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Marion County CES

Title:
Family and Consumer Sciences
MAP:
Empowering youth to reach their full potential
Agents Involved:
Amanda Sublett
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Family and Consumer Science
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As we progress in to the 21st century a number of factors have gained prevalence within Family and Consumer Science driven by the increase of online and mobile shopping, the rise of video based at home tutorials, and the shifting family structures as evident by 17% of stay-at-home parents being fathers. The ever-changing landscape of the family and the consumer highlights the need for a responsive and innovative FCS program while also providing the basic needs that all families have as they navigate lives many challenges. 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. 

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• 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.  

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Audience:  Youth ages 9-18  

Project or Activity:  4-H Family Life/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 2021 and February-May 2022  


Audience:   Youth ages 9-18    

Project or Activity:  4-H Food Preparation & Nutrition

Content or Curriculum:  Super Star Chef, Teen Cuisine, 4-H Cooking, Jump into Food and Fitness, Put it up, International Foods, Exploring MyPlate, Wellness in Kentucky, What’s on Your Plate, Literacy, Eating, and Activity for Primary (LEAP)    

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Date:  Ongoing



Success Stories

Mind Your Manners

Author: Brittany Thomas

Major Program: Family and Consumer Science

A high school student ambassador group through the Marion County High School with 29 participants was held at the Marion County Cooperative Extension Office. The lesson was presented by the Family and Consumer Science (FCS) Agent, using activities from the 4H Etiquette and Manners Day Camp Curriculum. These activities were focused on table etiquette/mealtime manners and table setting.Table manners play a vital role in making a favorable impression. Manners are crucial for students learn for mult

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Truth and Consequences: The Choice is Yours

Author: Brittany Thomas

Major Program: Substance Use Prevention and Recovery General

 According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), early use of drugs increases a person’s chances of more serious drug abuse and addiction. Drugs change brains, and this can lead to addiction and other serious problems. Because of this, preventing early use of drugs or alcohol may reduce the risk of progressing to later abuse and addiction. The number of diverted prescriptions and illegal drugs, overdoses, thefts, arrests, court cases, and medical/financial consequences of dr

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Basic Food Preservation Training

Author: Brittany Thomas

Major Program: Food Preparation and Preservation

Home canning can be a cost-saving way to preserve good tasting food. If individuals have the time, canning homegrown food may save in half the cost of retail canned goods. Due to the increased grocery prices and a concern with decreasing food waste, the community members of Marion County have expressed great interest in participating and learning more about food preservation, specifically canning. As a new Family and Consumer Science (FCS) Agent in Marion County, the University of Kentucky

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