Family & Consumer Sciences
Financial issues for consumers are our specialty in Jefferson County. We conduct classes and provide research-based information on topics such as budgeting, living on fixed income, planning, spending, saving and investing skills. See some of our classes below. For more information, contact Mary Snow, Family & Consumer Sciences Agent at msnow@jeffco.us.
We can also put you in touch with the experts in food safety, food preservation, aging, parenting, health and nutrition. Contact our offices so we can help you reach the experts – 303.271.6620.
Cottage Food Safety Statewide Online Training
- Learn food safety guidelines and the specifics of operating a home-based
cottage food business. - Better understand the Colorado Cottage Food Act guidelines and best
practices. - Upon completion of the webinar and passing the accompanying exam,
receive a 3-year food safety certificate.
Cottage Foods Training Schedule 2025
- Friday, January 24th | 9am-12:30pm
- Friday, February 21st | 9am-12:30pm
- Friday, March 21st | 9am-12:30pm
- Friday, April 25th | 9am-12:30pm
- Friday, June 6th | 9am-12:30pm
All trainings are $50 and can be registered for at the CSU Extension Cottage Foods Eventbrite page
Colorado Cottage Foods Producers Training flyer
Family Matters Newsletter
A monthly newsletter for improving health together.
January –
- English: A New Year, A New Look at Snacking
- Español: Un Nuevo Año, Una Nueva Forma de Ver los Bocadillos
Looking for a Family Matters Newsletter from previous years? Find archived newsletters here – Family Matters Newsletter – Extension
Personal Finance Video Resources
Tax Season Resources:
Child Tax Credit:
- IRS
- Get Your Refund
- English – Frequently asked questions | GetYourRefund
- Español – Preguntas frecuentes | GetYourRefund
Other Resources
Food Banks
Food assistance when you can’t afford it. Note that various food banks have requirements. Check out these links for more information.
- Food Bank of the Rockies– zip code pantry locator
- Colorado 2-1-1 Links to a variety of social and community resources
Live Smart Colorado – New Family & Consumer Science Blog. We provide education in:
- Food preparation, food safety and nutrition
- Financial Management
- Healthy Lifestyles
- Home and work environment and safety
- Relationship and parenting skills
- and much more with new information posted each week.
Food Safety Training
Jefferson County Extension hosts ServSafe Food Safety courses. Food safety training is required for all Cottage Food producers. For details on dates, fees and other information about future trainings, contact Mary Snow msnow@jeffco.us– 303-271-6620.
Interested in group classes, or resources for your human resources/benefits department? Download a brochure about the Personal Finance Programs offered in Jefferson County.
