St. Mary's FCS

Family & Consumer Sciences in St. Mary's 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.

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 St. Mary's County.

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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University of Maryland Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Programs

The Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) program strives to ensure that all Maryland residents are healthy and economically successful at every stage of life. The University of Maryland Extension FCS team works with youth and families to prevent and manage chronic diseases through resources and programming around healthy food and physical activity choices, safe food handling, and financial and health insurance literacy.

Food, Nutrition, and Health

UME programs offer research-based education on nutrition, healthy lifestyles, chronic disease prevention, food safety, and home food preservation. Learn more.

UME Nutrition & Wellness Programs

Financial Wellness

UME provides resources to help individuals and families develop budgeting skills, manage credit, build savings, and work toward financial goals. Learn more.

UME Financial Education Programs

Health Insurance Literacy

UME's educational programs help individuals understand health insurance options, evaluate coverage, and make informed healthcare decisions. Read more.

Food & Wellness Resources

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Extension FCS Resources

Looking to learn more about personal finances, food and nutrition, or wellness?  Discover hundreds of helpful resources and articles from the University of Maryland Extension FCS team. Explore UME's full resource library.

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