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Educational programs focus on strengthening individuals, families and communities by addressing critical issues and needs, such as teaching parenting skills, improving nutrition and health, managing family finances, addressing child care needs, and others.

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Co-Parenting Education
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Parenting Apart – an educational program for divorcing parents. This program was mandated by the Tennessee State Legislature in January 2001.

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Tennessee Nutrition & Consumer Education
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The goal of TNCEP is to teach families how to choose and prepare nutritionally adequate diets and help them feel empowered to move toward self-sufficiency.
A community gathering of adults and children
Family & Community Education
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Family & Community Education clubs promote a better way of life for all through fellowship, continuing education and better service to the community.
Walk Across Tennessee
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Teams of 4 people compete against other teams to walk the equivalent of the length of Tennessee.
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