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
Upcoming Dates
May 6-8: KEHA State Meeting in Lexington
May 20: Homemaker Council, 10 am
May 20: In the Face of Disaster - Preparing for Emergencies, 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Located at the Jefferson Co. Extension Office: 4200 Gardiner View Ave, Ste 101 Louisville, KY 40213. (502) 569-2344
May 29: Please mark your calendar for the Spencer County Homemaker Dinner on May 29, 2025. Registration will begin at 5 pm. Please RSVP by May 20, 2025. Ham, drinks, and rolls will be provided, and we’d like to ask you to bring a side dish or dessert to share. Feel free to invite a plus one if you would like. Victory Road will be performing.
June 17: Louisville Area KEHA Meeting in Henry County at the Celebration Barn.
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Upcoming Dates
4/11: Lunch Bunch International Taste of Puerto Rico at Spencer County Extension Office, RSVP by calling the office, limited spots.
May 6-8: KEHA State Meeting in Lexington
5/29: Please mark your calendar for the Spencer County Homemaker Dinner on May 29, 2025. Registration will begin at 5 pm. Please RSVP by May 22, 2025. Ham, drinks, and rolls will be provided, and we’d like to ask you to bring a side dish or dessert to share. Feel free to invite a plus one if you would like. Victory Road will be performing.
6/17: Louisville Area KEHA Meeting in Henry County at the Celebration Barn.
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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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Additional Information
Disaster Preparedness
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 40071-0368Beth 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
