Family & Consumer Sciences

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.

Boyd County Extension works many great organizations. One statewide entity is the Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association (KEHA).We are very fortunate to have 5 clubs in Boyd County, as well as several Junior Homemaker Clubs at local schools. Any activity that Family and Consumer Sciences or the KEHA offers is open to the public, please be aware that some have fees associated with them in order to cover cost. The KEHA is a club that accepts dues and if you are interested in starting a new club or joining an existing club, please contact the Extension Office for more information at (606)739-5184.

 CLUB MEETING DATES

meeting locations vary

Catlettsburg Homemakers - 3rd Thursday, 6:00 PM

Hillendale Homemakers - 2nd Thursday, 10:30 AM

Hilltop Homemakers - 2nd Tuesday, 6:30 PM

Sunshine Homemakers - 2nd Thursday, 6:00 PM

Trace Homemakers - 2nd Thursday, 10:30 AM

Jacqueline Doucet

Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Science

(606) 739-5184 jacqueline.doucet@uky.edu Boyd County Extension Office 2420 Center Street, Catlettsburg, Kentucky 41129-1279

Events

Cooking Through the Calendar

- Boyd County Extension Office

Join us for Cooking Through the Calendar the first Thursday of the month.  Try tasty Nutrition Education Program Calendar recipes and discover strategies to eat healthier and cook at home!

Join us for November and Hearty Harvest Bowl!

November Lunch and Learn

- Boyd County Extension Office

Join us for our November Lunch and Learn event - Managing Holiday Expenses!

Lunch will be provided or you can bring your own.  Call the extension office today to register.  Space is limited!

Cooking Through the Calendar

- Boyd County Extension Office

Join us for Cooking Through the Calendar the first Thursday of the month.  Try tasty Nutrition Education Program Calendar recipes and discover strategies to eat healthier and cook at home!

Join us for December and Slow Cooker Navy Bean Soup!

December Lunch and Learn

- Boyd County Extension Office

Join us for our December Lunch and Learn event - Planning Holiday Meals on a Thrifty Budget!

Lunch will be provided or you can bring your own.  Call the extension office today to register.  Space is limited!

Contact Information

2420 Center Street Catlettsburg, KY 41129-1279

(606) 739-5184

boyd.ext@uky.edu