Family & Consumer Sciences

Family & Consumer Sciences

Family and Consumer Sciences

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.

FCS Newsletters

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There are no newsletters available at this time. Please check back at a later time or contact Boone County Extension Office.

Additional Information

Building Strong Families for Kentucky

Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Extension is committed to improving the quality of life for individuals and families resulting in strong families for Kentucky. Educational programs focus on: 

  • Making Beneficial Lifestyle Choices
  • Nurturing Families
  • Embracing Life as You Age
  • Securing Financial Stability
  • Promoting Healthy Homes and Communities
  • Accessing Nutritious Food
  • Empowering Community Leaders

Learn more about statewide accomplishments and educational programs here.

Healthy Choices for Healthy Families

Healthy Choices for Healthy Families provides useful food and nutrition information along with family- and budget-friendly recipes.

Bi-monthly newsletters provide basic nutrition education information to SNAP recipients, eligible recipients, and other limited-resource clientele. Each newsletter contains ideas for assisting parents with child nutrition, cooking with kids, and fun food facts. Economical recipes, along with basic budget tips, offer healthy meal ideas for families. These newsletters are made available to SNAP offices, WIC/health clinics, Head Start programs, senior centers, housing authorities, food pantries, and other locations that serve limited-resource clientele.

Plate it Up Kentucky Proud!

Check out the recipes offered by Kentucky Proud!

Recipes

Elizabeth Evans

Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Science

(859) 586-6101 liz.evans@uky.edu Boone County Extension Office 6028 Camp Ernst Road, Burlington, Kentucky 41005-0876

Diane M. Mason

Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Science

(859) 586-6101 diane.mason@uky.edu Boone County Extension Office 6028 Camp Ernst Road, Burlington, Kentucky 41005-0876

Contact Information

6028 Camp Ernst Road P.O. Box 876 Burlington, KY 41005-0876

(859) 586-6101

boone.ext@uky.edu