Healthy Families and CommunitiesPlan of Work

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Knott County CES

Title:
Healthy Families and Communities
MAP:
Empowering Healthy Home and Communities
Agents Involved:
Dora Webb, and Chad Conway
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Community Vitality and Leadership -FCS
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Faithful Families
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Cook Together, Eat Together
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Financial Education - General
Situation:

The 2019 community assessment indicated:

The lack of jobs in the area is an important issue for Knott County.  An additional challenge is lower waged jobs leave little income, particularly with the high cost of commuting.  

Drug use also was identified as a priority issue.  Substance abuse has negative consequences for individuals directly affected and their families. Some of these side-effects are cos rehabilitation, emergency response cost, jail, employability, and grandparents raising grandchildren.  

A lack of maintained roads, adequate infrastructure, and the overall condition of the county is a hindrance to improving life.  A lack of job skills and “soft job skills” hinder employability.  Families in Knott county lack financial resources to thrive. 

Volunteer leaders are critical for the sustainability of the community infrastructure. These volunteer leaders can help families become engaged, educated, and empowered to understand family and community issues and take ownership of implementing local solutions.

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

Observation and the use of pre and post-test results.

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Adults

Project or Activity: Holiday Showcase

Content or Curriculum: UK Extension Curriculum

Inputs: FCS Agents

Date: November 2022


Audience: Adults

Project or Activity: Savings Savvy with Grocery List and Coupon Apps

Content or Curriculum: UK Extension Curriculum

Inputs: Agents

Date: On-going


Audience: Adults

Project or Activity: How to Organize

Content or Curriculum: UK Extension Curriculum

Inputs: Agents

Date: On-going


Audience: Adults/Youth

Project or Activity: Financial Education

Content or Curriculum: UK Extension Curriculum

Inputs: Agents

Date: On-going


Audience: Adults

Project or Activity: Lifeskills

Content or Curriculum: UK Extension Curriculum

Inputs: Agents

Date: On-going



Success Stories

Flood vs. Fair projects

Author: Dora Centers

Major Program: Community Vitality and Leadership – 4-H Youth Development

       Monday August 1st was set for our first county project day after losing our young county fair through COVID.  During the early morning on July 28th – the Thursday beforehand- our county along with others in our region was devastated by an unexpected and unforgettable flood.   Needless to say, our scheduled project day was not our priority 3 days following.   In fact, the morning of August 1st we were experiencing our second flood from additional ra

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4-H It's Your Reality Financial Literacy

Author: Dora Centers

Major Program: Family and Consumer Science

In a collaborative effort, Knott County 4-H, Knott Co Board of Education, KCCHS, Beaver, Carr Creek, Cordia, Emmalena, Hindman, and Jones Fork Elementary schools through their Family Youth Resource Service Coordinators participated in University of Kentucky’s 2022-23“It’s Your Reality” program.  The program focus is financial literacy and life skills Knott County’s 8th grade students participate annually in the event.  Our Teen volunteers are essentia

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Knott County Extension partners to provide fresh food to families during catostrophic flood

Author: Chadwick Conway

Major Program: Local Food Systems

The majority of families in Knott County rely heavily on raising gardens in order to supplement their food needs throughout the year. The rest, who are unable to garden, depend on the farmers market. Both use the produce, consisting of fruits and vegetables, to preserve and supply food for their families enjoyment and nourishment. During the catastrophic July flood, the extension office received numerous calls about families losing their gardens. Each call was a request to discover if finan

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Bucket Brigade

Author: Lorie Adams

Major Program: Flood Relief & Recovery

In July 2022, Knott County was hit by a devastating 1000 year flood. 140 homes were declared a total loss and many others were damaged and needed cleanup.  Many residents also lost outside property and many bridges were damaged or destroyed and people were unable to get out to get items they needed to survive.  The county had very few stores that were even open to get food or needed supplies. We also had people living in tents in the area who had many unmet needs. The county was also w

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Santa's Sleigh Supports Flood Survivors

Author: Lorie Adams

Major Program: Flood Relief & Recovery

In July 2022, Knott County was hit by a devastating 1000 year flood. 140 homes were declared a total loss and many others were damaged. Many families also lost personal property such as cars and farming equipment. Five months after the flood hit, many families were still living in government provided campers,  Others were still recovering from damage to their own homes and loss of property.  The holidays were here and that brought new worries for how they would celebrate with limited f

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