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.

Homemaker News

• Quilts for Veterans meet in the Education building every Monday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. to sew
• Sit and Sew occurs on the first and third Fridays of each month from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Homemaker Council Meeting is February 25, 2025. If you are a county chairman or club president it is really important that you attend the council meetings.
• Leader Lesson Training is February 27, 2025.
• Homemaker State (KEHA) awards are due in March.

We still have pecans left!  You can stop by and pick some up from the Carter County Extension Office. Pecans are $10 a bag.