Agricultural Extension Service

Family and Consumer Sciences

The Family and Consumer Sciences program is designed to strengthen families, individuals, and communities through education. Major educational efforts are conducted in the area of Family Economics. Programs are targeted to families and individuals who need us the most, such as the working poor, young parents, working families, elderly, and young children. Research based educational brochures on a variety of family and consumer sciences subjects are available from the Extension office.

Classes Provided

  • Getting on Financial Track
  • Developing a Spending Plan
  • Living on Less Income
  • First Time Home Buyer Education
  • Teaching Money Management to Children
  • High School Financial Management for Youth
  • Tennessee Saves

For information about scheduling a class, call the Extension Office, (615) 862-5995, or email: jane.gault@nashville.gov

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UT Extension provides equal opportunities in all programs and employment.