Life Skills Development 2020-24Plan of Work

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Lincoln County CES

Title:
Life Skills Development 2020-24
MAP:
Strengthening Individuals & Families
Agents Involved:
Courtney Brock, Tyler Miller, Rita Stewart
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
21st Century Skills (Career & Workplace Development)
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Family Development General
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Financial Education - General
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Positive Employability
Situation:

With continued economic struggles, it is more important than ever for community members to develop important life skills that will help them become more educated, contributing members of society. Kentucky consistently lags behind other states in household income indicators, including personal income, percent of population living below the poverty line, unemployment, and revolving debt.

In the US, only one-third of high school seniors are college-ready, and only one-third of high school graduates are work-ready (US Dept of Education). In Kentucky, nearly 45 percent of graduates do not attend college and only 5 percent obtain technical training (Kentucky Dept of Education). Schools continue to place less emphasis on life skills development as they strive to meet state academic expectations. Youth also receive less training in basic home and consumer skills at home since many live in households where both parents/guardians work.

 

According to the 2019 Kentucky Extension Community Assessment Report, participants identified increased job skills training and life skills training programs as important areas of focus for the Extension Service.


More than 27% of Lincoln County families with children live below the poverty line and over 20% of those age 65 and over live below the poverty line (Kentucky: By The Numbers Report).


It is imperative that we help individuals manage the challenges and discover the positive aspects of life transitions and growing older. It is also imperative that we empower individuals and families to secure and manage their basic human needs of food, clothing, and shelter; and articulate and apply smart financial behaviors related to goal setting, budgeting, analysis of credit and contracts, risk management, online and personal safety, saving and investing, and use of financial services. 

Long-Term Outcomes:
Intermediate Outcomes:
Initial Outcomes:
Evaluation:

Indicator: Survey results

Method: Survey

Timeline: At conclusion of programs


Intermediate Outcome: Individuals will adopt short, mid, and long-term financial planning strategies and will practice one or more resource management behaviors resulting in increased savings or investments.? 

Indicator: Increased number of families utilizing financial planning strategies

Method: Survey

Timeline: 2+ years


Long-term Outcome: More effective employees and community leaders, as well as increased career enjoyment.? 

Indicator: Survey results

Method: Survey

Timeline: 4+ years

Learning Opportunities:

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES: 

Audience: 6th Graders 

Activity: 4-H Dollars & Sense 

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Curriculum and local business and community leaders 

Inputs: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, volunteer leaders, local schools, Farm Bureau, Early Childhood and Head Start Programs, Family Resource Centers, Youth Service Center, local businesses, hospitals, Lincoln County Schools. 

Facilities used will include the Lincoln County Extension Office, Lincoln County Schools (high, middle, and elementary). 

Date: Spring or Fall 

 

Audience: 3rd – 12th grade 

Activity: 4-H STEM Program 

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Curriculum and local business and community leaders 

Inputs: Volunteer leaders, local schools, Farm Bureau, Early Childhood and Head Start Programs, Family Resource Centers, Youth Service Center, local businesses, hospitals, Lincoln County Schools. 

Facilities used will include the Lincoln County Extension Office, Lincoln County Schools (high, middle, and elementary). 

Date: September – May 

Audience: 3rd – 12th grade 

 

Audience: County Youth 

Activity: 4-H Camp and Cloverbud Camp 

Content or Curriculum: 4-H curriculum 

Inputs: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, livestock leaders, volunteer leaders, local schools, Lincoln County Fair Board, Vo-Ag Program, Farm Bureau, Early Childhood and Head Start Programs, physical therapy offices, Family Resource Centers, Youth Service Center, local businesses, hospitals. 

Facilities used will include the Lincoln County Extension Office, Lincoln County Schools (high, middle, and elementary), local doctors’ offices, local businesses, various other community agencies, and fairgrounds. 

Date: Summer 

 

Audience: Youth ages 9 and up 

Activity: 4-H Communications Events 

Content or Curriculum: 4-H curriculum 

Inputs: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, livestock leaders, volunteer leaders, local schools, Lincoln County Fair Board, Vo-Ag Program, Farm Bureau, Early Childhood and Head Start Programs, physical therapy offices, Family Resource Centers, Youth Service Center, local businesses, hospitals. 

Facilities used will include the Lincoln County Extension Office, Lincoln County Schools (high, middle, and elementary), local doctors’ offices, local businesses, various other community agencies, and fairgrounds. 

Date: all year 

 

Audience: Youth 

Activity: 4-H Project Workshops 

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Curriculum 

Inputs: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, livestock leaders, volunteer leaders, local schools, Lincoln County Fair Board, Vo-Ag Program, Farm Bureau, Early Childhood and Head Start Programs, physical therapy offices, Family Resource Centers, Youth Service Center, local businesses, hospitals. 

Facilities used will include the Lincoln County Extension Office, Lincoln County Schools (high, middle, and elementary), local doctors’ offices, local businesses, various other community agencies, and fairgrounds. 

Date: all year 

 

Audience: Youth 

Activity: 4-H Day Camps 

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Curriculum 

Inputs: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, livestock leaders, volunteer leaders, local schools, Lincoln County Fair Board, Vo-Ag Program, Farm Bureau, Early Childhood and Head Start Programs, physical therapy offices, Family Resource Centers, Youth Service Center, local businesses, hospitals. 

Facilities used will include the Lincoln County Extension Office, Lincoln County Schools (high, middle, and elementary), local doctors’ offices, local businesses, various other community agencies, and fairgrounds. 

Date: Summer 

 

Audience: 4-H Teen Club 

Activity: 4-H International Program 

Content or Curriculum: 4-H'ers and families in other states 

Inputs: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, livestock leaders, volunteer leaders, local schools, Lincoln County Fair Board, Vo-Ag Program, Farm Bureau, Early Childhood and Head Start Programs, physical therapy offices, Family Resource Centers, Youth Service Center, local businesses, hospitals. 

Facilities used will include the Lincoln County Extension Office, Lincoln County Schools (high, middle, and elementary), local doctors’ offices, local businesses, various other community agencies, and fairgrounds. 

Date: Summer 

 

Audience: Youth 

Activity: 4-H Club Meetings, classroom and community clubs 

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Curriculum 

Inputs: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, livestock leaders, volunteer leaders, local schools, Lincoln County Fair Board, Vo-Ag Program, Farm Bureau, Early Childhood and Head Start Programs, physical therapy offices, Family Resource Centers, Youth Service Center, local businesses, hospitals. 

Facilities used will include the Lincoln County Extension Office, Lincoln County Schools (high, middle, and elementary), local doctors’ offices, local businesses, various other community agencies, and fairgrounds. 

Date: Continuous throughout year 

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: Newsletters 

Content or Curriculum: Current 4-H, FCS & Ag information 

Inputs: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, livestock leaders, volunteer leaders, local schools, Lincoln County Fair Board, Vo-Ag Program, Farm Bureau, Early Childhood and Head Start Programs, physical therapy offices, Family Resource Centers, Youth Service Center, local businesses, hospitals. 

Facilities used will include the Lincoln County Extension Office, Lincoln County Schools (high, middle, and elementary), local doctors’ offices, local businesses, various other community agencies, and fairgrounds. 

Date: Quarterly 

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: Radio Programs and Social Media Efforts 

Content or Curriculum: Current 4-H, FCS & Ag information 

Inputs: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, livestock leaders, volunteer leaders, local schools, Lincoln County Fair Board, Vo-Ag Program, Farm Bureau, Early Childhood and Head Start Programs, physical therapy offices, Family Resource Centers, Youth Service Center, local businesses, hospitals. 

Facilities used will include the Lincoln County Extension Office, Lincoln County Schools (high, middle, and elementary), local doctors’ offices, local businesses, various other community agencies, and fairgrounds. 

Date: Daily 

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: Quilting Workshops/Retreat/Lock-in 

Content: FCS Publications 

Inputs: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, livestock leaders, volunteer leaders, local schools, Lincoln County Fair Board, Vo-Ag Program, Farm Bureau, Early Childhood and Head Start Programs, physical therapy offices, Family Resource Centers, Youth Service Center, local businesses, hospitals. 

Facilities used will include the Lincoln County Extension Office, Lincoln County Schools (high, middle, and elementary), local doctors’ offices, local businesses, various other community agencies, and fairgrounds. 

Date: All Year 

 

Audience: General Public

Activity:  "Makers' Classes

Content or Curriculum: FCS information 

Inputs: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, livestock leaders, volunteer leaders, local schools, Lincoln County Fair Board, Vo-Ag Program, Farm Bureau, Early Childhood and Head Start Programs, physical therapy offices, Family Resource Centers, Youth Service Center, local businesses, hospitals. 

Facilities used will include the Lincoln County Extension Office, Lincoln County Schools (high, middle, and elementary), local doctors’ offices, local businesses, various other community agencies, and fairgrounds. 

Date: All Year


Audience: General Public 

Activity: Beginning Quilting Workshop/Assistance 

Content: FCS Publications 

Inputs: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, livestock leaders, volunteer leaders, local schools, Lincoln County Fair Board, Vo-Ag Program, Farm Bureau, Early Childhood and Head Start Programs, physical therapy offices, Family Resource Centers, Youth Service Center, local businesses, hospitals. 

Facilities used will include the Lincoln County Extension Office, Lincoln County Schools (high, middle, and elementary), local doctors’ offices, local businesses, various other community agencies, and fairgrounds. 

Date: As requested by clients 

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: Monarch Way Stations and You

Content or Curriculum: FCS Curriculum

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date:  Summer/Fall


Audience: Youth 

Activity: 4-H Shooting Sports 

Content or Curriculum: Certified Leaders and 4-H Curriculum 

Inputs: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, livestock leaders, volunteer leaders, local schools, Lincoln County Fair Board, Vo-Ag Program, Farm Bureau, Early Childhood and Head Start Programs, physical therapy offices, Family Resource Centers, Youth Service Center, local businesses, hospitals. 

Facilities used will include the Lincoln County Extension Office, Lincoln County Schools (high, middle, and elementary), local doctors’ offices, local businesses, various other community agencies, and fairgrounds. 

Date: Continuous throughout year 

 

Audience: General Public, Extension Homemakers 

Activity: Swedish Weaving

Content or Curriculum: FCS Publications, 4-H Curriculum, AG Curriculum 

Inputs: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, Lincoln County Public Library, livestock leaders, volunteer leaders, local schools, Lincoln County Fair Board, Vo-Ag Program, Farm Bureau, Early Childhood and Head Start Programs, physical therapy offices, Family Resource Centers, Youth Service Center, local businesses, hospitals. 

Facilities used will include the Lincoln County Extension Office, Lincoln County Schools (high, middle, and elementary), local doctors’ offices, local businesses, various other community agencies, and fairgrounds. 

Date: October

 

Audience: General Public, Limited Resource Families

Activity: Organizing Your Space 

Content or Curriculum: FCS Curriculum 

Inputs: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, Lincoln County Public Library, 

livestock leaders, volunteer leaders, local schools, Lincoln County Fair Board, Vo-Ag Program, Farm Bureau, Early Childhood and Head Start Programs, physical therapy offices, Family Resource Centers, Youth Service Center, local businesses, hospitals. 

Facilities used will include the Lincoln County Extension Office, Lincoln County Schools (high, middle, and elementary), local doctors’ offices, local businesses, various other community agencies, and fairgrounds. 

Date: October

 

Audience: General Public, Extension Homemakers 

Activity: Procrastination and Productivity 

Content or Curriculum: FCS Curriculum 

Inputs: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, Lincoln County Public Library, 

livestock leaders, volunteer leaders, local schools, Lincoln County Fair Board, Vo-Ag Program, Farm Bureau, Early Childhood and Head Start Programs, physical therapy offices, Family Resource Centers, Youth Service Center, local businesses, hospitals. 

Facilities used will include the Lincoln County Extension Office, Lincoln County Schools (high, middle, and elementary), local doctors’ offices, local businesses, various other community agencies, and fairgrounds. 

Date: November/December

 

Audience:  General Public 

Activity: Yarn, Hook and Needles Group 

Content or Curriculum: UK Publications and other Community Resource Materials 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in? Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society,? local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health? agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools,? Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln? County School System, Community Leaders. 

Date: Monthly 

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: Alzheimer’s Disease or other Dementia Programs 

Content or Curriculum: UK Publications and other Community Resource Materials 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in? Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health? agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln? County School System, Community Leaders. 

Date: All Year as requested 

 

Audience: General Public, Farm Families

Activity: Farm Taxes/Record-keeping 

Content or Curriculum: FCS information 

Inputs: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, livestock leaders, volunteer leaders, local schools, Lincoln County Fair Board, Vo-Ag Program, Farm Bureau, Early Childhood and Head Start Programs, physical therapy offices, Family Resource Centers, Youth Service Center, local businesses, hospitals. 

Facilities used will include the Lincoln County Extension Office, Lincoln County Schools (high, middle, and elementary), local doctors’ offices, local businesses, various other community agencies, and fairgrounds. 

Date: Fall

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: Living with Loss

Content or Curriculum: FCS Materials

Inputs: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, livestock leaders, volunteer leaders, local schools, Lincoln County Fair Board, Vo-Ag Program, Farm Bureau, Early Childhood and Head Start Programs, physical therapy offices, Family Resource Centers, Youth Service Center, local businesses, hospitals. 

Facilities used will include the Lincoln County Extension Office, Lincoln County Schools (high, middle, and elementary), local doctors’ offices, local businesses, various other community agencies, and fairgrounds. 

Date: April/May

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: Budgeting and Resource Management 

Content or Curriculum: FCS Curriculum 

Inputs: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, livestock leaders, volunteer leaders, local schools, Lincoln County Fair Board, Vo-Ag Program, Farm Bureau, Early Childhood and Head Start Programs, physical therapy offices, Family Resource Centers, Youth Service Center, local businesses, hospitals. 

Facilities used will include the Lincoln County Extension Office, Lincoln County Schools (high, middle, and elementary), local doctors’ offices, local businesses, various other community agencies, and fairgrounds. 

Date: Spring 

 

Audience: Youth, Adults 

Activity: Vehicle Safety & Maintenance Basics 

Content or Curriculum: 4-H, AG, & FCS Curriculum 

Inputs: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, livestock leaders, volunteer leaders, local schools, Lincoln County Fair Board, Vo-Ag Program, Farm Bureau, Early Childhood and Head Start Programs, physical therapy offices, Family Resource Centers, Youth Service Center, local businesses, hospitals. 

Facilities used will include the Lincoln County Extension Office, Lincoln County Schools (high, middle, and elementary), local doctors’ offices, local businesses, various other community agencies, and fairgrounds. 

Date: Fall


Audience: General Public

Activity: Sewing Expo

Content or Curriculum:  FCS Materials 

Inputs: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, livestock leaders, volunteer leaders, local schools, Lincoln County Fair Board, Vo-Ag Program, Farm Bureau, Early Childhood and Head Start Programs, physical therapy offices, Family Resource Centers, Youth Service Center, local businesses, hospitals. 

Facilities used will include the Lincoln County Extension Office, Lincoln County Schools (high, middle, and elementary), local doctors’ offices, local businesses, various other community agencies, and fairgrounds. 

Date: April


Audience: General Public

Activity: Come Sew with Us Programs 

Content or Curriculum: FCS Materials 

Inputs: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, livestock leaders, volunteer leaders, local schools, Lincoln County Fair Board, Vo-Ag Program, Farm Bureau, Early Childhood and Head Start Programs, physical therapy offices, Family Resource Centers, Youth Service Center, local businesses, hospitals. 

Facilities used will include the Lincoln County Extension Office, Lincoln County Schools (high, middle, and elementary), local doctors’ offices, local businesses, various other community agencies, and fairgrounds. 

Date: All Year


Audience: General Public

Activity: Fort Harrod Area Craft Day Event 

Content or Curriculum:  FCS Materials

Inputs: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, livestock leaders, volunteer leaders, local schools, Lincoln County Fair Board, Vo-Ag Program, Farm Bureau, Early Childhood and Head Start Programs, physical therapy offices, Family Resource Centers, Youth Service Center, local businesses, hospitals. 

Facilities used will include the Lincoln County Extension Office, Lincoln County Schools (high, middle, and elementary), local doctors’ offices, local businesses, various other community agencies, and fairgrounds. 

Date: October


Audience: General Public

Activity:  QuiltWorx Quilting Classes

Content or Curriculum: FCS information 

Inputs: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, livestock leaders, volunteer leaders, local schools, Lincoln County Fair Board, Vo-Ag Program, Farm Bureau, Early Childhood and Head Start Programs, physical therapy offices, Family Resource Centers, Youth Service Center, local businesses, hospitals. 

Facilities used will include the Lincoln County Extension Office, Lincoln County Schools (high, middle, and elementary), local doctors’ offices, local businesses, various other community agencies, and fairgrounds. 

Date: All Year



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