The history of family and consumer sciences (FCS) and the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is discussed with an emphasis on the critical importance of the human dimension. EFNEP's focus on people, education for change, accountability, strategic partnerships, andpublic value are highlighted as an example and model for Extension and FCS programs in general. Future FCS success and sustainability depends on ensuring continued attention to the human dimension, while also addressing workforce, societal, and technological developments.
BT - Journal of Family & Consumer Sciences DA - 08/2017 IS - 3 LA - eng N2 -The history of family and consumer sciences (FCS) and the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is discussed with an emphasis on the critical importance of the human dimension. EFNEP's focus on people, education for change, accountability, strategic partnerships, andpublic value are highlighted as an example and model for Extension and FCS programs in general. Future FCS success and sustainability depends on ensuring continued attention to the human dimension, while also addressing workforce, societal, and technological developments.
PY - 2017 SP - 10 EP - 17 ST - Journal of Family & Consumer Sciences T2 - Journal of Family & Consumer Sciences TI - Family and Consumer Sciences Focus on the Human Dimension: The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program Example VL - 109 ER -