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.

Events

Produce Best Practices Training

- McCreary County Extension Office

Produce Best Practices Training

Grow Appalachia 2025

- Scott Christian Care Center

Grow Appalachia 2025 Meeting Schedules

Get Healthy McCreary- Beginner's Hiking Group

- McCreary County Extension

Enjoy hiking but don't want to go alone? Join us for beginner-friendly group hikes starting in March!

McCreary County Fair Entry Dates

- McCreary County Extension Office

McCreary County Fair

Grow Appalachia 2025

- Scott Christian Care Center

Grow Appalachia 2025 Meeting Schedules

Get Healthy McCreary- Beginner's Hiking Group

- McCreary County Extension

Enjoy hiking but don't want to go alone? Join us for beginner-friendly group hikes starting in March!

Grow Appalachia 2025

- Scott Christian Care Center

Grow Appalachia 2025 Meeting Schedules

Grow Appalachia 2025

- Scott Christian Care Center

Grow Appalachia 2025 Meeting Schedules

Get Healthy McCreary- Beginner's Hiking Group

- McCreary County Extension

Enjoy hiking but don't want to go alone? Join us for beginner-friendly group hikes starting in March!

Grow Appalachia 2025

- Scott Christian Care Center

Grow Appalachia 2025 Meeting Schedules

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.

Additional Information

FCS Newsletters

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No Profiles Found

There are no professional profiles posted to the McCreary County Extension Office site under this specialty. Please contact the McCreary County Extension Office for more information.

Contact Information

141 College St. | P.O. Box 278 Whitley City, KY 42653-0278

(606) 376-2524

mccreary.ext@uky.edu