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 focus 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 to develop resources for strengthening families and building community for an ever changing society.
Homemaker News
- Dues are $10 and need to be mailed to Dain Ratcliff by November 22, 2024.
- Quilts for Veterans meet in the Education building every Monday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. to sew
- Sit and Sew occurs on the first and third Fridays of each month from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Homemakers Craft Fair will be held Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 9:00am-3:00pm at East Carter High School in Grayson, Kentucky. Booths are 7x10 and cost $30 to rent. Deadline for booth rental is November 1, 2024. If you have any questions, contact Sue Tackett at 606-316-2271.
Erin Barker
Extension Assistant, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Science, 4-H Youth Development
(606) 474-6686 erin.thompson@uky.edu Carter County Extension Office 94 Fairground Drive, Grayson, Kentucky 41143-9520Whitney Morrow
Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Science
(606) 474-6686 whitney.morrow@uky.edu Carter County Extension Office 94 Fairground Drive, Grayson, Kentucky 41143-9520
