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    Family, Youth and Community Sciences

    Family, Youth and Community Sciences

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    About Family, Youth and Community Sciences

    Welcome to the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences (FYCS). We're a community of scholars, professionals, and students dedicated to improving the lives of individuals, families, and communities through research, education, and outreach.

    We offer undergraduate and graduate degree programs that prioritize student success and foster a culture of excellence. With a focus on youth and family development, community engagement, nonprofit management, and personal and family financial well-being, our programs provide students with a solid foundation for a rewarding professional career.

    Our faculty are experts in their fields, and our research is guided by a commitment to improving the human condition. Through our outreach efforts, we provide research-based information and education to individuals, families, and communities across the state.

    We're proud of our department's rich history and our ongoing efforts to make a positive impact in Florida, the United States, and the world.

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    Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences
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    3001 McCarty Hall D
    1604 McCarty Drive
    P.O. Box 110310
    Gainesville, FL 32611-0310

    (352) 392-1778

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    We are scholars who seek to find practical, accessible solutions to everyday problems that affect youth, families, and the communities in which they live. View our peer-reviewed publications on cooperative Extension initiatives on askIFAS.

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    3001 McCarty Hall D, P.O. Box 110310, Gainesville, FL 32611-0310
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