FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

The Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) program of the Hopkins County/Texas Agricultural Extension Service provides educational programs that build individual and family capacity for self-sufficiency, problem prevention, stability and economic security. A variety of programs help educate citizens to take more responsibility for improving their health, safety, productivity and well being.

Our district and county FCS Mission Statement is : "Changing families for the better."

The FCS multi-disciplinary base:

• Nutrition and Food Science
• Health & Safety
• Human Growth & Development
• Housing & Environment
• Family Resource Management
• Family Relationships

Citizens receive information by participating in:

• Clinics and workshops
• News releases & Fact Sheets
• Bulletins
• Exhibits & Field Trips
• Newsletters
• Videos & CD ROMs
• Web Sites
• Home visits

Call or stop by the Hopkins County Extension Service office: You'll find an impressive array of:

• Brochures and information resources
• Volunteer opportunities and training
• 4-H and Adult Clubs and programs
• Opportunities for community involvement
• Educational programs

Community Economic Development
This department of the Hopkins County Extension Service targets educational development of all community resources and economic viability.

Improved business management, commercial and small business development, job creation and local government support of the focus.

Agents assist with the plans of the Amphitheater at Cooper Lake through work with the South Sulphur Regional Development Association. This project will bring tourism monies and jobs for local citizens.

Fall Festival activities are co-ordinated through the local Extension Service office year round and economic development opportunities through cooperation of the local Chamber of Commerce.