Family & Consumer Sciences
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.
Life Simplified Podcast Series: Weekly Tuesday Episode:
Words of Affirmation
Family Consumer Sciences Podcast!
FCS Agents in Caldwell, Christian, Hopkins, and Livingston have joined forces for a new podcast, Life Simplified. Available now on Apple, Google Podcast, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Podbean and Amazon. New episodes drop each Tuesday. You can find the newest episode below or click on the button to listen to all podcasts.
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Come and be part of an engaging event focused on promoting healthy eating habits for tweens and teens. Participate in educational sessions facilitated by Family & Consumer Sciences agent from the Caldwell County Extension Office, and gain valuable insights on Diabetes Education from Kelly at the Pennyrile Health Department. This event aims to assist parents and adolescents in making healthy food choices for their overall health.
Register online at https://bit.ly/3VV89ZD
In person Food as Health for Diabetes will be held on July 2 at the Caldwell County Extension Office at 5:30 pm. Please call 270-365-2787 to pre-register.
Another opportunity to attend training! Join the Facebook page OR attend in person!
Who: Children aged 5 and under
When: July 9
Where: George Coon Public Library
Time: 10 am
Bring your family to Smoothie Cube to enjoy a fun evening together and try some great smoothie combinations!
Call 270-365-2884 for more information or to register.
Recipes
MONEYWI$E
Additional Information
Homemaker Newsletters
FCS Newsletters
FCS Summer 2024
Ashley White Board
Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Science
(270) 365-2787 ashley.board@uky.edu Caldwell County Extension Office 1025 US Hwy 62 W, Princeton, Kentucky 42445-6059
