Nurturing Families (general)Major Program

17902

Total Hours

Contributed.

116066

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

1486

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

1814

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of individuals (parents or caregivers) reporting improved personal skills (such as increased personal strengths, interpersonal communication and life skills to strengthen families)  

8247

Number of individuals demonstrating nurturing attitudes and behaviors by caring for the health and well-being of individuals throughout the lifespan.  

4268

Number of individuals reporting behaviors that foster the optimal development of children and  youth

3664

Number of parents and/or caregivers who practice one or more parental leadership skills (such as parental empathy, proper ways of establishing family rules, and concrete support their child to develop a sense of positive self-worth)

2590

Number of individuals actively engaged in collaborations and programs that build community capacity to nurture families

3041

Stories

Stories Songs and Stretches

Stories, Songs, and Stretches!® is a startup dedicated to enhancing early learning through embodied play. Through this program you can intentionally weave together books, songs, mindfulness, and yoga-inspired movement to create joyful play experiences that engage the whole child – body, heart, and mind. This class involved three preschool classes at Fairview elementary and approximately 52 students participated in all three sessions. The youth learn to calm themselves, focus on their breathing, ...

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Stories Songs and Stretches

Stories Behind the Numbers

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    Nutrition Calendar are produced by the Nutrition Education Program every year promoting the consumption of healthy fruit and vegetables. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention 46.2... Read More

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  • Farmers Market

    According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention 46.2% of adults reported consuming fruit less than one time daily and 24.9% of adults reported consuming vegetables less than one time daily.... Read More

  • From Our Farmers Market to your Home

    According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention 46.2% of adults reported consuming fruit less than one time daily and 24.9% of adults reported consuming vegetables less than one time daily.... Read More

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