education programs to food stamp eligible families. The goal of TNCEP is to help these families reduce the risk of poor nutrition and to effectively use Food Stamps and related resources as they move toward self-sufficiency.
Currently, under the leadership of the Coffee County TNCEP Coalition, Early Nutrition and Food Safety Education in-service training opportunities have been provided for special education, pre-school and Kindergarten teachers in schools with at least 50% of students on free or reduced lunch program.
Through classroom and day camp educational settings, hands-on learning experiences have taught children healthy eating choices. These children in-turn are influencing food choices made at home. Activities such as the "Food Groupie''''s" and Glo-Germs" help children learn about food groups, the benefits of eating a variety of foods and trying new foods, making healthy snack choices, and the importance of food safety and handwashing practices.
COFFEE COUNTY TNCEP COALITION MEMBERS:
1. Belinda Riddle, Extension Agent, University of Tennessee Extension
2. Mr. Kenny Casteel, Deputy Director Coffee County Board of Education
3. Michelle Mullican, Teacher Hickerson Station Elementary School
4. Debbie Deboard, Teacher, Hillsboro Elementary School
5. Mr. Prater Powell, Deputy Director Manchester City Schools
6. Cathy Hand, Teacher, Westwood Elementary School
7. Tammy Gipson, Teachers, College Street Elementary School
8. Nadara Spencer, Teacher, North Coffee Elementary School
9. Chandra Elliott, Teacher, East Coffee Elementary School
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COALITIONS TO IMPROVE HEALTH ACCESS FOR HISPANICS IN KENTUCKY AND TENNESSEE
Contact: Belinda Riddle
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GIRL TALK: ADULTS & YOUTH COMMUNICATING ABOUT SEXUALITY
Contact: Belinda Riddle or Michelle Matthews
Program for girls ages 9 - 12 and their moms to talk about their changing bodies, sexuality, decision-making, teen pregnancy, and family values. Class offered in four 2-hour sessions. There is a fee per family.
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TAI CHI for Health
Contact: Belinda Riddle
Programs of the Arthritis Foundation, Dr. Paul Lam and offered in partnership with UT Extension.
Tai Chi for Arthritis -Part I & Part II -appropriate for individuals with mild to moderate impaired joint motion and/or strength. Available upon request for groups of 12 or more. A 8-session program. $48 fee.
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