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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Pamela S. Francis

Extension Assistant, Family and Consumer Science

(859) 623-4072 pamela.francis@uky.edu Madison County Extension Office 230 Duncannon Lane Richmond, Kentucky 40476-0270

Karen S. Grant

Extension Assistant, Family and Consumer Science

(859) 623-4072 kgrant@uky.edu Madison County Extension Office 230 Duncannon Lane Richmond, Kentucky 40476-0270

Jessica Hunley

Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Science

(859) 623-4072 hunley.jessica@uky.edu Madison County Extension Office 230 Duncannon Lane Richmond, Kentucky 40476-0270

Contact Information

230 Duncannon Lane (P.O. Box 270) Richmond, KY 40475

(859) 623-4072

madison.ext@uky.edu