Family & Consumer Sciences
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.
Life Simplified Podcast Series: Weekly Tuesday Episode:
Millennial Caregivers
Family Consumer Sciences Podcast!
FCS Agents in Caldwell, Christian, Hopkins, and Livingston have joined forces for a new podcast, Life Simplified. Available now on Apple, Google Podcast, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Podbean and Amazon. New episodes drop each Tuesday. You can find the newest episode below or click on the button to listen to all podcasts.
Go to Podcasts
Tips and Strategies on Feeding Children Healthy Snacks!
A new episode every Monday and Thursday.
To Watch VideosYou can listen at ukfcs.net/SNACKpodPLAYLIST
If you haven't already, you can register for Snack Club at ukfcs.net/BBBCsnack
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Learn how social connections contribute to self-care and improve quality of life. Tuesday, October 1 at 10 am, at the Caldwell County Extension Office. A 5:30 pm Zoom link is available by contacting ashley.board@uky.edu or calling 270-365-2787. This will be taught by Jill Harris, Todd County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent.
Pre-registration required. To register, call 270-365-2787 or go online:
Laugh & Learn is for children ages 5 and under is designed to build kindergarten readiness skills through play. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
An Engaging, Interactive, and Educational Brain Health Program
No Pre-registration Required
Cost: $18 due by Sept 30th!
For more information or to let us know you will be attending, call our office at 270-365-2787.
Register online
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Additional Information
Homemaker Newsletters
FCS Newsletters
Ashley White Board
Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Science
(270) 365-2787 ashley.board@uky.edu Caldwell County Extension Office 1025 US Hwy 62 W, Princeton, Kentucky 42445-6059Kathryn Eldridge
Extension Assistant, 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Science
(270) 365-2787 kathryn.eldridge@uky.edu Caldwell County Extension Office 1025 US Hwy 62 W, Princeton, Kentucky 42445-6059
