Youth and Adults Overcome Life Situations by Acquiring Life SkillsPlan of Work

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Taylor County CES

Title:
Youth and Adults Overcome Life Situations by Acquiring Life Skills
MAP:
Youth Life Skill Development
Agents Involved:
Pat Hardesty, Kara Back, 4-HYD, FCS
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Family and Consumer Science
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Volunteer Development
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Agriculture
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Communications and Expressive Arts
Situation:

SITUATION:

Researchers from Northwestern and Columbia Universities have found extensive findings "that substantiate significant associations between poverty and children's health, cognitive development, behavior problems, emotional well being and problems with school achievement."


In Taylor County 33.1% of children ages 0-17 are below poverty (Kentucky By the Numbers). It is important for the youth of our communities to develop life skills in order for them to overcome their life situations such as poverty.


Youth and adults need to develop essential life skills to become productive members of the community and effective as adults in society.


The 4-H Youth Development Program helps build the key characteristics of positive youth development, competence, confidence, character, connection and compassion.






Long-Term Outcomes:

LONG-TERM OUTCOMES:

Youth will acquire life skills needed to prepare them to address all aspects of their adult lives and to develop into adult roles in society enabling them to be productive members in our community.

Intermediate Outcomes:

INTERMEDIATE OUTCOMES:

Youth will implement problem solving and decision making skills in various aspects of their lives. Youth will learn how to effectively interact and cooperate with their peers and adults. Youth will teach other children skills learned.

Initial Outcomes:

INITIAL OUTCOMES:

Youth will learn basic public speaking skills to help reduce the fear of speaking in front of a group. Youth will compete in events and will be recognized for their accomplishments. Youth will attend day camps and project meetings and begin to learn new skills. Youth will increase awareness and knowledge of science. Youth and adults will identify and implement sound decision-making in relationships.

Evaluation:


Long-Term Outcome: Youth will increase verbal and written communication skills

Indicator: Number of youth participating in communication events

Method: Post survey and score sheets

Timeline: November-July 2021, 2022


Intermediate Outcome: Youth will engage in decision making skills in all aspects of their daily lives

Indicator: Number of youth participating in judging events, day camps, and activities

Method: Pre and post surveys and awards

Timeline: July-June 2021, 2022


Initial Outcome: Increased Awareness of 4-H Program to Youth in Grades 1-3

Indicator: Number of cloverbud participants and number of participants attending 4-H 4 All

Method: Attendance Rosters, Parent and Agent Observations

Timeline: August-May 2021, 2022



Outcome: Youth and adults will gain and utilize new life skills

Indicator: Number of youth who gain and utilize new life skills

Method: Observation, Written Evaluations

Timeline: July-June 2021. 2022



Outcome: Increase Knowledge of Science, Engineering and Technology and number of youth who participate

Indicator: Number of youth who gain and utilize Science, Engineering and Technology skills

Method: Observation, Written Evaluations

Timeline: July-June 2021, 2022




Learning Opportunities:

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES:

Audience: Youth ages 9-18

Project or Activity: Demonstrations and Talk Meet

Content or Curriculum: Kentucky 4-H Speak Up and Would You Like to Do a 4-H Project Demonstration? Project Books

Inputs: Teachers, School Officials, Parents, Community Members

Date: November-July 2021, 2022


Audience: 4-H and FFA youth ages 9-15

Project or Activity: Heifer Chain

Content or Curriculum: KLVCR Program Materials

Inputs: Taylor County Cattlemen, Parents, Kentucky Department of Agriculture, Agents

Date: July-June 2021, 2022


Audience: Youth ages 9-18

Project or Activity: Livestock, Dairy, and Equine Educational Meetings and Activities

Content or Curriculum: KLVCR Materials

Inputs: Certified Volunteer Leaders, Cattlemen, Kentucky Department of Agriculture, Parents

Date: July-June 2021, 2022


Audience: Youth ages 9-18

Project or Activity: Monthly School Club Meetings

Content or Curriculum: Various topics from the 7 core curriculumn areas

Inputs: Teachers, School Officials

Date: August-May 2021, 2022


Audience: Youth ages 5-8

Project or Activity: Cloverbud Monthly Meetings and Day Camp

Content or Curriculum: The Ohio State Cloverbud Curriculum

Inputs: Youth Leaders, Parents, Community Members

Date: July-May 2021, 2022


Audience: Youth ages 9-18

Project or Activity: 4-H After School Programs

Content or Curriculum: Fantastic Food Series, Acres of Adventure, Awesome After School Kits

Inputs: School Officials

Date: September-April 2021, 2022


Audience: Youth ages 9-18

Project or Activity: Project Workshops

Content or Curriculum: Various Project Books and State Fair Requirements

Inputs: Volunteer Adult and Youth Leaders

Date: May 2021 and throughout the year


Audience: Youth ages 9-14

Project or Activity: 4-H Camp

Content or Curriculum: State Curriculum

Inputs: Volunteer Adult and Teen Leaders, Parents, Community Members

Date: January-July 2022


Audience: Youth ages 9-18

Project or Activity: Shooting Sports/Y-HEC

Content or Curriculum: State Shooting Sports Curriculum

Inputs: Volunteer Adult and Youth Leaders, Parents

Date: January-October 2021, 2022


Audience: Youth ages 9-15

Project or Activity: Day Camps

Content or Curriculum: Various depending on Day Camp offered using 4-H Core Curriculum

Inputs: Parents, Teen Volunteers

Date: July, Fall Break and Spring Break 2021, 2022


Audience: Youth ages 9-18

Project or Activity: Babysitting Clinic

Content or Curriculum: KY 4-H Babysitting Curriculum

Inputs: Teachers, Community Leaders

Date: Fall 2021


Audience: Youth ages 9-18

Project or Activity: Sewing Classes, Fashion Revue and Sewing Day Camp

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Sewing Curriculum

Inputs: Certified Master Clothing Volunteers, Homemakers, Parents

Date: July and February-May 2021, 2022





Success Stories

Cloverbuds Are Back In Taylor County

Author: Kimberly Thomas

Major Program: Family and Consumer Science

Cloverbuds Are Back In Taylor County

During the COVID-19 global pandemic and with the absence of a 4-H Agent, the Cloverbud program quickly dwindled over the last couple years in Taylor County. The 4-H Cloverbud program allows children between the ages of 5-8 years old an opportunity to participate in a noncompetitive, educational setting and with age-appropriate activities.In January 2022 the Cloverbud program started back in Taylor County with monthly meetings. At its initial comeback meeting, fifteen Cloverbud and parents learne

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Homeschool Families Find Community Through New 4-H Club

Author: Kimberly Thomas

Major Program: Agriculture

Homeschooling is growing in popularity with students and families in Kentucky and in Taylor County. According to the 2018 report Homeschooling In Kentucky, from the Office of Education Accountability, 4.5 percent of Taylor County’s youth are in a home school program. This percent exceeds the state percentage of 3.6%, as well as the national percentage of 3.3%. And due to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Pandemic, homeschool numbers are continuing to rise. Taylor County homeschool stude

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Slime Brings New Faces to Extension

Author: Kimberly Thomas

Major Program: Science, Engineering, and Technology

30 youth in two classes created two, homemade, ooey gooey slimes with Taylor County 4-H. Youth learned about the different ingredients and their purposing in the slime making process. They learn to measure, mix, and knead their creations. This activity focused on fine and gross motor skill development, sensory learning, and communication skills for the participants. Our youth participants came from all three school systems in the county and one fourth of the participants and their guardians

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