Family & Consumer Sciences

FCS Extension programs aim to improve the quality of individual and family life through education, research, and outreach.

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.

Russell County Extension Homemakers

Food Preservation Publications & Videos

Resources

Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Initiatives FCS Publications MoneyWi$e Newsletters Health Bulletins for Youth, Parents, Adults & Caregivers Healthy Choices Newsletters Plate It Up Kentucky Proud Recipes UK Ovarian Cancer Screening Program Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association Kentucky Saves Homebased Processing and Microprocessing Master Clothing Volunteer Program Plan, Eat, Move (KYNEP)

Sherri A. Coffey

Extension Assistant, Family and Consumer Science, 4-H Youth Development

(270) 866-4477 sherri.coffey@uky.edu Russell County Extension Office 2688 S. Hwy 127, Russell Springs, Kentucky 42642-4013

Megan Gullett

Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Science

(270) 866-4477 megan.gullett@uky.edu Russell County Extension Office 2688 S. Hwy 127, Russell Springs, Kentucky 42642-4013

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