Developing Responsible Youth and Families--2020Plan of Work

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Letcher County CES

Title:
Developing Responsible Youth and Families--2020
MAP:
Youth & Families
Agents Involved:
FCS Agent, 4-H Agent, ANR Agent program codes: 2004, 2015, 2027, 2034, 2056, 3016, 4001, 4031, 4041, 4051, 4061, 4091,
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Financial Education - General
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Community Engagement
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Communications and Expressive Arts
Situation:

As we progress in to the 21st 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 pleasant and productive home and family


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:  Participants will become more responsible through adult-youth mentorship

Indicator:  Lifestyle Changes and Decision Making

Method:  Observation

Timeline:  2021-2024




Outcome:  Participants demonstrate a desire to advance their living situations and future goals

Indicator:  More Positive Self-Esteem

Method: Surveys and Observation

Timeline: 2021-2024


Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Youth & Families


                        Project or Activity:  STEM

                        Content or Curriculum: 4-H Curriculum

                        Inputs: 4-H Agent and Assistant, ANR Agent 

                        Date: 2021-2024


Project or Activity:  Girls Positive Self-Esteem

                        Content or Curriculum: 4-H Curriculum

                        Inputs: 4-H Agent and Assistant

                        Date: 2021-2024


Project or Activity:  Homemaker Leader Lessons

                        Content or Curriculum: KEHA Lessons

                        Inputs: Quicksand Area FCS Agents

                        Date: 2021-2024


Project or Activity:   Monthly Lessons with KRCC Wellness, KRCC Solutions, East Kentucky Support Services and Letcher County Senior Citizens Center

                        Content or Curriculum: FCS Curriculum, ANR Materials

                        Inputs: FCS Agent, Assistant, ANR Agent

                        Date: 2021-2024


                        Project or Activity: Grandparents Raising Grandkids

                        Content or Curriculum: FCS Curriculum

                        Inputs: FCS Agent

                        Date: 2021-2024




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