The Family & Consumer Sciences program is an extensive program that assists the community in the following areas: 

• Balancing Work and Family 
• Aging & Understanding Concerns of the Elderly 
• Positive Parenting 
• Single Parent Families 
• Stress Management 
• Time Management 
• Money Management 
• Food and Nutrition
• Food Safety and Preservation
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As an extension of Ohio State University, Family and Consumer Sciences offers a wide variety of current, research based programs to groups and organizations in Carroll County.  The programs are primarily for adult audiences and provide information, resources and skills that can help improve the lives of participants.

Programs can vary in length from 10 minute presentations to full day seminars and can be adapted to suit a wide variety of audiences.  A broad range of topics can be addressed, and a listing of current programs is available by calling  the OSU extension, Carroll County. Some programming is available through our video lending library, and printed materials are also available for distribution.

Family and Consumer Sciences Program Assistants are available in the Carroll County office to help you plan, develop and schedule programs in collaboration with any organization. 
 

Carroll County FCS Programs:

• Happy Meals - Dealing with Picky Eaters

 

 
 
 

Parents and caregivers can help children develop a healthy relationship with food.  Happy Meals offers suggestions for making mealtimes pleasant and making eating fun as well as nutritious!
 

• Herbal Supplements

 

 
 
 

Are  the claims about herbal supplements "real science" or "junk science"?  Things to consider before you try herbal remedies.
 

• Good Nutrition - On a limited budget?

 

 
 
 

Grocery prices seem to keep going up and up.  Can you feed your family healthy foods without spending a fortune?
 

• Don't Put Your Eggs in that Basket!

 

 
 
 

Springtime - and an abundance of eggs!  Proper storage and handling of eggs will help keep you and your family safe.
 

• Pathways to Your Healthy Weight

 

 
 
 

Education, inspiration and motivation combine to help you set realistic weight loss goals that are right for you in this 6 week series on healthy eating.
 

The following are some Family and Consumer Sciences related websites, as well as some other interesting sites you may find helpful. When you are on-line, just point and click on the link you want to visit.

• Ohio Family and Children First
• Local links - Carroll County 
• Ohio State University Extension Family & Consumer Sciences
• Ohioline - OSU Information
• The College Of Human Ecology at The Ohio State University
• Extension WorkLife Project
• Managing Your Money
• Senior Series Factsheet Index
• OAFCS Home Page
• Cooperative State Research Education & Extension Service
• Nutrient Data Laboratory Food Composition Data
• Welcome to The American Dietetic Association on the Net!
• Food and Nutrition Information Center
• Food and Drug Administration Home Page
• Fast Food Facts - Interactive Food Finder
• Ask the Dietitian(tm)