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.

Additional Information

Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Initiatives FCS Publications Nutrition Education Program

Events

Charity Sewing

Mon, Apr 7 2025, 8am - 12pm Perry County Extension Office - Upstairs

Come join the fellowship and support the community needs

Perry County Homemaker Meeting

Mon, Apr 7 2025, 12 - 1pm Perry County Cooperative Extension Office: Main Building

Open Sewing

Fri, Apr 11 2025, 9am - 12pm Perry County Extension Office

Open to anyone! Have a project you want to work on or catch up on? This class is for you. Need assistance on a project no worries! We have volunteers on standby to help. Sewing machines are available on site.

Quicksand Area Homemaker Training

Tue, Apr 15 2025, 10am - 4:30pm Quicksand Community Center

Save the date for a day filled with fun activities and fellowship! Starting with a lesson and homemaker trivia then lunch, and that afternoon prepping for the state KEHA State Meeting

Wits Workout

Thu, Apr 17 2025, 1:01 - 2:01pm Perry County Extension Office

Sew Simple

Tue, Apr 22 2025, 9am - 12pm

Please call and pre-register for this program at (606)436-2044

Cultural Passport

Thu, Apr 24 2025, 1 - 2pm Perry County Extension Office

Diabetes Connection

Thu, Apr 24 2025, 5:30 - 6:30pm

This program is in partnership with ARH. This program is designed to encourage our members to adopt healthier lifestyle choices through weight loss and wellness goals, fostering long term benefits for diabetes management.

Lunch and Learn

Thu, May 1 2025, 11am - 12pm Perry County Extension Office

Charity Sewing

Mon, May 5 2025, 9am - 12pm Perry County Extension Office - Upstairs

Come join the fellowship and support the community needs

Morgan C. Goble

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

(606) 436-2044 mcgo235@uky.edu Perry County Extension Office 933 Perry Park Rd., Hazard, Kentucky 41701-5322

Kelsey Sebastian

Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Science

(606) 436-2044 kelsey.sebastian@uky.edu Perry County Extension Office 933 Perry Park Rd., Hazard, Kentucky 41701-5322

College Resources

Contact Information

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