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.

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Nanette S. Banks

Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Science

(606) 633-2362 nanette.banks@uky.edu Letcher County Extension Office 478 Extension Drive, Whitesburg, Kentucky 41858

Mitchum Whitaker

Extension Assistant, Family and Consumer Science

(606) 633-2362 mitchum.whitaker@uky.edu Letcher County Extension Office 478 Extension Drive, Whitesburg, Kentucky 41858

Contact Information

478 Extension Drive P.O. Box 784 Whitesburg, KY 41858

(606) 633-2362

letcher.ext@uky.edu