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.

FCS Bulletins

Archive of Health Bulletin and MONEYWI$E Articles

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KEHA-Franklin County Homemakers Association

Membership, club meetings, homemaker goals and more!

Join the Franklin County Homemakers Association

Events

Cooking Through the Calendar

- Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office

Cooking Through the Calendar with Franklin County's NEP Assistant, Pam Holbrook. 

The 2nd Monday of each month from 5:30pm-7:30pm at the Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office. 

Frankfort Chess Masters

- Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office

Do you like to play chess and know how the pieces move?

Adolescents and adults are welcome to join our group to play chess, improve your skills, and meet new players. Chess sets and clocks will be available. 

Meet the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month. 6:00-8:00pm.

Annual member dues: $10

For more information, email the group facilitator, Julio Mendoza at julioamendoza@yahoo.com

First Aid - Multi County Seminar

- Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office

Join us for a multi-county seminar presented by Franklin County EMS on CPR and wound care. There will be dinner by the Franklin County Cattlemen's Association. 

Grow It, Eat It, Cook It

- Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office

Come join us for a fun evening of learning how to grow your own food, cook delicious recipes, and enjoy a tasty meal together! Each participant will get transplants or seeds to grow at home.

Frankfort Chess Masters

- Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office

Do you like to play chess and know how the pieces move?

Adolescents and adults are welcome to join our group to play chess, improve your skills, and meet new players. Chess sets and clocks will be available. 

Meet the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month. 6:00-8:00pm.

Annual member dues: $10

For more information, email the group facilitator, Julio Mendoza at julioamendoza@yahoo.com

Request for Proposal for Annual Financial Audit Services

- Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office

The Franklin County Extension District Board (FCEDB) is a local special taxing district that serves as a link between the Franklin County and the state’s land grant universities to help people improve their lives through an educational process focusing on their issues and needs. The FCEDB has an annual operating budget of approximately $2.7 million and is seeking proposals from qualified firms of certified public accountants to perform an annual financial audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, with the option to renew for four subsequent fiscal years.

The proposal should be submitted electronically to adam.leonberger@uky.edu by April 30, 2024.

2024 KEHA State Meeting

Holiday Inn University Plaza

‘Blazing The Way With KEHA’ is the theme of our 2024 KEHA State Meeting in Bowling Green! The Fort Harrod Area is hosting this year’s State Meeting and they have been working hard to help local, county, and area homemakers rev up their engines and blaze the way for a memorable meeting. The three-day agenda is full of wonderful learning sessions and hands-on craft classes that include a wide number of winning topics and activities. There is a way for everyone to spark their engines to victory!

2024 KEHA State Meeting

Holiday Inn University Plaza

‘Blazing The Way With KEHA’ is the theme of our 2024 KEHA State Meeting in Bowling Green! The Fort Harrod Area is hosting this year’s State Meeting and they have been working hard to help local, county, and area homemakers rev up their engines and blaze the way for a memorable meeting. The three-day agenda is full of wonderful learning sessions and hands-on craft classes that include a wide number of winning topics and activities. There is a way for everyone to spark their engines to victory!

2024 KEHA State Meeting

Holiday Inn University Plaza

‘Blazing The Way With KEHA’ is the theme of our 2024 KEHA State Meeting in Bowling Green! The Fort Harrod Area is hosting this year’s State Meeting and they have been working hard to help local, county, and area homemakers rev up their engines and blaze the way for a memorable meeting. The three-day agenda is full of wonderful learning sessions and hands-on craft classes that include a wide number of winning topics and activities. There is a way for everyone to spark their engines to victory!

Cooking Through the Calendar

- Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office

Cooking Through the Calendar with Franklin County's NEP Assistant, Pam Holbrook. 

The 2nd Monday of each month from 5:30pm-7:30pm at the Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office. 

Carla A. Carter

Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Science

(502) 695-9035 carla.graham@uky.edu Franklin County Extension Office 101 Lakeview Drive, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601-8750