Families & Consumers

Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Programs help Florida families meet the practical challenges of daily life. Family economic stability and well-being are promoted through programs on money management and consumer education. Programs on food, nutrition, health and weight management encourage physical and mental well-being. The volunteer group, Okaloosa Council for Home & Community Education (HCE), provide numerous opportunities for education and service in Okaloosa County.

• Managing Between Jobs
• Florida Association for Home and Community Education
• Thrive By Five
• Okaloosa $aves
• Vegetable & Fruit Pointers
• Families & Consumers Hotline Newsletterr
• Food Safety
        Keep or Toss
        Myths
• Money Management Calendar
• Financial Calculators

Educational Programs Available

• Presentations and material on health and wellness, nutrition, food safety, family financial management
• Publications on home, health and family-related topics
• Volunteer opportunities
• Food safety training for food service/restaurant employees
• Specialized workshops on request, at any location in Okaloosa County
• Learn-by-mail series