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.

Family Consumer Science Videos

McCracken County Extension Homemakers

Learn more about homemaker opportunities

Why Join Extension Homemakers

Juanita Amonett Extension Homemaker Scholarship

Juanita Amonett Extension Homemaker Scholarship

Juanita Amonett Extension Homemaker Scholarship

McCracken County Extension Homemakers Holiday Bazaar and Vendor Fair

McCracken County Extension Homemakers Holiday Bazaar and Vendor Fair

Vendor Registration Form

2-Day Holiday Scrapbooking Crop

Join us for the Annual 2-Day Scrapbooking event

2-Day Scrapbooking Crop Registration Form

Kelly Alsip

Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Science

(270) 554-9520 kelly.alsip@uky.edu McCracken County Extension Office 2025 New Holt Road, Paducah, Kentucky 42001-9755

Stephanie M. Caldwell

NEP Program Assistant Senior, Family and Consumer Science

(270) 554-9520 stephanie.caldwell@uky.edu McCracken County Extension Office 2025 New Holt Road, Paducah, Kentucky 42001-9755