Youth and Adults Overcome Life Situations by Acquiring Life SkillsPlan of Work

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Taylor County CES

Title:
Youth and Adults Overcome Life Situations by Acquiring Life Skills
MAP:
Youth Life Skill Development
Agents Involved:
Pat Hardesty, Kara Back, Kimberly Thomas
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Family and Consumer Science
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Hay testing
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Agriculture
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Communications & Expressive Arts
Situation:

SITUATION:

Researchers from Northwestern and Columbia Universities have found extensive findings "that substantiate significant associations between poverty and children's health, cognitive development, behavior problems, emotional well being and problems with school achievement."


In Taylor County 33.1% of children ages 0-17 are below poverty (Kentucky By the Numbers). It is important for the youth of our communities to develop life skills in order for them to overcome their life situations such as poverty.


Youth and adults need to develop essential life skills to become productive members of the community and effective as adults in society.


The 4-H Youth Development Program helps build the key characteristics of positive youth development, competence, confidence, character, connection and compassion.






Long-Term Outcomes:

LONG-TERM OUTCOMES:

Youth will acquire life skills needed to prepare them to address all aspects of their adult lives and to develop into adult roles in society enabling them to be productive members in our community.

Intermediate Outcomes:

INTERMEDIATE OUTCOMES:

Youth will implement problem solving and decision making skills in various aspects of their lives. Youth will learn how to effectively interact and cooperate with their peers and adults. Youth will teach other children skills learned.

Initial Outcomes:

INITIAL OUTCOMES:

Youth will learn basic public speaking skills to help reduce the fear of speaking in front of a group. Youth will compete in events and will be recognized for their accomplishments. Youth will attend day camps and project meetings and begin to learn new skills. Youth will increase awareness and knowledge of science. Youth and adults will identify and implement sound decision-making in relationships.

Evaluation:


Long-Term Outcome: Youth will increase verbal and written communication skills

Indicator: Number of youth participating in communication events

Method: Post survey and score sheets

Timeline: November-July 2024, 2025


Intermediate Outcome: Youth will engage in decision making skills in all aspects of their daily lives

Indicator: Number of youth participating in judging events, day camps, and activities

Method: Pre and post surveys and awards

Timeline: July-June 2024, 2025


Initial Outcome: Increased Awareness of 4-H Program to Youth in Grades 1-3

Indicator: Number of cloverbud participants and number of participants attending 4-H 4 All

Method: Attendance Rosters, Parent and Agent Observations

Timeline: August-May 2024, 2025



Outcome: Youth and adults will gain and utilize new life skills

Indicator: Number of youth who gain and utilize new life skills

Method: Observation, Written Evaluations

Timeline: July-June 2024, 2025



Outcome: Increase Knowledge of Science, Engineering and Technology and number of youth who participate

Indicator: Number of youth who gain and utilize Science, Engineering and Technology skills

Method: Observation, Written Evaluations

Timeline: July-June 2024, 2025




Learning Opportunities:

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES:

Audience: Youth ages 9-18

Project or Activity: Demonstrations and Talk Meet

Content or Curriculum: Kentucky 4-H Speak Up and Would You Like to Do a 4-H Project Demonstration? Project Books

Inputs: Teachers, School Officials, Parents, Community Members

Date: November-July 2024, 2025


Audience: Youth ages 9-18

Project or Activity: Drone Club

Content or Curriculum: 

Inputs: Volunteers, Extension Agents

Date: May-October 2024


Audience: Youth ages 9-18

Project or Activity: Livestock, Bee Club and Equine Educational Meetings and Activities

Content or Curriculum: KLVCR Materials

Inputs: Certified Volunteer Leaders, Cattlemen, Kentucky Department of Agriculture, Parents

Date: July-June 2024, 2025


Audience: Youth ages 9-18

Project or Activity: Monthly School Club Meetings

Content or Curriculum: Various topics from the 7 core curriculumn areas

Inputs: Teachers, School Officials

Date: August-May 2024, 2025


Audience: Youth ages 5-8

Project or Activity: Cloverbud Monthly Meetings and Day Camp

Content or Curriculum: The Ohio State Cloverbud Curriculum

Inputs: Youth Leaders, Parents, Community Members

Date: July-May 2024, 2025


Audience: Youth ages 9-18

Project or Activity: 4-H After School Programs

Content or Curriculum: Fantastic Food Series, Acres of Adventure, Awesome After School Kits

Inputs: School Officials

Date: September-April 2024, 2025


Audience: Youth ages 9-18

Project or Activity: Project Workshops

Content or Curriculum: Various Project Books and State Fair Requirements

Inputs: Volunteer Adult and Youth Leaders

Date: May 2024 and throughout the year


Audience: Youth ages 9-14

Project or Activity: 4-H Camp

Content or Curriculum: State Curriculum

Inputs: Volunteer Adult and Teen Leaders, Parents, Community Members

Date: January-July 2025


Audience: Youth ages 9-18

Project or Activity: Shooting Sports

Content or Curriculum: State Shooting Sports Curriculum

Inputs: Volunteer Adult and Youth Leaders, Parents

Date: January-October 2024, 2025


Audience: Youth ages 9-15

Project or Activity: Day Camps

Content or Curriculum: Various depending on Day Camp offered using 4-H Core Curriculum

Inputs: Parents, Teen Volunteers

Date: July, Fall Break and Spring Break 2024, 2025


Audience: Youth ages 9-18

Project or Activity: Sewing Classes, Fashion Revue and Sewing Day Camp

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Sewing Curriculum

Inputs: Certified Master Clothing Volunteers, Homemakers, Parents

Date: July and February-May 2024, 2025


Audience: Youth ages 9-18

Project or Activity: 4-H Art Club

Content or Curriculum: 

Inputs: Parents, Teen Volunteers, Teachers

Date: Throughout the Year


Audience: Youth 

Project or Activity: Farm Safety/Awareness

Content or Curriculum: Safety Curriculum

Inputs: Extension Agents, Leaders, Farm Bureau

Date: Fall 2024


Audience: Taylor County Cattlemen's Association

Project or Activity: Emergency Preparedness

Content or Curriculum: Emergency Curriculum

Inputs: Extension Agents, Leaders, Emergency Personnel

Date: Fall 2024 - Spring 2025

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