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06/24/2026
Join us in congratulating Kay Denniston, Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences in Bourbon County. At the recent American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) Annual Conference, she received the AAFCS Leader Award. This award honors FCS professionals who make a lasting impact through their leadership and service.
Building strong families. Building Kentucky. It starts with us.
06/23/2026
Your little adventurer is testing limits and trying new things. From first steps to new foods, eight months is a delightful experience for parents and babies.
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Building strong families. Building Kentucky. It starts with us.
If you are feeling overwhelmed by eveyrthing that needs to be done daily, try establishing routines.
Building strong families. Building Kentucky. It starts with us.
06/19/2026
Traveling through Kentucky provides unforgettable experiences that build precious memories. Take the opportunity this summer to visit those off-the-beaten path locations that are uniquely Kentucky.
Building strong families. Building Kentucky. It starts with us.
06/18/2026
If you are experiencing electricity outage, follow this guidance to ensure food safety.
Food Safety During Power Outage Find out from FoodSafety.gov how to keep food safe before, during, and after emergencies, such as floods, fires, natural disasters, or the loss of power.
Check out what you will find on Talking FACS this week!
Building strong families. Building Kentucky. It starts with us.
"Asking for help is a sign of strength." - Natese Dockery, PhD, Assistant Clinical Professor for Mental Health and Well-being.
Building strong families. Building Kentucky. It starts with us.
06/11/2026
Keep cool as a cucumber on pool days!
Pool days are great days for sharing healthy options with your children. Take a cooler stocked with fruits and veggies (in addition to being packed full of nutrients, they help keep up hydration while out in the sun.) Fiber-rich foods like apples and carrots are great for keeping kids fueled!
And, don't forget the sunscreen.
Building strong families. Building Kentucky. It starts with us.
06/09/2026
Health Care can account for a significant portion of family budgets. In this month's MoneyWi$e Newsletter, you will find tips for making your health care visits efficient and effective.
Download this issue, today. https://ukfcs.net/MWNewsletters
Valuing People. Valuing Money.
When you need to recharge, what do you do? On today's Mental Health Minute, Dr. Dockery share simple ways to help.
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