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.

Submit your entry for the Kentucky Saves 2025 Piggy Bank Design Contest

Kentucky youth are asked to celebrate Kentucky Saves week by using their creativity to make a piggy bank.

Open to school students attending public, private, or home school located within the Commonwealth of Kentucky enrolled in kindergarten through twelfth grade.

ENTRIES MUST BE DELIVERED TO OUR OFFICE BY JANUARY 10, 2025 AND MUST INCLUDE THEIR ENTRY FORM.

CLICK HERE for complete contest rules and entry form

Join the 2025 Piggy Bank Design Contest Workshop. Visit our events page for more information and to resgister.

FCS newsletter alert

Click HERE to get a F CS newsletter sign-up form!

Additional Information

Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Initiatives FCS Publications Nutrition Education Program Moneywi$e

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.