Youth and Adult Financial, Parenting, Life Skill, and Practical Skill Development Plan of Work

Back to Plans for the County

Bullitt County CES

Title:
Youth and Adult Financial, Parenting, Life Skill, and Practical Skill Development
MAP:
Practical & Life Skills Development
Agents Involved:
Samantha Gamblin, Tori Carter, Lorilee Kunze, Ruth Chowning
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Financial Education - General
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Horticulture, Consumer and Home
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
21st Century Skills (Career & Workplace Development)
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Communications and Expressive Arts
Situation:

Practical/life skill development education can provide youth and adult community members of Bullitt County with skills that will aid in improving their lives while improving the community. 

A need for life skill development, education and training was identified by community members completing the 2019 Bullitt County Extension Community Assessment survey. According to the 2019 report, in issues related to life skill development, identified community needs include, more youth, adult, and family life skills training related to financial planning, decision making, and career readiness; relationship building, parenting, and coping skills; as well as sustainability of family farms, more opportunities for buying safe, affordable, fresh local foods, and skills for selecting and preparing healthier food.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 10.2 percent of Bullitt County residents live below the poverty level. The Kentucky Center for Statistics reports that 10% of the population [ages 18-64] lacks a high school diploma or equivalent while only 24% of the population holds an associate degree or higher.



 

Long-Term Outcomes:

More effective employees and community leaders.

Improved financial capability for Kentuckians, results in better quality of life and stronger families.

Better family money management skills, such as reducing debt, increasing savings, and financial planning.

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.

Improve the physical and mental health, along with relationship of adults and children

Caregivers of children will have reduced stress levels.

Community members, including parents are engaged in building community

Youth will contribute to self, family, community and to the institutions of our society.

Youth will have reduced risky behavior now and in the future.

4-H alumni will be successful in a global society.

4-H youth will successfully enter the workplace and/or institution of higher learning.

Improve the physical and mental health, along with the well-being of children .

Intermediate Outcomes:

Practice better employee “soft/essential skills” such as communication, networking, teamwork, time management, problem-solving, etc.

Improve employability through practical living skills and continued education practices.

Practice one or more resource management behaviors resulting in increased savings or investments.

Adopt financial planning strategies for short, intermediate, and long-term goals

Practice consumer and financial decision-making that leads to greater financial stability 

Adopt habits and skills that contribute toward employability in the future

Youth will use scientific decision-making techniques to make decisions daily.

Youth will express themselves to others in group settings and on an individual basis.

Youth have a positive bond with a caring adult who believe and encourage success.

Youth apply the skills learned in 4-H in other activities at home, school and in the community.

Youth set and achieve goals through a 4-H program.


Initial Outcomes:

Change knowledge, opinions, skills, and aspirations, to improve employability through work and practical living skills and continuing education practices.

Increased knowledge and skills related to managing financial resources, including savings, credit, and financial planning.

Change knowledge, opinions, skills, and aspirations, to improve employability through work and practical living skills and continuing education practices. 

Increase financial literacy (knowledge and skills) related to savings and investments.

Understand the 7 steps of the Decision-Making Process  

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

Learn to read and follow instructions

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

Parents and caregivers are aware of agencies or organizations to contact for assistance

Youth will gain knowledge and skills in the decision-making process.

Youth learn skills need to communicate with others.

Adult volunteers/mentors will understand elements of positive youth development.

Youth learn and develop life skills though 4-H.

Youth learn steps in goal setting and developing a plan of action.



Evaluation:

Outcome:  Improved workforce communication

Indicator:  Number of individuals who reported the intent to utilize etiquette practices to improve verbal, written, and electronic communication practices (Communicating Effectively)

Indicator:  Number of individuals reporting increased levels of understanding in the area: demonstrate strong verbal and nonverbal communications (Conveying Your Message)

Method:  Pre/Post Evaluation 

Timeline:  Following Positive Employability


Outcome:  Improved workplace listening skills 

Indicator:  Number of individuals reporting increased levels of understanding in the area: how to utilize listening cues in conversation (Listening and Inquiry)

Method:  Pre/Post Evaluation 

Timeline:  Following Positive Employability


Outcome:  Increased awareness of sound financial behaviors

Indicator(s):  Number of individuals who implemented at least one strategy to reduce expenses or manage money

Number of individuals who made a sound financial decision (regarding credit, budgeting, savings, and/or debt)

Method:  Retroactive pre-post/ 6 month follow-up

Timeline: July 2022 - June 2023 


Outcome:  Increase knowledge and skills related to managing financial resources

Indicator: Number of individuals reporting increased levels of understanding in the area: confidence in handling money issues or specific financial matters

Method:  Retroactive pre-post 

Timeline:  Following financial education workshops & 6 month follow-up


Outcome:  Increase knowledge and skills related to estate planning

Indicator: Number of individuals who acted toward implementing at least one estate planning strategy regarding the subject matter presented

Method:  Retroactive pre-post 

Timeline:  Pre/post workshops and in 3 month follow-up survey


Outcome:  Youth who engage in Family & Consumer Science project Work

Indicator:  Youth complete a Family & Consumer Science Project

Method:  4-H Common Measures Universal Survey

Timeline:  July 2022 - June 2023


Outcome: Participants will be able to live independently and will be able to complete basic tasks for everyday living
Indicator: Number of participants indicating change in behavior
Method: Written evaluation and testimonials
Timeline: On-going

Outcome: Youth will improve their personal communication skills
Indicator: Change in participants ability to communicate interpersonal settings
Method: Testimonials of participants, teachers and parents
Timeline: on-going

Outcome: Knowledge of youth financial responsibility and management
Indicator: Plans to change spending habits and savings
Method: Written evaluation of program participants, testimonials, teachers and parents
Timeline: on-going

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Working-age adults and young adults preparing for the workforce

Project or Activity: 10 Soft Skills for Success

Content or Curriculum: Positive Employability

Inputs: 4H Agent, curriculum publications and resources, local employers and community leaders

Date:  Fall. 2022


Audience: Working-age adults and young adults preparing for the workforce 

Project or Activity: Conveying Your Message

Content or Curriculum: Positive Employability

Inputs: 4H Agent, curriculum publications and resources, local 

employers and community leaders

Date: Fall, 2022


Audience: Adults, young adults, and teens

Project or Activity: Money Habitudes Workshop

Content or Curriculum: Money Habitudes

Inputs: FCS Agent, EFNEP Assistant, curriculum publications and resources, Money Habitudes cards

Date: Fall, 2022


Audience: Community-All ages

Project or Activity:  Caregiving, Health and Financial Planning

Content or Curriculum: AARP Prepare to Care, Estate Planning, 5 Wishes

Inputs: FCS Agent, Community partners with resources related to programs

 Date:  Fall 2022, Spring 2023


Audience: Adults

Project or Activity:  Sewing & Quilting & Needlework

Content or Curriculum: UK curriculum in Needlework, Sewing and quilting.

Inputs: FCS Agent, FCS curriculum

Date: July, 2022  - June 2023


Audience: Youth
Project or Activity: 4-H Public Speaking, school and county-wide
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Public Speaking curriculum
Inputs: Extension Staff, teachers, parents, schools, Cooperative Extension facility
Date: Fall, 2022/Spring, 2023


Audience: Youth – Middle/High School
Project or Activity: 4-H Reality Store
Content or Curriculum: Kentucky 4-H Reality Store Curriculum
Inputs: Extension Staff, Volunteers, Schools, teachers
Date: Spring, 2023

Audience: Youth - High School
Project or Activity: Workforce Prep & Career Readiness
Content or Curriculum: Kentucky 4-H Workforce Prep Curriculum
Inputs: Extension Staff, Volunteers, Schools, teachers, Family Court, Court Designated Workers, community & business leaders
Date: Fall, 2022/Spring, 2023

Audience: Youth – Elementary
Project or Activity: Dollars & Sense Program
Content or Curriculum: Kentucky 4-H Dollars Sense Curriculum
Inputs: Extension Staff, Volunteers, Schools, teachers
Date: January - March 2023


Audience: Youth Ages 9-18, Adults
Project or Activity: 4-H Residential Camp
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Camp
Inputs: Extension Staff, Volunteers, Camp Facilities, Camp Staff
Date: Summer 2021


Audience: Youth Ages 9-13
Project or Activity: Home Alone Program
Content or Curriculum: Kentucky 4-H Code Name: Home Alone
Inputs: Extension Staff, Volunteers, local childcare facilities, childcare teachers
Date: Summer 2023


Audience: Youth Ages 5-18
Project or Activity: Day Camps
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Curriculum, Extension Curriculum
Inputs: Extension Staff, Volunteers, local schools, Family Resource Centers, Youth Service Center
Date: Summer 2023


Audience: Youth Ages 9-18
Project or Activity: Shooting Sports Education
Content or Curriculum: Kentucky/National 4-H Training, Curriculum
Inputs: Certified 4-H Volunteers, Bullitt County Schools, Chickasaw Archery Club, Extension Staff
Date: Spring, Summer 2023


Audience: Youth Ages 5-19
Project or Activity: Community Clubs, Project Clubs
Content or Curriculum: Kentucky 4-H Curricula (Expressive Arts, Leadership, Shooting Sports, Clover Buds, Photography, Global Citizenship, SET, Ag/Natural Resources, FCS)
Inputs: Extension Staff, Volunteers, Teachers
Date: Fall, 2022 /Spring, Summer 2023




Success Stories

Canning classes for diverse audiences

Author: Ruth Chowning

Major Program: Food Preparation and Preservation

The Incubator Farm Program is a three-year farm business development program for New Americans in Louisville, KY. As a part of the 2nd year of this program, the co-facilitators: Jefferson Co. Extension Service, and Common Earth Gardens, a division of Catholic Charities, invited the Bullitt County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences along with the UK Food & Nutrition Specialist to provide workshops on food safety, micro-processing and basic canning to these farmers and other indi

Full Story

STEM Day Camp Introduces Youth to New Careers and Interests

Author: Victoria Riehemann

Major Program: Science, Engineering, and Technology

Kentucky is facing a shortage of people to fill technology careers and related fields. There is a need to have trained scientists to solve problems and educate others on issues that are rising, and have a knowledgeable workforce to operate, service, and maintain advancements in robotic manufacturing and production technology. In these fields of technology, women and minorities have been under-represented as holding these careers. According to the Community Assessment Report (2019) for Bullitt Co

Full Story

Smoking Meats

Author: Ruth Chowning

Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General

Smoking meat is a popular topic among chefs, TV cooking shows, and social media. To help Bullitt County residents incorporate new flavors and a new cooking technique into their repertoires, the Family and Consumer Sciences and Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agents from the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service in Bullitt County teamed up to provide educational information to some new and some seasoned pitmasters. Outside of the usual cooking classes provided by t

Full Story

Reality Store Helps Prepare Students for their Futures

Author: Victoria Riehemann

Major Program: Economic Development and Workforce Preparation – 4-H Youth Development

In 2022, the poverty rate for Bullitt County was 11.1%, and although this poverty rate is lower than the state and national averages for poverty (16.5% and 11.6% respectively), our community wants our youth to be prepared with the financial skills to fight poverty. According to the 2019 Community Assessment for Bullitt County, stakeholders wanted to see increases in youth career readiness and in youth life skills training, which included money management and life decision making.Bullitt County 4

Full Story

Quilting provides supports to individuals while learning

Author: Ruth Chowning

Major Program: Apparel and Textiles (Non-Master Clothing Volunteer)

In response to multiple requests to learn to quilt, the Bullitt County Family & Consumer Science Extension Agent offered a monthly beginning quilting program.  The agent thought it would be successful with a few of our local clientele taking advantage of the opportunity, but she was surprised to find the reach of the class to be double what she had anticipated bringing in clientele that did not frequent the Extension Service. The sewing community is an easy way to make friends and seek

Full Story

Innovative Smoking Meat Class Series Draws a New Crowd to Extension

Author: Nathan Rider

Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General

Innovative Smoking Meat Class Series Draws a New Crowd to Extension

Smoking meat is a popular topic among chefs, TV cooking shows, and social media. To help Bullitt County residents incorporate new flavors and a new cooking technique into their repertoires, the Family and Consumer Sciences and Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agents from the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service in Bullitt County teamed up to provide educational information to some new and some seasoned pitmasters.Outside of the usual cooking classes provided by the Coo

Full Story
Back to Plans for the County