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.
Life Simplified Podcast Series: Newest Episode:
S3E28 Dream Deep, Live Bright
Family Consumer Sciences Podcast!
FCS Agents in Caldwell, Christian, Hopkins, and Livingston have joined forces for a new podcast, Life Simplified. Available now on Apple, Google Podcast, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Podbean and Amazon. New episodes drop each Tuesday. You can find the newest episode below or click on the button to listen to all podcasts.
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Caldwell County currently has nine traditional homemaker clubs and two specialty clubs. Traditional clubs meet monthly to discuss an educational topic, learn something new, and fellowship. All Booked Book Talk is a specialty club that meets monthly to discuss all things books. Sit N Sew is a specialty club that meets monthly to work on personal sewing projects. Dues are $15 for the year. Learn more about Extension Homemakers by calling 270-365-2787 or email ashley.board@uky.edu.
Click the link to enjoy this Talking FACS podcast as we celebrate all things KEHA! http://ukfcs.net/TalkingFACS5-10
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Your voice matters--help us shape future Family & Consumer Sciences learning opportunities. We're exploring new class offerings and want to know:
What topics interest you the most?What time of day works best?How you prefer to learn--online, in-person?
Take a moment to share your thoughts in this quick survey so we can build something that truly works for you! Let's learn, grow, and thrive together.
https://bit.ly/41exU9x
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DEADLINE to REGISTER: Oct 20
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George Coon Library: Oct 21 at 5:30 pm
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Register by calling 270-365-2787 or online
No Registration Needed!
Ashley Board, Caldwell County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, will be sharing insights from each book! You can expect hands-on activities, laughs, leadership lessons, and lunch.
✏️Sign up for one session or all. Call 270-365-2787 to register.
October 23: The Common Sense Leader: Leaders Ought to Know by Phillip Van Hooser, we’ll explore what makes a great leader.
❗Deadline to register: Oct. 20.
November 6: The Focused Leader: Level Up by Alyson Van Hooser, we’ll explore how to level up without burning out.
❗Deadline to register: Nov. 3.
Big Blue Book Club is back in its original format via Zoom! Registration is now open on the Big Blue Book Club website. Just visit the site and click on the current book cover, "Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts" by Crystal Wilkinson, to find the registration link. Chef Tanya Whitehouse, FCS Extension Specialist and Chef in Residence at The Food Connection is the facilitator for this session.
Crystal Wilkinson, native Kentuckian and former Kentucky poet laureate, weaves together lyrical stories from her ancestors with recipes that have graced her family tables for generations. She thoughtfully shows how food is woven into the fabric of families, whether through its preparation or by enjoying it at a common table.
Register today at https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0AtPAH6lUDG1SqG
Building strong families. Building Kentucky. It starts with us. #BigBlueBookClub
Attend at the Caldwell County Extension Office at 10 am.
No registration required.
No registration required!!!
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Ashley White Board
Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Science
(270) 365-2787 ashley.board@uky.edu Caldwell County Extension Office 1025 US Hwy 62 W, Princeton, Kentucky 42445-6059Kathryn Eldridge
Extension Assistant, 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Science
(270) 365-2787 kathryn.eldridge@uky.edu Caldwell County Extension Office 1025 US Hwy 62 W, Princeton, Kentucky 42445-6059
