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Marion County CES

Title:
Family and Consumer Sciences
MAP:
Empowering youth to reach their full potential
Agents Involved:
Brittany Thomas
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Family and Consumer Science
Situation:

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 2022-2023  


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 2022 and February-May 2023


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

Tips for Managing Stress Eating

Author: Brittany Thomas

Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General

Stress is something we have felt a lot of lately. Whether positive or negative, stress can take a toll on our eating habits. In fact, research shows the foods we eat and the emotions we feel areclosely linked. The urge to stress eat is normal, but over time the comfort of our favorite foods wanes. Fortunately, there are a variety of tips and tricks people can apply to manage stresseating while still savoring favorite comfort foods. To support people in creating their personalized approach for ma

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Area Homemaker Kick Off

Author: Brittany Thomas

Major Program: Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association

Area Homemaker Kick Off

In August of 2021, the Lincoln Trail Area Extension Homemakers conducted a SWOT analysis at their area meeting. This meeting consisted of county and club officers, chairmen, and members from each of the 8 counties in the Lincoln Trail Area. While many strengths of the Extension Homemakers organization were listed, weaknesses still arose. Lack of technology, fundraising, structure, size, and more were all listed as minor weaknesses. However, a few kept rising to the top – mentioned again an

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Table Etiquette

Author: Brittany Thomas

Major Program: Positive Employability

A high school student ambassador group through the Marion County High School with 38 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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