Knott County CES

Title:

Healthy Homes

MAP:

Healthy Homes and Communities

Agents Involved:

Linda Combs, Dora Centers, Chad Conway

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Food Preparation and Preservation

Situation:

As we progress into the 21^st century, a number of factors have gained prevalence within the family and consumer science field, driven by the increase of online shopping, the rise of video-based home tutorials, and shifting family structures, as evident by 17% of stay-at-home parents being fathers. This ever-changing family landscape highlights the need for a responsive and innovative FCS program, while also providing the basic needs that all families have. As these families navigate the many challenges life brings, Kentucky 4-H 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:

• 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. 

Intermediate Outcomes:

·Utilize and practice life skills in projects and life situations 

·Project a positive image and self-confidence 

·Practice responsible consumer and financial decision-making 

·Practice healthy eating choices 

·Make choices that lead to responsible and beneficial results 

·Adopt habits and skills that contribute toward employability in the future 

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 to be Evaluated

oYouth who engage in FCS project Work

·Indicator of Success for Outcome

oYouth complete a FCS Project

·Method of Evaluation

o4-H Common Measures Universal Survey

Learning Opportunities:

·Consumer & Financial Ed. 

oCurriculum: It’s Your Reality 

oTraining: Agent In-services 

·4-H Food Preparation & Nutrition 

oCurriculum: 4-H Cooking, Jump into Food and Fitness, Exploring MyPlate 

oTraining: Agent In-services