Family & Consumer Sciences

Family & Consumer Sciences

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.


Resources

Seth Hart

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

(606) 348-8453 sha237@uky.edu Wayne County Extension Office 255 Rolling Hills Blvd., Monticello, Kentucky 42633-9004

Alta G. Hutchison

NEP Program Assistant Senior, Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, Family and Consumer Science

(606) 348-8453 ahutchis@uky.edu Wayne County Extension Office 255 Rolling Hills Blvd., Monticello, Kentucky 42633-9004

Joy E. McGinnis

Extension Assistant, Family and Consumer Science

(606) 348-8453 joy.mcginnis@uky.edu Wayne County Extension Office 255 Rolling Hills Blvd., Monticello, Kentucky 42633-9004

Deborah L. Shepherd

Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Science

(606) 348-8453 debbie.shepherd@uky.edu Wayne County Extension Office 255 Rolling Hills Blvd., Monticello, Kentucky 42633-9004

Contact Information

255 Rolling Hills Blvd. Monticello, KY 42633-9004

(606) 348-8453

wayne.ext@uky.edu