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Programs - Family and Consumer Sciences
Listed below are programs offered through the
Anderson County Extension. For more detailed information
about the program contact the person listed with the program or the
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Family Community Education Clubs
Contact: Heather S. Guinn
Heather Guinn is the FCS Agent for the UT Anderson County Extension office. She is the Extension Agent responsible for the Adult Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Program. Various educational methods are used to help individuals make informed choices and achieve their goals, thus strengthening families and communities. Her subjects range from nutrition, food safety, financial management to family life. The Family Community Education (FCE) Clubs provide informal educational opportunities as well as leadership development for volunteers.
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Co-Parenting Class
Contact: Alan Beauchamp
Important Information: Co-Parenting
As required by the State of Tennessee, Judge Lantrips office is now offering court-ordered co-parenting classes.
These classes are also available for those wishing to voluntarily enhance their family relationships with their children after a divorce.
Parenting Apart: Effective Co-Parenting
An Educational Program for Divorcing Parents
Tennessee has one of the highest divorce rates in the U.S. Because divorce is so common, it may seem like adjustment to divorce has become easier for everyone involved. In reality, divorce is hard for all family members, especially children. Because of concerns about the negative impact of divorce on children, the Tennessee State Legislature passed a law requiring divorcing parents of minor children to attend a parent education program.
The University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service has developed a four-hour program, "Parenting Apart: Effective Co-Parenting," to help divorcing parents learn how to help their children cope with the issues that arise because of the parents' divorce.
The following topics are covered in the program:
• facts about divorce
• dealing with stress
• how children react to divorce
• positive communication skills
• helping children get through divorce
• keeping children out of the middle of conflicts
• the family after divorce
• the processes of divorce and mediation
• domestic violence and divorce
Classes include group discussion, the viewing of videos and lecture. Each participant will receive a booklet about parenting through divorce and a list of local resources.
Pre-Registration
The cost of the program is $35 per person if paid in advance. The cost will be $45 if paid at the door. Participants must register in advance to be sure of a place in the class. There will be no fee for the class if you have filed an affidavit of indigency. Proof is required.
Participants may attend at the location of their choice no matter where the divorce is filed. Divorcing spouses or former spouses contesting child custody, support or visitation will not register for the same classes.
Parents must bring a picture of their children. Format and overall size is not important, but please keep them small.
Please do not bring children to class. Child care is not provided and the subject matter is not intended for children.
Classes begin on time and participants will not be allowed to attend if they arrive after the starting time. Please arrive early for check-in and bring a valid form of identification. A certificate will be given to all persons who complete the course.
To get credit for taking the course, please list your civil court, docket number and social security number on the registration form.
For more information in Anderson County, please contact Alan Beauchamp's Office (865) 463-6829.
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