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.
Clay County Homemakers
We have several homemaker clubs in Clay County. New members are always welcome! Interested in becoming a member? Interested in learning more about the homemaker organization and what they do? Interested in started your own homemaker club?
Learn more about homemakers!Give the gift that will last all year long! Gift someone a homemaker membership this holiday season! The annual membership will include monthly newsletters, quarterly Grab & Go crafts, monthly meetings to any and all homemaker clubs, and reduced registration fees for a number of programs and workshops. Stop by the Clay County Extension Office to purchase a membership for that special someone for only $12. A gift voucher will be provided for you to give.
FOOD PRESERVATION PUBLICATIONS
Other Helpful Publications
PREPARING MEALS ON A BUDGET
DIAL PRESSURE CANNERS
Do you have a dial pressure canner lid that you need checked? Bring the lid into our office and we can check it for free!
Brandy Napier
Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Science
(606) 598-2789 brandy.napier@uky.edu Clay County Extension Office 69 Jameson Road, Manchester, Kentucky 40962-0421