Family & Consumer Sciences

Family & Consumer Sciences

Family and 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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A flyer titled “Souper Bowl of Caring” with dates February 2–13, 2026. Text encourages people to bring non‑perishable food donations to the Caldwell County Extension Office. An image on the left shows a cardboard box labeled “Food Drive.” Beside it, text explains that the Caldwell County Extension Homemakers are collecting food items to donate to the Christ Tabernacle Food Pantry. The Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association logo appears on the right. Large text at the bottom reads, “Help tackle hunger in our community!” The UK Cooperative Extension Service logo and the phrase “An equal opportunity university” appear in the lower right corner.


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.
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Fee to join is $10 cash or check only. 
For more information, contact Kathryn Eldridge-Nichols at 270-365-2787 or kathryn.eldridge@uky.edu.
Jr Homeschool Homemakers
  • No pre-registration required.

  • 10 am

  • Caldwell County Extension Office

  • Learn the history of German food and how learn to make authentic dishes. 

  • The instructor will present this class via Zoom at our Extension Office.
  • ( If you would like to watch at NOON  on Jan. 28th, from your own home, email ashley.board@uky.edu for the Zoom link.)

Come to the Caldwell County Extension Office to register and pay (cash or check only) to secure a spot. 
Space is limited!!

 

Basket Weaving Workshop February 6. Deadline to register is January 29. Costs is $45. Call 270-365-2787 for more information.

5:30 pm at the Caldwell County Extension Office

  • Register by the Wednesday before each class.

  • Must have at least 7 registered to host class.

  • Class taught by Terrie White

  • Register by calling 270-365-2787 or go online

NOTE: No pre-registration required.

The All Booked monthly book club mixes shared reads with casual chats about whatever members have been reading.  Love it?  Join the club for $15 a year. Membership includes a one year Caldwell County Homemakers mailbox membership.

 

February 10, 2026

5:30 pm

George Coon Public Library

 

February’s shared read is My Friends by Fredrick Backman.

  • 5:30 pm at the Caldwell County Extension Office

  • Must have 7 registered to host class.

  • Class is free.

  • Call 270-365-2787 to register or go online.

  • Explore how different cooking oils and vinegars can transform the flavor of your dishes. Learn the common types of each, how to use them, and the benefits. Participants will make and take a vinaigrette dressing.

Stories, Songs, and Stretches:

  • 10 am
  • George Coon Public Library
  • For children ages 5 and under.
  • Developing early learning skills one story at a time.

Laugh & Learn is for children ages 5 and under and is designed to build kindergarten readiness skills through play. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Call 270-365-2787 to register or online: http://bit.ly/3nu6Akl

Laugh and Learn for children 5 and under will be held on February 13th at 10 am at the Caldwell County Extension Office.

 

This Club meets at the Caldwell County Extension Office from

9 am until 2 pm:

  • Come and go as you please.

  • Bring a project to work on.

  • Bring your sewing supplies and/or sewing machine.

  • Socialize with other sewing enthusiasts.

  • Love it? Become a member* for $15! 
    *Membership includes a one year Caldwell County Homemakers mailbox membership.
  • No pre-registration required.

  • 10 am

  • Caldwell County Extension Office

  • Learn simple ways to use positive, balanced food language to encourage a healthy relationship with food.

  • ( Other viewings via Zoom will be available on March 3rd at 10 a.m. and 
    5:30 pm. If you would like one of these Zoom links, please email ashley.board@uky.edu.)

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The next Junior Homemaker Meeting will be on Feb. 17th at 10 am at the Extension Office.

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 42445-6059

Kathryn 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

Contact Information

1025 U. S. Hwy. 62W Princeton, KY 42445

caldwell.ext@uky.edu