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Who We Are

Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Cooperative Extension is made up of human scientists, including county educators and extension specialists, from the OSU College of Education and Human Sciences who focus on issues that affect our daily lives. These issues include health, hunger, environment, finances, family breakdown, jobs and employment, resilience, risky behaviors, safety and more. We work closely with OSU Extension's 4-H Youth Development to support positive youth development in the state by bringing the best science to solving problems and enhancing lives.

Goal of Family and Consumer Sciences

Our goal is to help Oklahoma families, youth and individuals develop and grow in safe and healthy ways. We accomplish this through research-based education that meets community needs and ultimately improves lives, society and the economy.

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2025 Family and Consumer Sciences Impacts


43,000
program participants

reached with Family and Consumer Sciences educational content.
4,300
parents participated

in the Co-Parenting for Resilience classes, both in-person and online, in 72 of Oklahoma’s 77 counties.  
180,276
volunteer hours

from Oklahoma Home and Community Education members.

Family & Consumer Sciences News

Mid-Year Financial Checkup Helps Keep Goals on Track

June 1, 2026

Learn more about mid-year financial checkups such as how much money should be saved and how to meet saving goals.

Cooking for One or Two: Strategies for Healthy Meals and Less Waste

May 4, 2026

Planning balanced meals, adjusting recipe sizes and creatively using leftovers to reduce waste and save money while maintaining healthy eating habits.

National Nutrition Month

April 13, 2026

National Nutrition Month promotes healthy eating, balanced meals and physical activity with fresh foods, fitness and heart health habits for better energy and overall wellness.

Family and Consumer Sciences

March 7, 2026

Newsletters for Family and Consumer Sciences

Family and Consumer Sciences Statewide Events