Physical and Mental Health Life Skill DevelopmentPlan of Work

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Monroe County CES

Title:
Physical and Mental Health Life Skill Development
MAP:
Health
Agents Involved:
Turner, Susan
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Leadership
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Health
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Natural Resources
Situation:

Healthy living is one of three 4-H mission mandates and encompasses physical activity, personal safety, mental health, addiction prevention, and diversity and inclusion.  In Kentucky 37% of youth ages 10-17 are overweight or obese, and 51% report not exercising regularly. 25% of youth report some form of emotional or behavioral condition and suicide rates are at record high (KY suicides per 100,000 people: 15.3, 10th highest in nation.) The Monroe County Community Needs Assessment identified a need for support for prevention of school violence and bullying as the main need for youth and families programming.  Furthermore, substance use disorder and mental health disease continues to be a concern among our youth, with 1,160 reported opioid-involved deaths (a rate of 27.9 deaths per 100,000 persons) in Kentucky.  Vaping nearly doubled among middle and high school students — with 27% of high school seniors reporting they had tried the product in 2018.

Long-Term Outcomes:
Intermediate Outcomes:
Initial Outcomes:
Evaluation:

Long-term Outcomes:


Through 4-H programming, youth will develop and improve life skill techniques which will enable them to become better prepared to learn and function as a contributing member of society.


Indicator:  Increased percentage of youth participating in 4-H Youth Development programming.


Method:  4-H enrollment data


Timeline:  Annually 2021-20204


Intermediate Outcomes:


Increased adoption and mastery of behaviors that lead to a healthy lifestyle 

Indicator:  25% of program participants report making healthy lifestyle choices

Method:  Surveys of program participants

Timeline:  July 2021 – June 2024, annually



New coalitions developed to address substance prevention/abuse and support for positive youth development programming

Indicator:  increased participation on boards and committees with positive youth development mandates

Method:  Survey of board/committee participation

Timeline:  July 2021 – June 2024, annually 


Youth indicating improved perceived stress and ability to cope

Indicator:  25% of program participants report improvements to coping with stress

Method:  Survey program participants

Timeline:  July 2021 – June 2024, annually


Youth will contribute to their communities

Indicator:  10% increase in youth membership in 4-H Teen Club and all 4-H clubs completing service learning projects

Method:  Survey of club members and leaders

Timeline:  July 2021 – June 2024, annually


Initial Outcomes


Youth can identify healthy lifestyle choices

Indicator:  50% of youth participating in 4-H Health programming will identify healthy choices

Method:  Program surveys

Timeline:  July 2021 – June 2024, annually





Recognition of unhealthy feelings and reactions

Indicator:  50% of youth participating in 4-H Health programming will identify unhealthy reactions and feelings

Method:  Program surveys

Timeline:  July 2021 – June 2024, annually



Participation in programs which elevate their self-esteem and promote healthy lifestyle choices

Indicator:  10% increase in 4-H Health program participation

Method:  Review program enrollment records

Timeline:  July 2021 – June 2024, annually

Learning Opportunities:

Audience:  Youth ages 9 to 18

Project/Program: 4-H After School 

Curriculum: Building Character and Social-Emotional Learning, Mindful Me, Centering on me, Youth Mental Health First Aid 

Inputs:  curriculum, volunteers, paid staff, facilities

Date:  monthly meetings held after-school September through April



Audience:  Youth grades 4th and 5th

Project/Program:  4-H After School

Curriculum: Code name: Home Alone, Keeping Fit & Healthy, Health Rocks, Get Moving Kentucky, SPARK, Bicycling for fun, Wheels in Motion, Outdoor Adventures

Inputs:  curriculum, volunteers, paid staff, facilities

Date:  monthly meetings held after-school September through April

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