Daviess County HHS

Welcome to Health & Human Sciences of Daviess County with Jennifer Stefancik as your Educator!

“Purdue Extension Health and Human Sciences (HHS) provides education to people of all ages in Indiana’s 92 counties. The community is our classroom - where we bring university information to the local level and help people strengthen families, spend smart, eat right and live well.”

HHS programs examples in Daviess County include: ServSafe, Parenting education, financial resource management, Where Does Your $ Go, Captain Cash, Matter of Balance and Dining with Diabetes. Feel free to reach out to Jennifer for more information or to learn about how to have a presentation for your group.

Please call the office, 812-254-8668 and we will be happy to assist you. 

Don't forget to check our upcoming events or the sort the calendar by "County" to see classes being held in locally.

 

Thank you!

Contact Us and Quick Links

Jennifer Stefancik
jstefanc@purdue.edu
300 E Hefron St. - Suite 119
Washington, IN  47501
(812) 254-8668

ServSafe educates food service workers about food safety

ServSafe Food Protection Manager is their highest certification. It satisfies Indiana requirements to become a Certified Food Protection manager and focuses on five aspects:

• Foodborne microorganisms and allergens
• Personal hygiene
• Purchasing, receiving, and storage
• Preparing, cooking, and serving
• Facilities, cleaning/sanitation, and managing pests

The full 1-day training includes a manual and proctored exam. You must score 75 percent or greater to earn the certificate. The certification is valid for five years. A photo ID with signature is required to take the exam (driver license, state ID, student ID, military ID, employee ID, U.S. green card, or valid passport).

 

Schedule of local Classes (English)

November 2, 2023 at Washington, IN  47501

To register visit: Cvent Online

Country Registration Deadline is October 25, 2023

 

Click here for a calendar of classes  

 Welcome to the Daviess County Homemaker's Association - Linda Cornelius President

Mission Statement: The mission of the Indiana Extension Homemakers Association is to strengthen families through continuing education, leadership development, and volunteer community support.  

 

Current Homemaker's Clubs

April Debs - President Jan Wahl

March Beginnings - President Sandy York

Sugarland Homemaker's - President Karen Boyd

 

Newsletters - to be added to the email listing please send jennifer an email at jstefanc@purdue.edu

September

Council Meeting - September 11, 2023
District Meeting - September 26, 2023, in Knox County.  Details coming soon.  

 

November

Council Meeting - November 13, 2023

 

December

Council Meeting - January 8, 2023

 

January 2024

Council Meeting - March 11

District Meeting - Details coming soon

 

May

Council Meeting - May 13

FREE Parent's Night Out Series
October 3, 17, and 24, 2023
To register call 812-254-8668 by Friday, Sept. 29, 2023 
Topics                                                                                       Learn how to
Helping around the house                                               Communicate with your children
Solving conflict                                                                Gain their cooperation
Helping ca child do better in school                                Develop self-esteem
Dealing with bad influence                                              Encourage responsibility
Obeying requests and speaking respectfully
What is your Parenting style ?
Dictatorial
Permissive
Active

PARENTS FOREVER

Parents Forever is an educational program fro families experiencing divorce, separation, or a change in custody. 

Class is $50 per Participant.

For more information please call Meagan at 812-435-5287 or email brotherm@purdue.edu

 

A Matter of Balance is a FREE Class!

Is an award-winning evidence-based program that emphasized practical strategies to manage falls.
Class is limited to 12 participants.

 

Registration information coming soon.


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Upcoming Daviess County Events