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

Diabetes Connection

Thu, Feb 27 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.

Charity Sewing

Mon, Mar 3 2025, 9am - 12pm Perry-County Extension

This program is open to anyone willing to volunteer and is a great way to get volunteer hours.

Perry County Homemaker Meeting

Mon, Mar 3 2025, 12 - 1pm Perry County Cooperative Extension Office: Main Building

Cooking through the calendar

Fri, Mar 7 2025, 10:13 - 11:13am Perry-County Extension

Join us as we have monthly cooking classes through healthy nutrition.

Wits Workout

Tue, Mar 11 2025, 1 - 2pm Perry-County Extension

Join Wits Workout program to engage in all kinds of guided challenging puzzles, and learn what you can do in your daily life to keep your brain healthy while interacting with others.

Open Sewing

Fri, Mar 14 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.

Sew Simple

Tue, Mar 18 2025, 9 - 10am Perry-County Extension

We create different sewing projects. Led by Master Clothing Volunteer Nancy Pratt

Leader lesson: lunch and learn

Tue, Mar 18 2025, 12 - 1pm Perry-County Extension

Wits Workout

Tue, Mar 18 2025, 1 - 2pm Perry-County Extension

Join Wits Workout program to engage in all kinds of guided challenging puzzles, and learn what you can do in your daily life to keep your brain healthy while interacting with others.

Diabetes Connection

Thu, Mar 27 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.

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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