Family & Consumer Sciences

Family & Consumer Sciences

Family and 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.


Life Simplified Podcast Logo

 

Life Simplified Podcast Series: Weekly Tuesday Episode:

Stop Freezing Out Friends

Family Consumer Sciences Podcast!

FCS Agents in Caldwell, Christian, Hopkins, and Livingston have joined forces for a new podcast, Life Simplified. Available now on Apple, Google Podcast, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Podbean and Amazon. New episodes drop each Tuesday. You can find the newest episode below or click on the button to listen to all podcasts.

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UPCOMING PROGRAMS

For Relatives Raising Relatives.
No pre-registration required! 

Stages of Development Flyer

 

All Booked Book Talk Book Club

For Relatives Raising Relatives.
No pre-registration required! 

Kinship Caregiver Communication Strategies

 

Walk Your Way Challenge Flyer

Sit N Sew Sewing Club Flyer



MONEYWI$E

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Ashley White Board

Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Science

(270) 365-2787 ashley.board@uky.edu Caldwell County Extension Office 1025 US Hwy 62 W, Princeton, Kentucky 42445-6059

Kathryn Eldridge

Extension Assistant, 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Science

(270) 365-2787 kathryn.eldridge@uky.edu Caldwell County Extension Office 1025 US Hwy 62 W, Princeton, Kentucky 42445-6059

Contact Information

1025 U. S. Hwy. 62W Princeton, KY 42445

caldwell.ext@uky.edu