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Wilson County CYFAR
Shelly Barnes or Marietta Sanford
(615) 444-9584 or (615) 443-6193

Mission
The Wilson County CYFAR Program offers child development classes to parents and/or child care providers.  We strive to strengthen individual, families, and communities through education.

Goal
The goal of Wilson County CYFAR is deliver and evaluate innovative educational programs and ultimately prepare children for Kidergarten.. These programs are community-based and provide research-based education designed to result in self-responsibility for health.

Objectives
The objectives of CYFAR are to:

  • Increase the awareness of early brain development and literacy.
  • Increase knowledge of child development.
  • Utilize the University of Tennessee's resources to facilitate the education of parents and childcare providers.
How To Get Involoved
To become involved or to obtain additional information, contact Shelly Phillips, Wilson County FCS Extension Agent or Mariett Sanford, CYFAR Program Assistant. 

For More Information
To learn more about Wilson County CYFAR, please contact:

Shelly Barnes, MS, CFLE
Wilson County Extension Agent
Family & Consumer Sciences
925 E. Baddour Parkway, Suite 100
Lebanon, TN 37087
Phone: 615-444-9584 ext. 105
Fax: 615-443-2618
E-mail:sbarnes@utk.edu
Marietta Sanford
Wilson County CYFAR
Program Assistant
925 E. Baddour PArway, Suite 100
Lebanon, TN 37087
Phone:  615-444-9584
Fax:  615-443-2618
E-mail: msanfor1@tennessee.edu
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