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.

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Jane E. Proctor

Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Science

(502) 255-7188 jproctor@uky.edu Trimble County Extension Office 43 High Country Lane, Bedford, Kentucky 40006-0244

Contact Information

43 High Country Lane P.O. Box 244 Bedford, KY 40006-0244

(502) 255-7188

trimble.ext@uky.edu