Promoting personal development of the adult and childPlan of Work

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Knox County CES

Title:
Promoting personal development of the adult and child
MAP:
Enchancing the Development of Youth and Adults
Agents Involved:
Renata Farmer, Kelsee Dewees, Wayne Kirby
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Aging-General
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Family Development General
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Communications and Expressive Arts
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Family and Consumer Science
Situation:

Healthy adult and children relationships leads to family stability which benefits the well being of both adults and children. Today's family structure is more complex than ever before and face many challenges. 35% of individuals in Knox County live in poverty, near 20% of the population is 65 and older, and more children are being cared for by grandparents than ever before. In the 2019 Community Assessment, Knox County individuals emphasized the importance of strengthening the home and family.  By providing research-based information and resources for grandparents or relatives raising children, providing positive youth development programs that promote the growth of the child, and sharing knowledge to our community across all ages and family demographics, we can encourage the growth of family and interpersonal relationships within our community.



Long-Term Outcomes:

Knox County youth and adults are able to:

Intermediate Outcomes:
Initial Outcomes:
Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Youth and adults will gain knowledge on what makes up a healthy relationship among family and peers.

Indicator: Youth and adults will gain knowledge on how to accept differences, how manage stress, how to work with their family and peers.

Method: Pre - post test, observation, testimonials, 4-H Common Measures Survey tool

Timeline:Monthly meeting


Intermediate Outcome: Youth and adults will practice skills to strengthen relationship by working consistently as a team with family/peers, having effective communication and learning about overall development and how to promote it.

Indicator:

Method: Pre-post test, observation, testimonials, 4-H Common Measures Survey Tool

Timeline: 2022


Long Term Outcome: Adults will regularly interact with their children in a positive manner and build a support system with other adults 

Indicator:Youth will form a successful support system and use skills learned in 4-H and other areas.  

Method:Pre-post test, observation, testimonials, 4-H Common Measures Survey Tool

Timeline: 2022-2023

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Youth

Project or Activity: Character Education

Content or Curriculum: Bullying, Character Counts

Inputs: agent, assistant , volunteers

Date: August - March


Audience: Youth

Project or Activity: 4-H Cloverbud & Art Club

Content or Curriculum: Expressive Arts Curriculum, Cloverbud, Mental health

Inputs: Agent, Assistant, volunteers

Date: September - May


Audience: youth

Project or Activity: school clubs, school enrichment

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Core

Inputs: agents, assistant, volunteer 

Date: August - May


Audience: youth

Project or Activity: 4-H Summer Camp / 4-H Cloverbud Camp

Content or Curriculum: 4-H curriculum or activities

Inputs: agent, assistant, volunteer, camp staff

Date: June/July


Audience: Older adults

Project or Activity: Beautiful Minds, Beautiful Lives

Content or Curriculum: Aging

Inputs: Agent, Assistant, 

Date: September- June


Audience: Adults

Project or Activity: Make it Monday

Content: Repurposing, Textiles, Relationships

Inputs: Agent/ Assistant

Date: September - April


Audience: Families

Project or Activity: Storybook Walk at Extension Pavilion/Farmers Market

Content: Parent & Child Relationships, Community Engagement, Ag Awareness

Inputs: Agents, Assistants, FRYSC, Health Dept, Farmers Market, Farm Bureau, Cancer Coalition

Date: Summer/Fall 2022


Audience: Daycares/Families

Project or Activity: LEAP

Content: Parent & Child Relationships, Nutrition, Community Engagement

Input: Agents, assistants, families, daycare

Date: Spring/Summer 2022




Success Stories

Managing Money

Author: Renata Farmer

Major Program: Family and Consumer Science

A recent study from Harris Interactive revealed that 80% of parents believe that their children are being taught personal money matters in school, yet 90% of high school students and 87% of college students say that whatever they know about money they learn from their parents. Statistics find that most children merely imitate the saving and spending habits they see modeled at home. The Knox County 4-H program responded to requests by teachers for consumer programs by collaborating with the Youth

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Wally Cat Farmers' Market Scavenger Hunt

Author: Kelsee Dewees

Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General

According to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, a person should consume fruits and vegetables daily as part of a healthy eating pattern to reduce their risk for chronic diseases such as, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, some cancers and obesity.  According to the CDC, children are eating more fruit, but their fruit and vegetable intake is still too low. Recommendations by the USDA, range from 1-2 cups for fruits and 1-3 cups for vegetables. In Knox County, Kentucky, the

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4-H Camp: More than 1 week

Author: Renata Farmer

Major Program: Camping

According to the American Camping Association, camp provides the opportunity for children to discover and explore their interests, values, and talents. 4-H Camp is an exciting opportunity for youth to make new friends, build self-confidence, gain independence, strengthen problem-solving skills, and step out of their comfort zone. Knox County 4-H camping numbers have continued to increase. In 2023, 89 campers, teens and adults attended 4-H camp. While at camp, participants gained knowledge a

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