Alaska's families, in all their diverse forms, are
Alaska's future. The Extension Health, Home and Family Development
program's primary "unit of care" is the family within its home
environment. Extension HHFD program faculty help people improve their lives
through an educational process that uses research based knowledge focused on
issues and needs defined by the clientele.
This program provides education in the areas of food (safety,
preservation, preparation, food product development), nutrition, housing and
home environment, energy utilization, clothing, management of financial and
other resources, child development, and human relationships. Extension
Health, Home and Family Development programs promote positive change and
growth for the family system within the community and the larger society.
A STORY FROM ALASKA HOME ECONOMIC'S PAST
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