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.

Powell County Extension Homemakers

Learn what Extension Homemakers are about and how to join.

Powell County Homemakers

Kendyl Redding

Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Science

(606) 663-6405 kendyl.redding@uky.edu Powell County Extension Office 169 Maple Street, Stanton, Kentucky 40380

Events

Mental Health First Aid

- Powell County Extension Service

Learn how to support your friends, family, and neighbors.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults.

4-H Cloverbud Club

- Powell County Extension Service

Open to youth ages 5-8 years old

Mental Health First Aid

- Powell County Extension Service

Learn how to support your friends, family, and neighbors.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults.

4-H Cooking Club

- Powell County Extension Service

Learn basic cooking and baking skills, nutrition, and how to budget.

4-H Poultry Club

- Powell County Extension Service

Members will learn breeds and species, anatomy, showmanship, and responsible ownership.

4-H Livestock Club

- Powell County Extension Service

4-H Arts & Crafts Club

- Powell County Extension Service

CREATE ART PROJECTS THAT CAN BE ENTERED IN THE POWELL CO. FAIR!

4-H Cloverbud Club

- Powell County Extension Service

Open to youth ages 5-8 years old