Family & Consumer Sciences | Rockcastle County Extension Office

Rockcastle County Extension Office

Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

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.

Additional Information

Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Initiatives FCS Publications Nutrition Education Program

Hazel B. Jackson

Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Science

(606) 256-2403 hjackson@uky.edu Rockcastle County Extension Office 1050 West Main St., Mount Vernon, Kentucky 40456-2505

Hannah Prewitt

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

(606) 256-2403 hannah.prewitt@uky.edu Rockcastle County Extension Office 1050 West Main St., Mount Vernon, Kentucky 40456-2505

Events

Counted Cross Stitch

Thu, Aug 14 2025, 10am - 12pm Rockcastle Cooperative Extension Office

Need a fun activity to distract you from scrolling on your phone? This is it! Counted Cross-Stitch is a fun, easy and beginner friendly class.

Counted Cross Stitch

Thu, Aug 14 2025, 6 - 8pm Rockcastle Cooperative Extension Office

Need a fun activity to distract you from scrolling on your phone? This is it! Counted Cross-Stitch is a fun, easy and beginner friendly class.

County Homemaker Meeting

Thu, Aug 21 2025, 6 - 9pm Rockcastle Cooperative Extension Office

Rockcastle Homemakers- this evening is just for you! Come out and join us as we celebrate another great year for our clubs, and view our Cultural Arts exhibits turned in by many talented ladies in our county!

Jelly Vinyl Bags

Tue, Sep 9 2025, 6 - 8:30pm Rockcastle Cooperative Extension Office

These waterproof jelly vinyl bags are a great beginner project on a sewing machine!
Cost: FREE - just bring your own sport zipper at least 12" long!

Homeschool Club

Wed, Sep 10 2025, All day

Join us as we kick off our 2025-2026 school year!

Quilted Tote Bags

Mon, Sep 15 2025, 5 - 9pm Rockcastle Cooperative Extension Office

This Quilted Tote Bag is always a crowd pleaser! Registration is required (call 606-256-2403). See event details for class specifics.

Sit and Sew

Fri, Sep 19 2025, 10am - 3pm Rockcastle Cooperative Extension Office

Bring your own project, or help us work on projects that will be donated to the NICU at UK hospital! Call our office for more information!

Homeschool Club

Wed, Oct 15 2025, 10am - 2pm

Join us as we kick off our 2025-2026 school year!

Holiday Ideas

Tue, Nov 11 2025, 6 - 8pm Rockcastle Cooperative Extension Office

One of the favorite craft classes of the year! A booklet put together by Extension Offices in the Wilderness Trail area of Kentucky, to share with you!

Holiday Ideas

Thu, Nov 13 2025, 10am - 1pm Rockcastle Cooperative Extension Office

One of the favorite craft classes of the year! A booklet put together by Extension Offices in the Wilderness Trail area of Kentucky, to share with you!

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