Extension
It Starts With Us
Strengthening Families & Enhancing Lifestyle Choices
Individual and Family Development
Nuetzman and Cecil
Nurturing Parenting
Grandparents and Grandchildren Together
4-H Communications and Expressive Arts Core Curriculum
Mobilizing Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP)
According to the 2008-2012 American Community Survey 5-Year estimated from the US Census Bureau and Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky (www.kentuckyhealthfacts.org), 28% of families in Clinton County live below the poverty level and the median household income is $27,285. Adults in our community lack the education, life, and workforce skills necessary to holding good jobs and creating healthy and stable foundations for families. Additionally, the 2016 County Health Rankings reveal a 9.1% unemployment rate for our community.
2016 Early Childhood Profile data reveals that there were 40 children 0-17 years old with substantiated child abuse/neglect while an increasing number of children in that same age group, 262, are being raised by grandparents. Additionally, 2016 County Health Rankings data reveals that 33% of children are living in single-parent households. Family structure and stability can present challenges for many families in our community. Kindergarten readiness results continue to show that children in our community fall below state averages for the past several years in academic, language, and physical development as well as social-emotional/self-help development. Only 38.2% of children are kindergarten ready.
Families are able to:
•Care for the physical and mental health and well-being of each individual over the long term
•Foster the optimal development of children and youth
•Practice parental leadership skills
•Access community resources when needed
The number of people who:
•Set and used family rules, routines and limited screen time
•Ate family meals four or more times a week
•Reduced stress levels, made time for selves, and/or made wise decisions about money, time, etc.
•Practice skills to strengthen and sustain relationships
•Accessed community agencies and resources when needed
•Engaged in community outreach activities
The number of people who:
•Commits to set family rules regarding eating together, limiting screen time, active play and exercise, set routines
•Intends to manage stress; make time for self; listen, talk, bond with family members; read with child daily; teach responsibility in use of money, time, etc.
•Describes child’s developmental levels relative to averages
Initial Outcome: Participants will set family rules/routines and learn concepts related to discipline and punishment. They will also learn how to use preventive and positive discipline techniques. Individuals will learn normal changes related to aging.
Indicator: Individuals will identify concepts learned and discuss positive changes implemented in families.
Method: Pre/Post Evaluations and self-report
Timeline: Following programs
Intermediate Outcome: Participants will utilize family routines and rules and practice skills to enhance relationships. They will report using preventive and positive discipline techniques in response to misbehavior. Members will acknowledge aging issues.
Indicator: Family members will report strategies implemented and changes in individuals and family dynamics.
Method: Evaluations/self-reports and follow-up surveys
Timeline: Following programs
Long-term Outcome: Family members will build personal strengths and self-control, interpersonal communication and life skills. They will also implement positive coping skills and stress management techniques.
Indicator: Members will deal with stressful situations in a positive manner by using skills learned and will indicate a decrease in the number negative outbursts and conflicts within the family unit.
Method: Program pre/post evaluations and self-report/follow-up evaluations
Timeline: Beginning and end of program and follow-up surveys
Audience: General Public
Project or Activity: Media (news articles, newsletters, radio spots)
Content or Curriculum: Exclusives, FCS Agent News Releases, publications, HEEL materials, etc.
Inputs: KY CES Publications and Resources, Extension Specialists, eXtension, USDA, CDC, etc.
Date: Monthly July 2019-June 2020
Audience: Families with Young Children
Project or Activity: Community Early Childhood Council (write grant and coordinate implementation of grant activities)
Content or Curriculum: LEAP, FCS Extension curricula, NAEYC, eXtension, etc.
Inputs: Governor's Office of Early Childhood and grant funds, FRYSC, Council Members, Community Partners, Schools, etc.
Date: 2019-2020
Audience: General Public
Project or Activity: Financial Management
Content or Curriculum: publications, money smart curriculum and investment workshops, etc.
Inputs: Local banks, high school FCS department, community partners, Extension staff and resources
Date: 2019-2020
Audience: Older Adults
Project or Activity: Safe & Defensive Driver Education
Content or Curriculum: KY State Police and AARP
Inputs: Kentucky State Police, AARP, Retired Teachers Association, community partners, media
Date: Spring 2019
Audience: Grandparents and Other Relatives Raising Children
Project or Activity: KINnections (Relatives Raising Children) Program
Content or Curriculum: Grandparents and Grandchildren Together, FCS publications, curriculum, etc.
Inputs: FRYSC, schools, churches, community partners
Date: Monthly beginning August 2019
Audience: Primary Students
Project or Activity: Mind Your Manners for Primary Students
Content or Curriculum: FCS publications
Inputs: Extension Staff, Homemakers, volunteers, schools, etc.
Date: 2019-2020
Audience: Youth and Adults
Project or Activity: Personal Enrichment & Life Skills Programs
Content or Curriculum: FCS publications, local resources, etc.
Inputs: Extension Homemakers, volunteers, churches, Extension Staff, schools
Date: Monthly beginning August 2019
Audience: Extension Homemakers/General Public
Project or Activity: Homemaker Leader Lesson Trainings/Community Workshops (specific topics TBA)
Content or Curriculum: KEHA approved lessons, FCS publications, agent developed materials
Inputs: Extension Staff, Homemakers, volunteers, churches, etc.
Date: August 2019-May 2020
Audience: Clinton County Families
Project or Activity: Parent Education & Family Enrichment
Content or Curriculum: Nurturing Parenting, Home is Where the Health Is, FCS publications, NEP materials, etc.
Inputs: DCBS, Adanta, schools, FRYSC, etc.
Date: 2019-2020
Audience: Youth and Adults
Project or Activity: Career Development Programs
Content or Curriculum: Various Extension workforce preparation curricula for youth and adults
Inputs: Chamber, local businesses, schools, local government, volunteers, Area Technology Center, career coaches
Date: 2019-2020
Audience: Youth and Adults
Project or Activity: Substance Abuse Prevention
Content or Curriculum: Collaborative with Regional Prevention Center
Inputs: Adanta Regional Prevention Center, KY-ASAP, volunteers, churches, schools, etc.
Date: 2019-2020
Audience: Early Childhood age students and families
Project or Activity: Ready, Set, Grow
Content or Curriculum: Various Extension curricula appropriate for age group
Inputs: Early Childhood Center, FRYSC, 21st Century, churches, etc.
Date: Monthly August 2019-May 2020
Author: Christy Stearns
Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
The fast pace of today’s family life can make it easy to forget that simply just spending time together is really important. Quality family time strengthens bonds, improves communication, and enhances self-esteem of children. To promote togetherness, learning, and physical activity, the Clinton County Extension Office hosted a Pumpkin Walk event for families. The event encouraged families to participate in literacy and enrichment activities, be active, and learn more about health and
Author: Christy Stearns
Major Program: Money Habitudes
Financial education programs often highlight financial literacy skills such as budgeting and managing credit card debt; however, these skills do not tap into the emotional and practical issues that cause people to react irrationally with money. Financial decisions are most often motivated by emotional need as opposed to logical knowledge. To address this concern, the Clinton County Cooperative Extension Service utilized the Money Habitudes program to emphasize the importance of developing a heal
Author: James Cecil
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
According to the 2019 County Health Rankings, Clinton County has a 16% food insecurity rate. When high poverty, unemployment, and other risk factors related to the coronavirus pandemic combine, the stress of limited food access is overwhelming for many families. Clinton County Extension staff have helped facilitate the monthly commodities food distribution program during the pandemic. A drive through format has been utilized for health and safety purposes. During March, April, May an June a tota
Author: Christy Stearns
Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
COVID-19 changed the manner in which Extension staff served communities. In an effort to continue to provide educational programming and promote family engagement, the Clinton County Cooperative Extension Service provided weekly grab and go Extension at Home Kits filled with educational activities that were available for pick up on the porch of the office. A total of 750 kits were distributed from March-June. Extension at Home Kits provided hands-on learning activities for youth and adults and i
