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.


Sarah Congleton

Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Science

(859) 498-8741 sarah.congleton@uky.edu Montgomery County Extension Office 106 East Locust Street, Mt. Sterling, Kentucky 40353-1400

Jessica Drake

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

(859) 498-8741 jessica.drake@uky.edu Montgomery County Extension Office 106 East Locust Street, Mt. Sterling, Kentucky 40353-1400

Contact Information

106 East Locust Street Mt. Sterling, KY 40353-1404

(859) 498-8741

montgomery.ext@uky.edu