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Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS)

The UF/IFAS Extension Orange County Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) program helps families build healthy, safe, and stable lives. We offer education on nutrition, food safety, wellness, money management, healthy homes, hurricane prep, and parenting. Our agents share research‑based information you can use every day.

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Nutrition and Disease Prevention

Our food and nutrition programs help families make healthy choices that support good health and help prevent disease. We offer education on healthy eating, diabetes prevention, and ways to reduce food waste. Our goal is to give you simple, research-based information you can use every day.

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Home, Energy & Money Management

A safe, healthy home and strong money skills are important for overall well-being. Our research-based programs help families find resources, build financial confidence, and learn the basics of managing money and owning a home. We are here to support you as you work toward a safer home and greater financial independence.

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Healthy Lifestyles

Not getting enough physical activity can lead to health problems like obesity and other chronic diseases. Our programs help residents build healthy habits by encouraging more physical activity and better eating choices. We also teach how good nutrition supports long-term health. Our focus is on simple steps that improve overall wellness.