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

Ronda Rex
Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences Education
(859) 567-5481
ronda.rex@uky.edu

Upcoming Events

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Aug 19 2026

1/2 Yard Tote Bag Sewing Class

9am EDT

Gallatin County Cooperative Extension Office

Aug 28 2026

A Taste of Italy

1:30pm EDT

Gallatin County Cooperative Extension Office

Area Extension Director — Christin Herbst
500 Floyd Drive
Carrollton, Kentucky 41008
christin.herbst@uky.edu