About Family and Consumer Sciences
Family & Consumer Sciences programs focus on building healthy people, healthy finances, and healthy relationships. Programming helps people keep healthy through good nutrition and food safety, use their money wisely, and balance the demands of life and work. FCS programs are designed to enhance the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities through research, education, and outreach, providing accessible and reliable research-based information to help people help themselves.
County Family and Consumer Sciences News
How Common is Autism?
Autism disorders are essentially developmental disabilities that affect social interaction and communication. They are also characterized by unusual behaviors and interests.
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Toy Safety
Are you asking the right questions and checking out information before buying children’s toys for Christmas? This year more than ever, it is crucial for consumers to be on guard when picking out children's toys. With millions of toys being recalled because of toxins, lead paint, small detachable magnets, and other hazards; safety should be the main element on your toy shopping list.
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