Purdue Extension Consumer and Family Sciences provides informal educational programs that increase knowledge, influence attitudes, teach skills, and inspire aspirations.
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Find the local expert who can help. County Extension Web Sites are the best place to start. Local experts can plug you into programs ranging from prenatal nutrition to county-level strategic planning. They also can help you identify useful resources right next door.

Curriculum Packages

Read about curriculum packages available from Extension's Media Distribution Center.

Read about CFS Target Programs.

Other Resources

• 2008 Home and Family Conference -   The American Way           Brochure with Printed Registration             Program     
• INShape Indiana
• Eat Your Way to Better Health                   Farmer's Market Fact Sheets
• Indiana Perinatal Network - Breastfeeding Coalitions

• Healthy People, Healthy Communities
• School Wellness Coalitions Video
• Center for Families
• Purdue Extension Publications
• Purdue Extension
• Status of Indiana Families Profiles
• Rural Tourism Resources & Information Program (Rural TRIP)
• Downloadable Consumer and Family Sciences Extension Materials
  

Dealing with Body Image Dissatisfaction Among Teens

Lessons about nutrition and health for grades 1-6

8 lessons for middle-income adults seeking financial security

Methamphetamine Educational Program

MyPyramid is the government's new symbol to encourage healthy eating and adequate physical activity, and Purdue Extension is selling printed materials in bulk at a substantial discount.

Web site to help childcare providers support children and parents

Video-based program about legal and policy issues