Family & Consumer Sciences

Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service (OCES) links you directly to Oklahoma State University and the research-based information available through the land-grant university system.  OCES provides practical answers, based on scientific finding, to questions about agriculture and the environment; family life, health and nutrition; and rural and economic development.  Its educational programs are designed to enhance the quality of life for all Oklahomas-urban as well as rural.

Under the umbrella of the OCES there are four main disciplines: Agriculture, Community Development, 4-H & Youth Development and Family & Consumer Science.

In the FCS and 4-H/Youth program areas, programming is focused in one of three impact areas on a state level.  The impact areas are based upon input from National Initiatives, Advisory Committee results, clientele needs, and expertise of the local Educator.  The impact areas are: Family Resiliency; Family Economic Well-Being; and Food, Nutrition and Health.  Below is a listing of major programming, lesson titles, resources available in each of the impact areas.

Family Resiliency

Character Education (pre-school - middle school)

Ethics in the Workplace

Parenting Challenges

Child Development - Ages and Stages

Life Changes

The Sandwich Generation

Family Economic Well-Being

High School Financial Planning

Money 2000

Basic Budgeting

Credit

Checking Accounts (Quicken for Youth)

Cash Crisis

Food,  Nutrition & Health

Healthy Living

SNAP - Super Nutrition Activity Program (Elementary)

Color Me Healthy

Food Safety

Basic Food  Prep

Healthy Snacking