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Home and Money 

HOME & MONEY
CONSUMER AND FAMILY SCIENCES

Mission
Consumer and Family Sciences Extension provides informal educational programs that increase knowledge, influence attitudes, teach skills, and inspire aspirations. Through the adoption and application  of these practices, the quality of individual, family, and community life is improved. Consumer and Family Sciences Extension is a part of the mission of the College of Consumer and Family Sciences at Purdue University and the Purdue Extension Service. 

Objectives
Consumer and Family Sciences Extension brings staff and volunteer expertise together to address the needs and priority issues facing Indiana's families. Five specific objectives are addressed.  To achieve our mission, the Extension Consumer and Family Sciences program area will:

  1. Provide education from numerous disciplines addressing societal issues of concern to individuals and families.
  2. Assist communities in analyzing the status of families and identifying appropriate community action to meet the needs of families.
  3. Train volunteers and paraprofessionals to assist the Extension Consumer and Family Sciences program.
  4. Motivate people to become involved in community issues and development of leadership potential in those people.
  5. Collaborate with other Extension program areas, and form partnerships with other agencies, community organizations, and educational groups.

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Purdue Extension suggests the following links for information regarding Home & Money:

Health and Human Sciences Extension - Provides educational programs that increase knowledge, influence attitudes, teach skills, inspire aspirations and change behaviors.

Money on Your Mind - Resources and links to web sites.

Power Pay - Debt repayment program for repaying debts and for spending plan help.