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.
Additional Information
Tiffany B. Bolinger
Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Science
(270) 886-6328 tiffany.bolinger@uky.edu Christian County Extension Office 2850 Pembroke Road Hopkinsville, Kentucky 42240Norma K. Taylor
Extension Staff Assistant, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Science, 4-H Youth Development
(270) 886-6328 nmalone@uky.edu Christian County Extension Office 2850 Pembroke Road Hopkinsville, Kentucky 42240Benita Wade
FCS Program Assistant, Family and Consumer Science, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
(270) 886-6328 benita.wade@uky.edu Christian County Extension Office 2850 Pembroke Road Hopkinsville, Kentucky 42240
