Boone County CES

Title:

4-H Family and Consumer Sciences

MAP:

Life Skills and Diversity

Agents Involved:

Cathy Fellows, Rusty Wolf

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Family and Consumer Science

Situation:

As we progress in to the 21^st 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.

Long-Term Outcomes:

• 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. 

Intermediate Outcomes:

• Utilize and practice life skills in projects and life situations 
• Project a positive image and self-confidence 
• Practice responsible consumer and financial decision-making 
• Practice healthy eating choices 
• Make choices that lead to responsible and beneficial results 
• Adopt habits and skills that contribute toward employability in the future 

Initial Outcomes:

• Gain knowledge and develop skills in Family & Consumer Sciences projects and programs 
• Understand the decision-making process 
• Gain skills in setting a goal and developing a plan of action 
• Learn to read and follow instructions 

Evaluation:

• Outcome to be Evaluated
  • Youth who engage in FCS project Work
  • Knowledge in Consumer & Financial Ed.
  • Knowledge in job hunting requirements
• Indicator of Success for Outcome
  • Youth complete a FCS Project
  • Increase understanding in Consumer & Financial Ed.
  • Ability to complete required steps in job hunting 
• Method of Evaluation
  • Oral or 4-H Common Measures Universal Survey at conclusion of learning activity

Learning Opportunities:

• Consumer & Financial Ed. 
  • Curriculum: Consumer Savvy, It’s Your reality (September 2024-March 2025)
  • Reality Stores (Oct. 2024-April 2025)
  • Curriculum: Be the E with High School Seniors (Jan, Feb, March 2025)
• 4-H Food Preparation & Nutrition 
  • 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)  
  • Homeschool Cooking Group (Jan. 2025-Mar. 2025, monthly)
  • Global Gourmet cooking program (Spring 2025, monthly)
• 4-H Home Environment 
  • Curriculum: Exploring your home, Living with others, Where I live, In my home
  • Summer projects/Spring break projects (April/June/July 25)
• 4-H Sewing & Textiles 
  • Curriculum: Style Engineers, Keeping 4-H in Stitches. Upcycle it, Steam Clothing,  
  • 4-H Sewing Group for beginners (summer 25, weekly)
  • 4-H Sewing Group for Advanced (fall 24, weekly)
  • 4-H Sew Unique Design Club (fall 24)

Success Stories

4-H Youth Sewing Their Way to Success

Author: Cathy Fellows

Major Program: Family and Consumer Science

     Over the past three years, the 4-H sewing program has blossomed from a small local initiative to a thriving community program. Engaging over 60+ male and female youth participants annually.The Boone County 4-H Sew Unique Design Club began June 2021 after Covid, with two adult leaders and less than a dozen youth. Eight of those original youth members are still involved in the program. Initially attracting just a handful of students, the program has expanded through worksh

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