Life Skill Development for All AgesPlan of Work

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Monroe County CES

Title:
Life Skill Development for All Ages
MAP:
Family and Consumer Sciences
Agents Involved:
Turner, Susan
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Family and Consumer Science
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Leadership
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Health
Situation:

According to a 2019 profile produced by Kentucky By the Numbers, 34.6% of Monroe County youth ages 0 to 17 live in poverty with a county poverty rate of 23%.  Children who live in poverty are more likely to have learning disabilities and developmental delays. Furthermore, children who start kindergarten with delayed development and fewer assets are by far more likely to repeat grades, get tracked into lower-tier classes and drop out of high school than more advantaged children.   The Monroe County Community Assessment indicated that there was a need for more education in the areas of basic life skill instruction and financial management.   Kentucky 4-H and the Family and Consumer Sciences program seeks to meet these needs through working with youth and families in a variety of situations to increase their consumer awareness, financial management, nutrition, culinary arts, textiles, housing, and human development.

Long-Term Outcomes:

Foster the positive development of children

Be responsible and contributing individuals and family members

Gain and maintain employment through life skill development

Contribute to a safe and healthy home and community

Early development of financial management skills

Intermediate Outcomes:

Practice responsible consumer and financial decision-making

Practice healthy eating choices

Adopt habits and skills that contribute toward employability in the future

Utilize and practice life skills in projects and life situations 

Project a positive image and self-confidence 

Initial Outcomes:

Gain knowledge and develop skills in Family & Consumer Sciences projects and programs 

Understand the decision-making process 

Gain skills in setting a goal and developing a plan of action 

Learn to read and follow instructions

Evaluation:

Outcome: Gain knowledge and develop skills in Family & Consumer Sciences projects and programs

Indicator: Effective completion of FCS project

Method:  project record books, fair entries, club activities

Timeline: annually




Outcome: Gain skills in setting a goal and developing a plan of action

Indicator: quality completion of projects and skills learned

Indicator: setting and achieving goals

Method: testimonials of members, parents, and leaders

Timeline: annually



Outcome: Adopt habits and skills that contribute toward employability in the future

Indicator: ability to recognize career requirements

Method: Project club work

Timeline: Annually


Outcome: Practice healthy eating habits

Indicator: testimonials from clientele and parents

Method: after-school and club programming

Timeline: Annually

Learning Opportunities:

Audience:  Youth ages 14-18

Project/Program:  American Private Enterprise Program

Curriculum:  American Private Enterprise 

 Inputs:   curriculum, volunteers, paid staff, facilities

Date:  March/April 2021


Audience:  Youth in grade 8

Project/Program:  4-H Reality Store

Curriculum:  4-H Build a Million, Building a Healthy, Wealthy Future, Consumer Savvy

Inputs:  curriculum, paid staff

Date:  classroom instruction held during school March and April


Audience:  Youth ages 9 to 18

Project/Program:  4-H Babysitting Program

Curriculum:  Babysitting Basics, Fathers Reading Every Day

Inputs:  curriculum, paid staff, volunteers, facilities

Date:  club meetings held after school September through May




Audience:  Youth ages 9 to 18

Project/Program:  4-H Sewing Project

Curriculum:  Sewing Basics, Fashion Magic, Fashion Forward

Inputs:  curriculum, paid staff, Master Clothing Volunteers, volunteers, facilities

Date:  club meetings held after school September through May


Audience:  Youth ages 9 to 18

Project/Program:  4-H Nutrition Education

Curriculum:  Teen Cuisine, 4-H Cooking, Jump into Food and Fitness, Plate It Up, International Foods, Exploring MyPlate

Inputs:  curriculum, paid staff, volunteers, facilities, SNAP resources

Date:  club meetings held after school and during school hours September through May


Audience:  Youth ages 9 to 18

Project/Program:  Super Star Chef

Curriculum:  Super Star Chef  

Inputs:  curriculum, paid staff, volunteers, facilities, SNAP resources

Date:  July, annually


Audience:  Youth ages 5 to 8

Project/Program:  4-H Clover Bud Nutrition Education

Curriculum:   Literacy, Eating, and Activity for Primary (LEAP)  

Inputs:  curriculum, paid staff, volunteers, facilities, SNAP resources

Date:  monthly meetings held during school hours September through May


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