Tulsa County Family & Consumer Sciences

Family and Consumer Sciences is an applied field of study that offers solutions to problems faced by individuals, families, and communities. Programs focus on the welfare of individuals and families by improving their quality of life. All programs emphasize life skills crucial to effective development and management of human resources.

2024 Programming

Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Stacey Jones, FCS Educator, or call (918) 746-3706. Other classes maybe added during the year or if class gets filled up. Listed below are the classes offered:

Drying – April 10th – $10 and limit of 10 participants
Spices and Herbs – April 27th – $10 and limit of 20 participants
Pickles Canning – May 22nd – $25 and limit of 8 participants
Show and Tell with Pressure Canners – June 12th – $20 and limit of 15 participants
Salsa Canning - July 31st – $25 and limit of 8 participants
Show and Tell with Pressure Canning - Aug 8th – $20 and limit of 15 participants
Jelly Workshop - Nov 16th - $20 and limit of 8 participants

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Master Volunteer Program

2024 Master Wellness Volunteer Training

The Master Wellness Volunteer training program is an engaging series of five classes that provides volunteers with 40 hours of training in health and wellness education. In return, the volunteers agree to give back 40 hours of service to the community as an OSU Extension Master Wellness Volunteer.

The object is to train individuals who are interested in health and wellness with current research-based information. These volunteers will assist the Family and Consumer Sciences program at the Tulsa County OSU Extension Center. The program is designed for individuals with at least a high school degree or equivalent, with a true interest in health and wellness, that would enjoy volunteering and sharing research-based information with others.

The training focuses on nutrition, dietary guidelines, food safety, healthy lifestyle choices and physical activity. The training will provide 40 hours of classroom education from the Tulsa and Oklahoma County FCS educators. Upon completion of training, the volunteer will give back 40 hours of service within a one-year period.

Please print or type all information using the application form. Upon completion, return to:

Mail: Tulsa County OSU Extension 4116 E. 15th. St. Tulsa , OK 74112
Email: stacey.jones11@okstate.edu or kimberly.cripps@okstate.edu

Deadline to enroll: May 1st, 2024 (class size is limited). Contact Stacey Jones for more information.

Family Programs

Nutrition

Pressure Canner Gauge Testing
The OSU Extension Office can check the Gauge on a Pressure Canner to ensure it is reading accurately at 5, 11 and 15 pounds pressure. Accuracy of a gauge can assist in proper processing. Under processed food can pose a food safety issue for self stability. Over processed foods can cause quality issue for your product.

Call the Extension Office ahead of time to make sure the Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Educator is available to check your equipment, or drop off your lid with gauge attached.

Use reliable Food Preservation Resources to ensure your garden produce is Food Safe for your family all year long. Not every recipe you see has been tested for self-life. The most up-to-date preservation research was published in 2009. Home canning can be a delicious and nutritious option for your family, but make sure you are not introducing food borne illness along with it!

The National Center for Home Food Preservation website has detailed recipes, educational resources and teaching videos for those interested in Home Food Preservation.

Co-Parent For Resilience Program

Co-Parenting logo Parents who are, or soon will be “ex-spouses” must still work together to benefit their child. The title “Co-parenting for Resilience” refers to strategies divorcing parents can use to work together to help their children be “resilient,” or to bounce back from the effects of a divorce and return to a normal life.

Additionally, some people may be asked to take this class for issues related to custody, paternity, legal separation, contempt, step-family break up, etc. Because the goals of Co-Parenting for Resilience class focus on helping the children, it addresses these situations as well.

The Co-parenting for Resilience program uses a combination of lecture, discussion, video, exercises, and example/role-playing to help parents discover new ways to help their children adjust to the divorce. The program lasts between 3-4 hours and addresses the following topics:

The divorce process, the emotions and experiences of each person. How the parent-child relationship changes following divorce.
How children experience divorce, the effects of stress on children, and what they need to be successful.
How to talk to children about divorce.
Developing a co-parenting plan.
How to manage conflict with a co-parent
Using mediation to resolve disputes.
Financial obligations of child rearing.
Helping children adjust to parent separation as well as transitioning between homes.
Helping both parents stay involved in their children’s lives.
Family violence and other red flags.
Reconciliation as an option for some.

We know that you want the best for your children and look forward to working with you to accomplish this goal.

Steps for the on-site class registration process

Print and fill out the registration form
Prior to the class, you need to complete a survey.
Put the printed survey form, the completed printed registration form, and a check or cash for the class fee of $40 in an envelope and return it to your County Extension office. Once the county office receives your forms and payment, they will register you for the next available class.

Tulsa County OSU Extension
Co-Parenting for Resilience
4116 E. 15th St.
Tulsa, OK 74112