Healthy FamiliesPlan of Work

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Knott County CES

Title:
Healthy Families
MAP:
Family Health and Wellness
Agents Involved:
Dora Centers, Chad Conway, and Lorie Adams
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Nutrition and Food Systems General
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Local Food Systems
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Health & Wellbeing
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Active Living and Health Promotions General
Situation:

With the unemployment rate in the county on the rise, community leaders through surveys, council meetings, and one-to-one face meetings have directed Extension programming to focus on areas dealing with the health and well-being of families.  Children, who start kindergarten with delayed development and fewer assets, are far more likely to repeat grades, get tracked into lower-tier classes, and drop out of high school.  27.5% of children live in poverty.  Knott County’s population of seniors is 13.4%, a number that is expected to increase due to aging baby boomers.  Nutrition Education programs help families gain access to food and stretch food dollars.  Due to the increasing trend of chronic disease and obesity in Kentucky, individuals, families, and communities need tools and environments that support healthful dietary decisions.  Knott County ranks 117 out of 120 KY counties for poor health.  Obesity and chronic diseases in Knott county were highlighted as a need in the 2019 needs assessment.

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: Bowl Like a Pro

Content or Curriculum: Building Meals 

Inputs: FCS Agent

Date: August 2024


Audience: Adults

Project or Activity: Strong Bones for Life: Prevent Osteoporosis 

Content or Curriculum: UK Extension Curriculum 

Inputs: FCS Agent

Date: May 2025

Audience: Adults/Youth

Project or Activity: Knott County Farmers Market

Content or Curriculum: Extension Agents, Farmers Market Committee, FFA, Community Partners, and KDA, Plate it Up: KY Proud Curriculum 

Inputs: KDA, Hindman Settlement School, Extension Service Agents, SNAP Assistants

Date: March-October 2024

Audience: Adults

Project or Activity: Emergency Information

Content or Curriculum: UK Extension Curriculum/NEP 

Inputs: FCS Agent

Date: March 2025

Audience: Adults Affected By Flooding

Project or Activity: Canning Workshops

Content or Curriculum: UK Food Preservation Publications

Inputs: Agents

Date: July 2024


Audience: Adults

Project or Activity: Cook the Calendar

Content or Curriculum: NEP Calendar, NEP Calendar Curriculum

Inputs: FCS Agent, SNAP Assistants

Date: Monthly

Audience: Adults

Project or Activity: Dining with Diabetes

Content or Curriculum: UK Extension Curriculum

Inputs: FCS Agents

Date: September/October 2024

Audience: Adults

Project or Activity: Bingocize

Content or Curriculum: WKU Bingocize Curriculum

Inputs: FCS Agent

Date: July/December 2024

Audience: Creekside Recovery Center

Project or Activity: Recovery Garden (Food Preservation)

Content or Curriculum: UK Extension Food Preservation Publications

Inputs: Agents, Recovery Center, Garden Produce, NEP Recovery Garden Grant

Date: August

Audience: Adults

Project or Activity: Mealtime in a Rut

Content or Curriculum: UK Extension Curriculum

Inputs: FCS Agent

Date: February 2025


Audience: Adults

Project or Activity: Cook Together, Eat Together

Content or Curriculum: UK Extension Curriculum 

Inputs: FCS Agent

Date: Monthly July-September


Audience: Adults

Project or Activity: Air Fryer

Content or Curriculum: UK Extension Curriculum

Inputs: FCS Agent

Date: March 2025

Audience: Youth

Project or Activity: Recipes For Life

Content or Curriculum: NEP Program

Inputs: Agents, NEP Assistants

Date: July 2024


Audience: Youth

Project or Activity: Food Preservation

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Curriculum: State Fair Guidline

Inputs: FCS Agent

Date: July 2024






Success Stories

4-H Fruit and basic measuring lesson

Author: Dora Centers

Major Program: Family and Consumer Science

     Knott County 4-H Council, County Extension Council, and county school needs assessments have identified healthy eating habits and access/exposure to healthy foods a prevalent issue four our Knott County youth.  Incorporating new healthy foods is a crucial aspect of children’s development that shapes their health and preferences for life.    Data supports these findings with Knott County ranking 117 out of 120 for poor health. Also in 2023, the percentage

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Senior Cooking School

Author: Lorie Adams

Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General

Issue or Situation Many seniors face challenges in cooking for themselves due to physical limitations, lack of confidence with kitchen tools, and difficulties in meal planning and portion control. These barriers can lead to poor nutrition, reduced independence, and an increased reliance on convenience foods.Outreach or Educational Program Response To address these issues, a two-day Senior Cooking School was developed with the support of KRADD, KRADD Senior Director, Quicksand Area FCS

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