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.

Lorie Adams

Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Science

(606) 785-5329 lorie.adams@uky.edu Knott County Extension Office 149 Parks Branch Road, Hindman, Kentucky 41822-0462

Salina T. Gibson

Extension Staff Assistant, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Science, 4-H Youth Development

(606) 785-5329 sgibson@uky.edu Knott County Extension Office 149 Parks Branch Road, Hindman, Kentucky 41822-0462

Ashley Reynolds

Extension Assistant, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Science, 4-H Youth Development

(606) 785-5329 ashley.reynolds2@uky.edu Knott County Extension Office 149 Parks Branch Road, Hindman, Kentucky 41822-0462

Contact Information

149 Parks Branch Road P.O. Box 462 Hindman, KY 41822-0462

(606) 785-5329

knott.ext@uky.edu