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.

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Patsy Duncan
Temporary STEPS Technical Scientific
patsy.duncan@uky.edu

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May 19 2026

Cooking Through the Calendar

11am EDT

Harlan County Extension Office (Depot)

Area Extension Director — Judi Cissell O'Bryan
200 County Extension Road
London, Kentucky 40741-9008
jobryan@uky.edu