Home and Family
Family Consumer Sciences
What our name means:
Family is the focus of our work. We provide non-formal education to family members or those persons who teach and support families. We assist community members, agencies, businesses, and other organizations in understanding how their practices and policies affect families.
Consumer refers to the important decision-making role of choosing products and services that support the needs and values of the family. Decisions are made with information from a variety of sources, one of which is the Cooperative Extension Service.
Sciences reflects the fact that our profession uses the physical, social, and behavioral sciences to provide non-formal education in support of families.
Tips and Helpful Hints
Holiday Stain Solutions
Build Wealth, Not Debt
Personal Finance - E-Extension Information Central
FNP Program
Why is it important to be active?
Common Can Sizes
Helpful Home & Family Publications:
Choosing Day Care: Child Care Homes
Choosing Day Care: Care Centers & Preschools
Emergent Literacy: Helping Young Children's Development Through Reading
Couples Talk: Enhancing Your Relationship
Recycling: It is Easy Being Green
Resources
Guide to Kansas Family Supports
Check out the NEW Choose MyPlate Healthy Eating Information
K-State Family & Consumer Sciences-Home, Family & Youth
Energy Extension Program-Pollution Prevention Institute Radon Program
Hoarding: The Impact of Compulsive Keeper