Educational programs focus on strengthening individuals, families and communities by addressing critical issues and needs, such as teaching parenting skills, improving nutrition and health, managing family finances, addressing child care needs, and others.
Nutrition and Health
Educational programs that promote good nutrition habits by following the My Plate curriculum and the recommendations of the USDA.
Educational programs that create awareness of factors leading to preventable disease and provide resources people need to make changes for better health. American Diabetes Association
Contact: Karen Jones or Anica Alderson
Family Resource Centers
Two locations of lending libraries offering educational resources for family involvement; meeting essential needs; demonstrating child development and healthy living information and skills; assisting and reinforcing educational skills; and working with community partners to build an accepting community of citizens.
Contact: Peggy Jackson
Financial Management
A variety of educational sessions, delivered according to the requesting agency’s needs, that focus on setting goals & budgeting, saving & investing, using credit wisely, and avoiding scams and frauds.
Contact: Karen Jones
Family and Community Education
Leadership program enhancing knowledge of community members who will be advocates of issues of concern in the community.
Contact: Karen Jones or Anica Alderson
Homebuyer Education
Participants complete an eight-hour class that teaches all aspects of homeownership. Through this program persons can obtain THDA certification. Tennessee Housing Development Agency
Contact: Karen Jones
