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Who We Are

Family & 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 & 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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What We Do

Family & Consumer Sciences offer an extensive menu of educational programs focused on statewide initiatives to help improve the lives of all Oklahomans. Learn more about the available programs below.

2023 Family and Consumer Sciences Impacts 


84,000
program participants

reached with Family and Consumer Sciences educational content
12,800
participants

in Community Nutrition Education Programs
153,987
volunteer hours

from Oklahoma Home and Community Education members

Family & Consumer Sciences News

Behavioral connection between mental health and substance abuse

November 6, 2024

Learn about the behavioral connection between mental health and substance abuse.

New Extension finance specialist focuses on saving

October 23, 2024

Mengya Wang joined OSU Extension as the personal finance specialist in July 2024.

Less sugar, more exercise can reduce the risks of type 2 diabetes

September 19, 2024

This article gives detail on the ways that exercise can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.

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