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.
Food Preservation and Canning
Additional Information
KEHA MEMBERSHIP
Want to join KEHA Homemakers? Look into this link provided https://keha.ca.uky.edu/ to learn more information or call the Perry County Extension Office! (606) 436-2044 Did you know you can become a Regular Club member or Mailbox Membership? Here are the benefits to each!
REGULAR MEMBERSHIP
• Attend monthly meetings • Participate in club and county activities • Educational lesson each meeting • Receive newsletters and information about programs • Leadership opportunities • Awards and recognition • Community Support
MAILBOX MEMBERSHIP
Members-at-large enjoy the privileges of regular Extension Homemaker Club membership, but choose to not attend a regularly-scheduled club meeting. Ideal for those who wish to stay connected but have less time to regularly commit.
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Please scan the QR Code to navigate to the Perry County Homemaker's Enrollment Form. You can also email us at perry.ext@uky.edu or visit the Perry County Extension Office during business hours to obtain an enrollment form.
JOIN KEHA & WHY
WHO CAN JOIN? The Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association (KEHA), as an educational program of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension, serves all people regardless of economic or social status, and will not discriminate regardless of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability. Any full or part-time homemaker, male or female, rural or urban, teenager or senior citizen and in-between, may belong to KEHA. WHAT IS KEHA? The Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association (KEHA) is a volunteer organization that works to improve the quality of life for families and communities through leadership development, volunteer service, and education. The organization was developed in cooperation with the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service. Across the state, County Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Agents work closely with KEHA members and clubs to provide educational programming and coordinate community activities.
Lorie Adams
Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Science
(606) 436-2044 lorie.adams@uky.edu Perry County Extension Office 933 Perry Park Rd., Hazard, Kentucky 41701-5322Morgan C. Napier
Extension Assistant, 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Science
(606) 436-2044 mcgo235@uky.edu Perry County Extension Office 933 Perry Park Rd., Hazard, Kentucky 41701-5322