Extension
It Starts With Us
Author: Lora Davidson
Major Program: Economic Development and Workforce Preparation - FCS
Food insecurity describes a household’s inability to supply enough food for each member to live an active, healthy life. In Eastern Kentucky 1 out of every 6 individuals are unsure where their next meal will come from, and Laurel County has a 16.4% insecurity rate in the entire county. The God’s Pantry Food Bank serves over 50 counties in Central and Eastern Kentucky. With donations that are made to the pantry, they can supply more meals to families who have food insecuri
Author: Natalie Green
Major Program: Economic Development and Workforce Preparation - FCS
There is a need in Webster County for students to be educated on how their current grades are going to affect their future goals and careers. There are many students who are just "getting by" academically, as reported by teachers and FRYSC Coordinator at the Webster County Middle School. Students aren't able to understand how their decisions now are going to impact their lives in a few short years when they graduate high school.The Reality Store Program is implemented as an educati
Author: Christy Stearns
Major Program: Economic Development and Workforce Preparation - FCS
Due to increased work responsibilities for parents, older siblings are often left to care for young children or they are being cared for by adolescent babysitters. Results of a local Family Resource Youth Services Center survey indicated that parents needed trained babysitters who are better qualified to care for their young children. A two-day babysitting clinic was implemented for middle and high school students to address this need. Topics presented included infant care and hands-on practice
Author: Leah VanMeter
Major Program: Economic Development and Workforce Preparation - FCS
Productivity allows us to make progress on and complete necessary tasks. However, due to time constraints, competing responsibilities, stressors, and personal tendencies such as procrastination, we often are not as productive as we would like to be. To enhance productivity skills within the local community and assist individuals in learning strategies to maximize their time and output, especially in the workplace, the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service developed the Time Well S
