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 SPOTLIGHT
2025 Holiday Bazaar
Henry County Homemaker Clubs
Henry County has a variety of Homemaker clubs that welcome anyone wanting to join. There are monthly lessons provided by the University of Kentucky on varying topics voted on by club members. If you are interested in joining a club or starting your own club, please contact Krista at the Extension Office for more details. Click here for Homemaker Enrollment Form
Homemaker Clubs
Country Ladies- Terry Heffley
Jericho- Saundra Smith
Town & Country- Catherine Bryant
Loving Local Ladies- Diana Powell Baxter
Living Well- Maryellen Garrison
Mailbox Members
Cultural Arts
Farmers' Market
Henry County Farmers' Market is comprised of local farmers selling homegrown produce, handmade crafts and homemade wares.
Learn MoreFCS Offerings in Henry County
FCS Book Club
Meets monthly on the third Wednesday at 1:30pm.
FCS Open Sew
Meets monthly on the first Monday at 10:00am.
FCS Workshops
See the events page for upcoming workshops.
FCS Quilting Group
The quilting group is for any level and meets monthly on the third Thursday at 10:00am.
FCS Walk with Your Agent
See the events page for details.
Homemakers Activities
For Homemakers members, we have club meetings, workshops, Bingo and Bunco, and fun day trips! Ask Krista for more information.
Food Preservation
Recipe of the Month
Krista M. Perry
Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Science
(502) 845-2811 krista.brown@uky.edu Henry County Extension Office 2151 Campbellsburg Rd., New Castle, Kentucky 40050-0246The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.
Eleanor Roosevelt