Family & Consumer Sciences in Kent County

The Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) program provides research-based education that helps individuals and families make informed decisions about their health, finances, and overall well-being. Programs are designed to build practical life skills that support healthy living, financial stability, and improved quality of life across the lifespan.

University of Maryland Extension (UME) educational opportunities are available for youth, adults, families, schools, community organizations, businesses, and agricultural audiences through workshops, classes, community partnerships, and online resources. 

Areas of Focus

  • Nutrition, health, and wellness
  • Food safety and preservation
  • Financial wellness
  • Health insurance literacy
  • Chronic disease prevention
  • Healthy food choices
  • Budgeting and financial decision-making
  • Workforce and life skills development

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Kent County Family & Consumer Sciences Programs

The University of Maryland Extension Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) program strives to ensure that all Maryland residents are healthy and economically successful at every stage of life through education, research, and outreach programs. We help people acquire knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to make informed decisions that affect their health and economic well-being. We help them identify health risks and then make a plan to reduce those risks. We accomplish this by working with youth and families to prevent and manage chronic diseases through healthy food and physical activity choices, handling food safely, teaching financial and health insurance literacy, and creating safe and healthy places to live, work, play, and learn.

FCS programs vary by county based on local needs and available expertise. Contact our office to learn about educational programs, workshops, and resources available in our county.

Extension FCS Resources

Looking to learn more about personal finances, food preservation, or health insurance? Discover hundreds of helpful resources and articles from the University of Maryland Extension FCS team.

UME's Food, Nutrition, and Health FCS programs provide research-based education on nutrition, healthy lifestyles, chronic disease prevention, food safety, and home food preservation. Read more.

Financial Wellness

UME's Financial Wellness program offers resources to help individuals and families develop budgeting skills, manage credit, build savings, and work toward financial goals. Read more.

Health Insurance Literacy

UME's Health Insurance Literacy program offers education to help individuals understand health insurance options, evaluate coverage, and make informed healthcare decisions. Read more.

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