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.

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.

 

 

 

Events

Wicks and Whimsy

- Henderson Co. Extension Expo Center

Sign Yourself, Your Mom and/or Kiddos Up for this Special Bonding Day!

Beginners Quilt Piecing Class

- Henderson Co. Extension Expo Center

Sign up for the Beginners Quilt Piecing Class held on the 2nd Thursday of each month!

Beginners Quilt Piecing Class

- Henderson Co. Extension Expo Center

Sign up for the Beginners Quilt Piecing Class held on the 2nd Thursday of each month!

Beginners Quilt Piecing Class

- Henderson Co. Extension Expo Center

Sign up for the Beginners Quilt Piecing Class held on the 2nd Thursday of each month!

Tracie Ettensohn

Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Science

(270) 826-8387 tracie.ettensohn@uky.edu Henderson County Extension Office 3341 Zion Road, Henderson, Kentucky 42420-9202

Rohdene Rollins

Extension Assistant, Family and Consumer Science

(270) 826-8387 rohdene.rollins@uky.edu Henderson County Extension Office 3341 Zion Road, Henderson, Kentucky 42420-9202