Purdue Extension- Hendricks County Health and Human Sciences

WHAT WE DO 

HHS Extension Educators bring university information to the local level and help people strengthen families, spend smart, eat right, and live well. We offer a variety of educational programming, from short single-session programming to multiple-day certification programming. Many of our programs are free to the community, while some programs require a registration fee. Follow the links below to learn more about our programming.
  • Strengthen Families – Strong individuals and families build a foundation for healthy communities. HHS Extension programs address issues including child care, school readiness, family conflict, and peer pressure.
  • Spend Smart – Everyone benefits from learning how to make smarter choices that maximize their finances and household resources. HHS Extension delivers best practices for all your money management needs.
  • Eat Right – What we eat impacts our health and well-being. To help prevent and manage chronic diseases, HHS Extension offers guidance on healthy food choices and meal preparation.
  • Get Active – Many risk factors for disability or death are preventable, and HHS Extension is dedicated to helping individuals and families improve their quality of life.

Meet Your Hendricks County HHS Educator

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Amanda Marciano-Feutz
ammarcia@purdue.edu
1900 E Main Street, PO Box 7
Danville, IN  46122
phone:  317-745-9260

Current programs

Description of programs/opportunities being offered by our HHS Educator.

NO CURRENT PROGRAMS WHILE HHS EDUCATOR IS ON LEAVE

 
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Did you know you should test your pressure canner every year? 

Make sure your canner is in proper working order before canning season arrives! Presto Brand Canners ONLY. $5.00 fee per canner To schedule a test or get additional information call 317-745-9260.

Our HHS Educator will be going on leave starting May 4th and will be unavailable to test canners until early August. If you want to get ahead, bring your canner to be tested by April 27th.

 

Community Single Session Lessons

Description of single session lessons being offered by our HHS Educator. 
NO CURRENT SINGLE SESSION LESSONS WHILE HHS EDUCATOR IS ON LEAVE

 

All Programs/Lessons Offered

  • A Matter of Balance
  • Be Heart Smart
  • Captain Cash
  • Cooking with Herbs
  • Dining with Diabetes
  • Food Budgeting & Meal Planning
  • ServSafe
  • Sleep On It
  • Steps to a Healthier You; Mediterranean Diet & Mindful Eating
  • Where Does Your Money Go?

 

If interested in any of the upcoming programs or program offered, please contact your HHS Educator at 317-745-9260 or email hendrces@purdue.edu.

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Temporarily paused for 2026 due to leave.

Community Education Showcase:

“Captain Cash,” an elementary school curriculum designed by Purdue Extension for third grade students, recently sailed in your community. During the voyage nine third-grade classes covering 230 students from Danville South Elementary enjoyed classroom activities that helped them consider the following themes: Earn, Save, Spend, and Borrow. 💲
Purdue Extension-Hendricks County Health and Human Science thanks Danville Community School Corporation for partnering with “Captain Cash” to enable the students to sail on their educational money voyage. The students enjoyed hands-on interactive learning sessions during their island voyages while gaining a better understanding of money concepts that will serve them throughout life. 💵🪙
Health and Human Science Educator, Amanda Marciano-Feutz, reading a financial literacy book on spending.
Health and Human Science Educator, Amanda Marciano-Feutz, reading a financial literacy book on spending.
Health and Human Science Educator, Amanda Marciano-Feutz, teaching youth about creating a Spending and Saving Plan/Budget
Health and Human Science Educator, Amanda Marciano-Feutz, teaching youth about creating a Spending and Saving Plan/Budget.
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Open Class Home & Family Arts

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