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4-H Youth Development - Family and Consumer Science
4-H Youth Development Education
Prim, Farley, Agnew, Harney, Reilly
Family and Consumer Science
21st Century Skills (Career & Workplace Development)
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 through 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. Adopting basic life skills related to family and consumer sciences enable youth to gain basic employability skills, knowledge of workplace etiquette, and good budgeting habits. A recent study found that 71% of parents surveyed have reluctance discussing financial matters with their kids (T. Rowe Price 2016 Parents, Kids, and Money Survey).
Youth participants will make better decisions about academic achievement, economic success, and overall career related choices. Youth will be responsible & contributing individuals and family members. Youth will gain & maintain employment through life skill development.
Youth will practice responsible consumer and financial decision-making. They will adopt habits and skills that contribute toward employability in the future. They will make choices that lead to responsible and beneficial results.
Youth will gain the knowledge and skills to make the best decisions related to academic and career choices. Participants aspire to go beyond original plan for education and/or level of employment. They will understand the decision-making process.
Long-Term Outcome: Youth participants will make better decisions about academic achievement, economic success, and overall career related choices.
Indicator: Measured through evaluation and verbal assessments
Method: Post Evaluation and observations
Timeline: throughout the program and end of program
Intermediate Outcome: Youth will use practical information focusing on: communication, positive first impressions, career options, resume writing and interviewing skills.
Indicator: Measured through observation and evaluation from teachers and agents before, during and after program.
Method: Post Evaluation and observations
Timeline: throughout the program and end of program
Initial Outcome: Youth will gain the knowledge and skills to make the best decisions related to academic and career choices. Participants aspire to go beyond original plan for education and/or level of employment.
Indicator: Measured through observation and evaluation from teachers and agents before, during and after program.
Method: Post Evaluation and observations
Timeline: throughout the program and end of program
Audience: Elementary School Students
Project or Activity: Dollars and Sense
Content or Curriculum: UK curriculum
Inputs: Paid staff, volunteers, high school students, district board funds, school facilities, family resource centers.
Date: Spring 2022
Audience: Middle and High School Students
Project or Activity: Reality Store
Content or Curriculum: UK curriculum
Inputs: Paid staff, volunteers, high school students, district board funds, school facilities, youth service centers.
Date: Fall 2021, Spring 2022
Author: Kellsey Agnew
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Campbell County parents of youth actively involved in 4-H, have expressed interest in programming that allow kids opportunities to learn basic kitchen skills. As a result of that request, a baking program was designed for Campbell County youth. Kentucky 4-H Curriculum, “4-H Cooking 101” and “4-H Cooking 201” were used to develop lessons and provide recipes for each of the sessions. Thirty-two middle school youth met via Zoom to bake along with an instructor. They complete
Author: Owen Prim
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
According to the National Council on Economic Education, a high percentage of youth do not understand the concept of money and are not being taught financial information to the degree needed. To meet these needs, the Campbell County Cooperative Extension Service collaborated with the Newport, Dayton, Ft. Thomas and Southgate School Districts to conduct 4-H Reality Store Programs. The 4-H Reality Store is a hands-on financial education activity that gives students the opportunity to e
