The minimum scholarship shall be $1000.00. Guy Roop - is awarded to a mature adult who is currently in college/university or who has been accepted for the first time to complete or improve education in any field. The amount of this scholarship shall be $1000.00. Wallace - is a general scholarship awarded to a graduating High School Senior planning to further his/her education in any field. Agnew - is to be used by High School Seniors seeking training for a nursing career OR in the field related to the medical profession. For more information or application forms, call 328-6194. Virginia Association for Family and Consumer Education scholarship application forms are available from the Wise County Extension office.

Training for child care providers/early childhood educatorsР”Р‡amily and Community Education Scholarships.To make the most informed decisions that lead to healthier development, stronger relationships, and greater overall well-being, families need practical, accurate, and unbiased information. Whether raising children, caring for aging adults, or focusing on personal health or relationships, families make choices every day. We also provide several simulations such as Life in the State of Poverty, KidРІР‚в„ўs Market Place, and Reality Store. Creating Healthy Homes: reducing clutter, mold, mildew and water safety.Learning How Children Influence Family Finances.We work with people of all ages from children through the elderly to promote sound practices. Family Financial ManagementР”Р‡amily financial management programs help to secure healthy financial futures for Virginia families. Everyone can afford to eat better and everyone needs to be active, especially with skyrocketing health care costs.Р”В¬hildrenРІР‚в„ўs programs include: Kids in the Kitchen and Color Me Healthy. What you eat and drink and how much can greatly impact your health. Food, Nutrition, HealthР”Р‡ood, nutrition, and health are important for each and every person.

We work with other state and local agencies for many of our programs, and through these partnerships we maximize the impact and quality of our resources. We help Virginians develop wellness life skills in our three pillar program areas:Р”Р‡CS programs reach tens of thousands of families across the commonwealth each year. This, in turn, strengthens their communities and the commonwealth.

Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) educators help Virginians learn to make good choices for themselves and their families. Virginia Cooperative Extension strives to improve the well-being of Virginia families through programs that help put research-based knowledge to work in people's lives. The family unit is the cornerstone of a healthy community.

Non formal education programs emergency