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Programs - Family and Consumer Sciences
Listed below are programs offered through the Lincoln County Extension. For more detailed information about the program contact the person listed with the program or the Lincoln County Extension.

> Child and Family Health
Contact: Shea Austin, FCS Agent
Programs provide Lincoln County families with nutritional education through TNCEP funding; parenting classes; radon testing; indoor environmental hazards prevention including pesticides, mold, and smoking effects;and child care provider education.
 
> Kids in the Kitchen
Contact: Shea Austin
Children''s Cooking Program on Channel 6 FPU in Fayetteville''s web link for recipes, mailing list sign-up, and other information.
 
> Family and Consumer Education Clubs (FCE)
Contact: Shea Austin
Lincoln County Family and Community Education (FCE) Club activities and upcoming events.
 
> Windows of Opportunity
Contact: Shea Austin
Parenting program that includes family literacy activities in the Book-By-Book program; as well as,Early Brain Development and Socio-Emotional Development in children birth to five.
 
> "Baby & Me"
Contact: Shea Austin/Dorothea Thompson
A Parenting Support System focused on the needs of Young Adult & Teen Parents. Facilitators assist clients in setting and achieving individual life skills and parenting goals.
 
> "Parenting Piece by Piece"
Contact: Shea Austin
This program was developed by Purdue Cooperative Extension for parents at risk of child maltreatment in an effort to prevent, eliminate or reduce instances of child maltreatment. This eight week course provides participating parents with educational and social experiences that increases the use of positive parenting practices.
 
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