Family & Consumer Sciences

Family & Consumer Sciences

Family & Consumer Sciences

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.

Events

Santa's Castle 2025

- Owen County Extension Office

Kick off the holiday season at Santa's Castle! A magical shopping event for kids ages 3-12, sponsored by the Owen County Extension Homemakers. For just $7, children can pick out 7 gifts for loved ones. Plus, visit Santa to share your wishlist and snap a photo!

Additional Information

Owen County Homemaker Clubs

Owen County has a variety of Homemaker clubs that welcome anyone wanting to join.  If you are interested in joining a club or starting one, please contact Owen County Cooperative Extension Service for more details.  See details of each club.  Click on Homemaker logo for membership.

Homemaker Clubs 

 

Andrea D. Wilde

Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Science

(502) 484-5703 andrea.wilde@uky.edu Owen County Extension Office 265 Ellis Highway, Owenton, Kentucky 40359-9300

Contact Information

265 Ellis Hwy Owenton, KY 40359-9300

(502) 484-5703

owen.ext@uky.edu