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.


Newsletters

The 2023-2024 Friend of Spencer County 4-H Award!

Congratulations to the Spencer County Homemaker’s Council on being selected as the 2023-2024 Friend of Spencer County 4-H Award Winner. Here is what Mollie Tichenor, the Spencer County 4-H Agent had to say:


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Vision

University of Kentucky Extension is the trusted, local resource for every Kentuckian.

Mission

University of Kentucky Extension engages with Kentuckians to connect them to resources, research and innovative solutions. 

Values

University of Kentucky Extension is for all Kentuckians. We are:

  • Responsive
  • Innovative
  • Research-based
  • Collaborative
  • Relevant
  • Accessible
  • Local

Ryan J. Linton

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

(502) 477-2217 ryan.linton@uky.edu Spencer County Extension Office 100 Oak Tree Way, Taylorsville, Kentucky 40071-0368

Beth Maxedon

Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Science

(502) 477-2217 elizabeth.maxedon@uky.edu Spencer County Extension Office 100 Oak Tree Way, Taylorsville, Kentucky 40071-0368

Contact Information

100 Oak Tree Way P.O. Box 368 Taylorsville, KY 40071-0368

(502) 477-2217

spencer.ext@uky.edu