Extension
It Starts With Us
Author: Caroline Hughes
Major Program: Creating and Maintaining Family Traditions
Working with the elderly is always a time of the old meeting the new, each sharing knowledge and information along the way. My monthly meeting with my Homemakers group at the Robertson County Health Care Facility is no exception. The meetings conducted there create a feeling of inclusion enjoyed by the residents as community events and Homemaker activities are discussed, Many of those attending the event each month belonged to a Homemaker club before they came to reside at the facili
Author: Crystal Osborne
Major Program: Creating and Maintaining Family Traditions
Strong families play an important role in the community and contribute to a healthy society overall. Strong families are those who create a sense of connection, closeness, emotional safety, security, and stability. One way to maintain a strong and healthy family is through traditions. In May 2019 the Owsley County FCS Extension Service offered the program, “Creating and Maintaining Family Traditions” to Quicksand Area homemakers. The program emphasized ways i
Author: Audrey Myers
Major Program: Creating and Maintaining Family Traditions
Teaching children manners, character and social emotional skills are very important. Manners are a skill that needs to be taught to children of all ages. These skills provide a way for children to be confident in every aspect of their lives. The Taylor County Extension Agent provided the “Manners to Go” program for the BRANCH after school program at Taylor County Primary School. This program focuses on reading and math skills, good nutrition, community and li
