Parenting/Child Development Plan of Work

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Butler County CES

Title:
Parenting/Child Development
MAP:
Improve Individual and Family Development
Agents Involved:
FCS Agent
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Family Development General
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
LEAP
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Child Development General
Situation:

“School-readiness” is a broad term that refers to multiple precursor cognitive, physical, and social-emotional skills that indicate young children are prepared to learn and thrive in the school environment. A wide body of research shows a strong foundation in school readiness is indicative of school success. Emerging research also indicates that there is a synergistic effect when early learning activities activate physical and cognitive skills simultaneously, as opposed to doing so in isolation. However, in the state of Kentucky only 50% of children are deemed “school-ready” when they enter Kindergarten.  These numbers indicate a need for more activities that support school-readiness by building multiple skill sets simultaneously.


96,000 children in Kentucky live in kinship care.  Kentucky ranks first in the nation for the most children in kinship care settings in the country.  15,000 children are in kinship care due to removal from their home.  Kinship care providers need support

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

Outcome:  Kentuckians learn fun age appropriate activities to aid in their child’s healthy development.

Indicator:  Number of parents who expressed learning new activities to engage their children at home.

Method:  Laugh and Learn Play Dates Survey

Timeline:  January - December


Outcome: Increase number of children who are “kindergarten ready” in Butler County. 

Indicator: Several – (i.e. How many parents reported improved gross motor skills, social-emotional skills, and early literacy skills?) 

Method:  Kentucky Governor’s Office of Early Childhood Kindergarten Readiness Results

Timeline:  July- June


Outcome: Increase skills and resources of caregivers to provide effective care for young relatives

Indicator: Several – (i.e. How many caregivers improve skills/knowledge in child development, discipline and guidance, legal issues, and advocacy)

Method: Parenting a Second Time Around (PASTA) Evaluation 

Timeline:  Post program evaluation 



Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Preschool Children and their Parents


Project or Activity:  Day Camp, LEAP, other Various Activities

Content or Curriculum: Laugh and Learn Play, LEAP

Inputs: FCS Agent, Library, Day Care

Date: Monthly event at Day Care July 2024 - June 2025


Audience: Kinship Caregivers/Grandparents


Project or Activity:  Grandparents raising grandchildren Programs

Content or Curriculum: Parenting a Second Time Around, Traditions, AARP Prepare to Care, AARP grant

Inputs: FCS Agent, Specialist

Date: Grandparents Day 2024, Fall 2024 Spring 2025






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