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

Andrea Slone
Family & Consumer Science Agent
(606) 886-2668
andrea.slone@uky.edu

Upcoming Events

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Jul 20 2026

Youth Cooking Camp

10am EDT

Floyd County Cooperative Extension Service

Area Extension Director — Ty Back
130 Robinson Road
Jackson, Kentucky 41339
ty.back@uky.edu