Family & Consumer Sciences

Family & Consumer Sciences

Family & Consumer Sciences

FCS Extension programs aim to improve the quality of individual and family life through education, research, and outreach.


What is Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS)?

FCS stands for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension. FCS programming focuses on building assets of individuals and families to address problems faced across the lifespan. Family and Consumer Sciences Extension emphasizes well-being with a focus on human development, parenting, resource management, nutrition, health, and leadership development.

At the community level, FCS Extension prepares individuals for community and economic development and activity. Professionals in Family and Consumer Sciences Extension provide the tools to help individuals and families develop resources for strengthening families and building community for an ever-changing society.

 

FCS Bulletins

Archive of Health Bulletin and MONEYWI$E Articles

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KEHA-Franklin County Homemakers Association

Membership, club meetings, homemaker goals and more!

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Events

Now Hiring! Facilities Manager

Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office

The Franklin County Extension office is hiring a facilities manager.

Site Preparation Services

- Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office

The Franklin County Extension District Board is seeking proposals from qualified contractors for the site preparation work assembly required for the construction of an educational greenhouse.

Franklin County Extension District Board Meeting

- Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office

There will be a Franklin County Extension District Board meeting Tuesday, October 14th at 12pm.

Carla A. Carter

Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Science

(502) 695-9035 carla.graham@uky.edu Franklin County Extension Office 101 Lakeview Drive, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601-8750