Youth and Adult Financial, Parenting, Life Skill, and Practical Skill Development Plan of Work

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Bullitt County CES

Title:
Youth and Adult Financial, Parenting, Life Skill, and Practical Skill Development
MAP:
Practical & Life Skills Development
Agents Involved:
Samantha Gamblin, Paul Adkins, Lorilee Kunze, Ruth Chowning
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Family Development General
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Horticulture, Consumer and Home
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
21st Century Skills (Career & Workplace Development)
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Communications and Expressive Arts
Situation:

Practical/life skill development education can provide youth and adult community members of Bullitt County with skills that will aid in improving their lives while improving the community. 

A need for life skill development, education and training was identified by community members completing the 2019 Bullitt County Extension Community Assessment survey. According to the 2019 report, in issues related to life skill development, identified community needs include, more youth, adult, and family life skills training related to financial planning, decision making, and career readiness; relationship building, parenting, and coping skills; as well as sustainability of family farms, more opportunities for buying safe, affordable, fresh local foods, and skills for selecting and preparing healthier food.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 10.2 percent of Bullitt County residents live below the poverty level. The Kentucky Center for Statistics reports that 10% of the population [ages 18-64] lacks a high school diploma or equivalent while only 24% of the population holds an associate degree or higher.



 

Long-Term Outcomes:

More effective employees and community leaders.

Improved financial capability for Kentuckians, results in better quality of life and stronger families.

Better family money management skills, such as reducing debt, increasing savings, and financial planning.

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.

Improve the physical and mental health, along with well-being of children

Family relationships will improve.

Caregivers of children will have reduced stress levels.

Community members, including parents are engaged in building community

Individuals (parents or caregivers) are stronger, communicate better and have

Youth will contribute to self, family, community and to the institutions of our society.

Youth will have reduced risky behavior now and in the future.

4-H alumni will be successful in a global society.

4-H youth will successfully enter the workplace and/or institution of higher learning.

Improve the physical and mental health, along with the well-being of children .

Intermediate Outcomes:

Practice better employee “soft/essential skills” such as communication, networking, teamwork, time management, problem-solving, etc.

Improve employability through practical living skills and continued education practices.

Practice one or more resource management behaviors resulting in increased savings or investments.

Adopt financial planning strategies for short, intermediate, and long-term goals

Practice consumer and financial decision-making that leads to greater financial stability 

Adopt habits and skills that contribute toward employability in the future

Family members practice skills to strengthen and sustain relationships.

Parents and Caregivers access community agencies and resources when needed.

Youth will use scientific decision-making techniques to make decisions daily.

Youth will express themselves to others in group settings and on an individual basis.

Youth have a positive bond with a caring adult who believe and encourage success.

Youth apply the skills learned in 4-H in other activities at home, school and in the community.

Youth set and achieve goals through a 4-H program.


Initial Outcomes:

Change knowledge, opinions, skills, and aspirations, to improve employability through work and practical living skills and continuing education practices.

Increased knowledge and skills related to managing financial resources, including savings, credit, and financial planning.

Change knowledge, opinions, skills, and aspirations, to improve employability through work and practical living skills and continuing education practices. 

Increase financial literacy (knowledge and skills) related to savings and investments.

Understand the 7 steps of the Decision-Making Process  

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

Learn to read and follow instructions

Gain knowledge and develop skills in Family & Consumer Sciences projects and programs

Parents and caregivers are aware of agencies or organizations to contact for assistance

Youth will gain knowledge and skills in the decision-making process.

Youth learn skills need to communicate with others.

Adult volunteers/mentors will understand elements of positive youth development.

Youth learn and develop life skills though 4-H.

Youth learn steps in goal setting and developing a plan of action.



Evaluation:

Outcome:  Improved workforce communication

Indicator:  Number of individuals who reported the intent to utilize etiquette practices to improve verbal, written, and electronic communication practices (Communicating Effectively)

Indicator:  Number of individuals reporting increased levels of understanding in the area: demonstrate strong verbal and nonverbal communications (Conveying Your Message)

Method:  Pre/Post Evaluation 

Timeline:  Following Positive Employability


Outcome:  Improved workplace listening skills 

Indicator:  Number of individuals reporting increased levels of understanding in the area: how to utilize listening cues in conversation (Listening and Inquiry)

Method:  Pre/Post Evaluation 

Timeline:  Following Positive Employability


Outcome:  Increased awareness of sound financial behaviors

Indicator(s):  Number of individuals who implemented at least one strategy to reduce expenses or manage money

Number of individuals who made a sound financial decision (regarding credit, budgeting, savings, and/or debt)

Method:  Retroactive pre-post

Timeline: July - June 


Outcome:  Increase knowledge and skills related to managing financial resources

Indicator: Number of individuals reporting increased levels of understanding in the area: confidence in handling money issues or specific financial matters

Method:  Retroactive pre-post 

Timeline:  Following financial education workshops


Outcome:  Increase knowledge and skills related to estate planning

Indicator: Number of individuals who acted toward implementing at least one estate planning strategy regarding the subject matter presented

Method:  Retroactive pre-post 

Timeline:  Following financial education workshops


Outcome:  Youth who engage in Family & Consumer Science project Work

Indicator:  Youth complete a Family & Consumer Science Project

Method:  4-H Common Measures Universal Survey

Timeline:  July - June 


Outcome: Participants will be able to live independently and will be able to complete basic tasks for everyday living
Indicator: Number of participants indicating change in behavior
Method: Written evaluation and testimonials
Timeline: On-going

Outcome: Youth will improve their personal communication skills
Indicator: Change in participants ability to communicate interpersonal settings
Method: Testimonials of participants, teachers and parents
Timeline: on-going

Outcome: Knowledge of youth financial responsibility and management
Indicator: Plans to change spending habits and savings
Method: Written evaluation of program participants, testimonials, teachers and parents
Timeline: on-going

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Working-age adults and young adults preparing for the workforce

Project or Activity: 10 Soft Skills for Success

Content or Curriculum: Positive Employability

Inputs: FCS Agent, curriculum publications and resources, local employers and community leaders

Date:  Fall. 2021


Audience: Working-age adults and young adults preparing for the workforce 

Project or Activity: Conveying Your Message

Content or Curriculum: Positive Employability

Inputs: FCS Agent, curriculum publications and resources, local 

employers and community leaders

Date: Fall, 2021


Audience: Adults, young adults, and teens

Project or Activity: Money Habitudes Workshop

Content or Curriculum: Money Habitudes

Inputs: FCS Agent, curriculum publications and resources, Money Habitudes cards

Date: Fall, 2021


Audience: Homeless Shelter residence

Project or Activity: Financial Education & Credit Education

Content or Curriculum: Recovering Your Finances, Good Credit Game

Inputs: Coordination with community stakeholders, FCS Agent, UK Curriculum & resources

Date:  Fall, 2021/ spring, summer 2022


Audience: Adults & Youth

Project or Activity:  Sewing & Quilting & Needlework

Content or Curriculum: 4-H and UK curriculum in Needlework, Sewing and quilting.

Inputs: 4H Curriculum, 4H agent, FCS Agent, FCS curriculum

Date: July, 2021  - June, 2022


Audience: students at Nichols Elementary

Project or Activity: 6-10 Lessons through the school year relating to literacy, nutrition, communication, STEAM skills with the Nichols school garden

Content or Curriculum: Junior Master Gardener Curriculum, Literacy in the Garden, Learn, Grow, Eat & Go!, and others

Inputs: All program area agents, Extension resources, Bullitt County Schools resources, Bullitt County Public Library Resources

Date: August, 2021-April, 2022


Audience: Youth
Project or Activity: 4-H Public Speaking, school and county-wide
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Public Speaking curriculum
Inputs: Extension Staff, teachers, parents, schools, Cooperative Extension facility
Date: Fall, 2021/Spring, 2022


Audience: Youth – Middle/High School
Project or Activity: 4-H Reality Store
Content or Curriculum: Kentucky 4-H Reality Store Curriculum
Inputs: Extension Staff, Volunteers, Schools, teachers
Date: Spring, 2022

Audience: Youth - High School
Project or Activity: Workforce Prep & Career Readiness
Content or Curriculum: Kentucky 4-H Workforce Prep Curriculum
Inputs: Extension Staff, Volunteers, Schools, teachers, Family Court, Court Designated Workers, community & business leaders
Date: Fall, 2021/Spring, 2022

Audience: Youth – Elementary
Project or Activity: Dollars & Sense Program
Content or Curriculum: Kentucky 4-H Dollars Sense Curriculum
Inputs: Extension Staff, Volunteers, Schools, teachers
Date: January - March 2022


Audience: Youth Ages 9-18, Adults
Project or Activity: 4-H Residential Camp
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Camp
Inputs: Extension Staff, Volunteers, Camp Facilities, Camp Staff
Date: Summer 2021


Audience: Youth Ages 9-13
Project or Activity: Home Alone Program
Content or Curriculum: Kentucky 4-H Code Name: Home Alone
Inputs: Extension Staff, Volunteers, local childcare facilities, childcare teachers
Date: Summer 2021


Audience: Youth Ages 5-18
Project or Activity: Day Camps
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Curriculum, Extension Curriculum
Inputs: Extension Staff, Volunteers, local schools, Family Resource Centers, Youth Service Center
Date: Summer 2021


Audience: Youth Ages 9-18
Project or Activity: Shooting Sports Education
Content or Curriculum: Kentucky/National 4-H Training, Curriculum
Inputs: Certified 4-H Volunteers, Bullitt County Schools, Chickasaw Archery Club, Extension Staff
Date: Spring, Summer 2021


Audience: Youth Ages 5-19
Project or Activity: Community Clubs, Project Clubs
Content or Curriculum: Kentucky 4-H Curricula (Expressive Arts, Leadership, Shooting Sports, Clover Buds, Photography, Global Citizenship, SET, Ag/Natural Resources, FCS)
Inputs: Extension Staff, Volunteers, Teachers
Date: Fall, 2021 /Spring, Summer 2022




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