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Simpson County CES

Title:
Building Stronger Families
MAP:
Developing Youth & Nurturing Families
Agents Involved:
Christy Ramey, Catherine Webster, Jason Phillips
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
4-H Agriculture Core Curriculum AND Natural Resources
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Mold and Moisture Module
Situation:

How we live life is ever changing but learning basic life skills is still as important as ever. Whether we are creating a pleasant home environment for our family, nurturing children, practicing common courtesies, or forming relationships with others – these skills are all basic to everyday life. Many schools no longer teach FCS classes and families today are busier than ever before. Which means, basic life skills for positive youth development and nurturing families are not consistently being taught in schools or in our homes. Hands-on extension programming equip youth and families with these much necessary life skills! Nurturing homes are built around the science of caring & respectful relationships.

4-H offers basic learning activities in seven core areas of interest to youth, however it’s the unlimited addition of 4-H activities where members report the influence 4-H has on their life. Most youth report that participating in one or two educational opportunities influenced their critical thinking and decision making skills. However for those 4-H members that participate in six-eight they say the program influenced them by adding the development of life skills in leadership, organization, wise use of resources, useful/marketable skills, and accepting differences.

Long-Term Outcomes:

Long-term Outcomes:

-Be responsible and contributing individuals and family members

-Contribute to a safe, pleasant and productive home and family

-Gain and maintain employment through life skill development

-Youth develop into competent, capable, contributing adults as a result of their participation in 4-H Communications, Science/Engineering/Technology, Camp, etc.

Intermediate Outcomes:

Intermediate Outcomes:

-Youth write and deliver a speech with a clear introduction, body, and closing

-Demonstrate an increased level of confidence when presenting in front of a group

-Use communication skills to assume a leadership role in 4-H & other organizations

-Project a positive image and self-confidence

-Make choices that lead to responsible and beneficial results within the home, family, and workplace

-Apply & practice the skills gained from Extension and share new abilities with others

Initial Outcomes:

Initial Outcome:

-Youth research a presentation topic, write an outline, and create/present a formal presentation

-Understand decision-making process

-Gain skills in setting a goal and developing a plan of action

-Report an increase in routine use of life skills learned through Extension & 4-H programs like Love & Logic, Homemakers, Communications, SET, & Camp

Evaluation:

Evaluation:

Outcome: Be responsible and contributing individuals and family members that contribute to a safe, pleasant and productive home & family. Individuals maintain employment through life skill development. Youth develop into competent, capable, contributing adults as a result of their participation in 4-H.

Indicator: Youth document improving their communication skills and have confidence speaking in front of a group. Parents report a change in family & home dynamics after participation in Extension programs.

Method: Written evaluation given to program participants, following program as well as up to one year later.

Timeline: July 2019-May 2020




Learning Opportunities:

Learning Opportunities (repeat as needed):

Audience: School Children and Families

Activity: Back to School Bash

Curriculum: Nutrition and Family Health

Inputs: Community partners, Agents, Staff, donations from businesses, volunteers

Date: August 2019


Audience: Parents

Activity: Parenting Classes

Curriculum: Parenting with Love and Logic

Inputs: Community Ed, Extension Homemakers, agent taught, volunteers, churches

Date: Fall 2019


Audience: Teachers/Child Care Providers

Activity: Teaching with Love and Logic In-services

Curriculum: Teaching with Love and Logic-Nine Essential Skills

Inputs: Parents of preschoolers, daycare providers, child agencies, head start, schools, Family Resource Centers, Community Education, FCS agent

Date: Fall and Spring 2019-20


Audience: Extension Homemakers

Activity: Family Time/Bridging Generations

Curriculum: Extension resources

Inputs: Agent led, train-the-trainer, computers, internet access

Date: July 2019


Audience: 4-H Members

Project or Activity: Sewing, Foods, Shooting Sports, Art, SET, Photography Clubs

Content or Curriculum: State & National 4-H Curriculum

Inputs: Club Leaders, School District, Homemakers, Extension Office, City of Franklin Police Range, Masonic Lodge, Gallery on the Square

Date: July 2019-June 2020


Audience: Ages 9-18

Project or Activity: 4-H Talk Meet & Demonstrations

Content or Curriculum: Building Bridges

Inputs: Community Volunteers, School District, Extension Office

Date: February – April 2020


Audience: Ages 5-15

Project or Activity: 4-H Camp & Cloverbud Camp

Content or Curriculum: Camp Classes, Vary by Year

Inputs: Volunteer Leaders as chaperones, West KY 4-H Camp, School District Bus, Community Donors for scholarships, 4-H Volunteers to fundraise, Piggly Wiggly

Date: June-July 2020


Audience: 6th Grade

Project or Activity: Lego Robotics

Content or Curriculum: Lego Educational Kits & Lesson plans written by School District

Inputs: School District

Date: November 2019-April 2020


Audience: 8th-12th Grades

Project or Activity: Teen Conference, Teen Summit, Exchange Trip

Content or Curriculum: Leadership

Inputs: 4-H Volunteers as chaperones & to fundraiser, Community to support fundraisers, Montana

Date: July 2019, March & June 2020


Audience: 4-H Families

Project or Activity: 4-H Banquet

Content or Curriculum: Simpson County 4-H Award Guidelines, KY 4-H Achievement Applications

Inputs: Community donors (silent auction, meal & award sponsors), 4-H Volunteers, Members & Parents, Trophy Shop & National 4-H Supply, SKYCTC

Date: October-November 2019




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