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.
Programs
Laugh & Learn Playdate
Laugh and Learn is a program that targets school readiness. Each month offers learning activities that are relevant to children's development and will coincide to help celebrate holidays or seasonal festivities.
Lessons include a healthy snack, book, craft, music activity, fine motor and large motor activities, and free play.
https://fb.watch/qe3wjg1KLB/ Jungle 2024
https://fb.watch/qe3C3PIXv2/ December
https://fb.watch/qe3I7XLD00/ November
https://fb.watch/qe4AvsZdOo/ October
https://fb.watch/qe4JDEDobX/ September
https://fb.watch/qe4NIl-NnR/ August
https://fb.watch/mEGztc2OGK/ July
https://fb.watch/lTLWem-MKp/ June
https://fb.watch/lTM3wHRiqs/ May
https://fb.watch/lTM5TwqM9r/ April
https://fb.watch/lTM7PBpolc/ March
https://fb.watch/lTMaarHz9D/ February
https://fb.watch/lTMeovv-7S/ January
Additional Information
Recipe Highlight
Laken Campbell
Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Science
(606) 464-2759 laken.campbell@uky.edu Lee County Extension Office 259 Industrial Park Road, Beattyville, Kentucky 41311-0546Deborah Dunaway
Extension Assistant, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Science, 4-H Youth Development
(606) 464-2759 debbie.dunaway@uky.edu Lee County Extension Office 259 Industrial Park Road, Beattyville, Kentucky 41311-0546