the Texas AgriLife Extension Service - Harris County
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Family Economics and Resource Management
Educational programs in Family Development and Resource Management help individuals and families become healthy, productive and financially secure.
Two major categories are managing family resources and fostering successful family relationships. These programs teach skills in critical thinking and decision making.
Harris County Focus
the Texas AgriLife Extension Service programs strive to:
- Work with other family-serving agencies and organizations to foster families and communities that are supportive of the people who live in them
- Increase parenting skills such as understanding, motivating, nurturing, and guiding one's children; and serving as an advocate as needed
- Improve skills in using information for increasing family communication, resolving family conflicts and making effective decisions
- Provide support for adult development and for family members facing the physical, emotional and psychological challenges of aging
- Assist families in making food, shelter and clothing choices consistent with their resources
- Assist families in planning spending, saving and investing to meet changing needs throughout the life cycle stages.
Contact
Elizabeth Trejo
County Extension Agent-FCS
3033 Bear Creek Drive Houston, TX 77084
Phone: 281-855-5600
FAX: 281-855-5638
E-mail: etrejo@ag.tamu.edu
Educational programs of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, or national origin. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxilary aids, services or accommodations in order to participate in Extension programs are encouraged to call 281.855.5600 to discuss specific needs.