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.

Life Simplified Podcast

Sometimes life is messy. Have you ever wished you could refocus your mind, home, relationships, and work life? Join us as we use research based information to make practical changes and simplify life. We are Family & Consumer Sciences Agents with the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service.

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Additional Information

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Joni K. Phelps

Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Science

(270) 928-2168 jkbarr3@uky.edu Livingston County Extension Office 803 US Highway 60 East, Smithland, Kentucky 42081-0189

FCS Events

Pins & Needles

Tue, Jan 21 2025, 9am - 2pm Livingston County Extension Office

Call the office at 270-928-2168, or email jkbarr3@uky.edu for more details.

Cooking through the Calendar - January 2025

Wed, Jan 22 2025, 10 - 11am Livingston County Extension Office

Join us as we cook through the "2025 NEP Food and Nutrition Calendar " month by month. Starting in January. To register call the office at 270-928-2168 or email jkbarr3@uky.edu by January 20, 2025.

Unfinished Projects (UFO's)

Tue, Jan 28 2025, 9am - 2pm Livingston County Extension Office

Bring an unfinished sewing project and join us!

Chapter Chasers Book Club

Tue, Jan 28 2025, 6 - 7pm Livingston County Public Library

January Books:

Starter Villian by John Scalzi and The Husbands by Chandler Baker

For more information please contact Joni Phelps at 270-928-2168 or jkbarr3@uky.edu

Inspiring Grandchildren to become "Grand" Cooks - In Person

Thu, Jan 30 2025, 10 - 11am Livingston County Extension Office

This lesson will give ideas for bringing different generations together in the kitchen in ways that build confidence, share knowledge and traditions, and create lasting memories.

To register, or get the zoom link, call the office at 270-928-2168 or email jkbarr3@uky.edu.

College Resources

Contact Information

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