Family & Consumer Sciences | University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Services

What Is Family & Consumer Sciences?

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.

Contact

Lynnette Allen
County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences
(270) 756-2182
lallen@email.uky.edu

Upcoming Events

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May 19 2026

Diabetes Support Group

1:30pm CDT

Breckinridge County Extension Service

May 28 2026

Extension Homemaker County Annual Meeting- Breckinridge County

4:30pm EDT

Breckinridge County Extension Service

Area Extension Director — Amanda L. Hardy
4800A New Hartford Road
Owensboro, Kentucky 42303
amanda.hardy@uky.edu