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.
Nicholas County FCS Club Information
Who Can Join?
The Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association (KEHA) welcomes members regardless age, race, color, national origin, creed, marital status, gender, education or economic status. Any full or part-time homemaker, male or female, rural or urban, teenager or senior citizen and in-between, may belong to KEHA.
The Nicholas County Homemakers will be hosting the Bluegass Area Annual Meeting this year. Join the Homemakers of Nicholas County and help us show off our beautiful community to the surrounding counties.
Want to learn how to quilt?
Starting in September we will be continuing our Quilter's Club. More information to come.......
Make plans to attend the 2024 KEHA State Meeting
at Sloan Convention Center
and Holiday Inn University Plaza in Bowling Green!
May 7-9, 2024
Blazing the Way with KEHA
Call the office for more information 859-289-2312
Additional Information
Ashley Vice
Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development, Family and Consumer Science
(859) 289-2312 ashley.vice@uky.edu Nicholas County Extension Office 368 E. Main Street, Carlisle, Kentucky 40311-1158
